Occupy Wall Street Emerges as "First Populist Movement" on the Left Since the 1930s

As the "Occupy" movement expands from the "Occupy Wall Street" protest in New York City throughout the United States, we look at its historical significance. "This is an incredibly significant moment in U.S. history," says Dorian Warren of Columbia University. "It might be a turning point, because this is the first time we’ve seen an emergence of a populist movement on the left since the 1930s." We also speak to Firedoglake blogger Kevin Gosztola, who has been reporting from the occupations in Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Guests:
Kevin Gosztola, independent journalist who writes for a blog called "The Dissenter" at the Firedoglake website. He has covered the Occupy Philly, DC and Chicago movements and has been blogging about Occupy Wall Street since it began.
Dorian Warren, assistant professor of political science and public affairs at Columbia University and a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute.

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