Wall Street versus Main Street
Synopsis
Between 300 and 140,000 people participated in the Occupy Wall Street protests, prompting discussions on economic inequality and political impact.
Synopsis
David Remnick leads a panel discussion on the Occupy Wall Street protests held in 2014. Priscilla Grim, co-editor of the Occupied Wall Street Journal, shares insights on the grassroots movement. John Cassidy, a writer for the New Yorker, discusses the economic implications of the protests. Arun Gupta, a founding editor of the Independent, reflects on the media coverage of the events. Former Governor Eliot Spitzer adds perspectives on the movement's impact on American politics and culture.
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Why Watch
- Meet Priscilla Grim, a key figure in the Occupy movement.
- Find out how the protests influenced political leaders like Obama.
- See the diverse perspectives on economic issues from panelists.
Did You Know
- The Occupy Wall Street movement attracted between 300 and 140,000 participants.
- Priscilla Grim is a single mother and a part-time Master's student at Columbia University.
- John Cassidy has been covering economics for The New Yorker for many years.
- Arun Gupta is a founding editor of a newspaper called The Independent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Priscilla Grim?
Priscilla Grim is the co-editor and project manager for the newspaper Occupied Wall Street Journal and co-author of the Tumblr blog We Are the 99%.
What is John Cassidy's latest book about?
John Cassidy's latest book is titled How Markets Fail, which discusses the logic of economic calamities and was published in 2009.
What is the purpose of the event mentioned in the transcript?
The event is part of a program called The Big Story, which aims to discuss the movement that started downtown and its impact.
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