PITY THE BILLIONAIRE The Unexpected Resurgence of the American Right

Thomas Frank is outraged, dumbfounded, and utterly fuming about the current political climate in the wake of the financial crisis. Frank, a political commentator and author, does not sound like a professional narrator, but his knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject matter are immediately evident to listeners. The result is not unlike listening to a political pundit on television. While drama and a sense of urgency propel the work, it is certainly informative and entertaining due to his no-holds-barred approach. Subjects covered include the rise of the Tea Party, how the rich have managed to garner sympathy in the wake of the financial crisis, and why the Democrats have come up short. S.E.G. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2012]