The Alyona Show: Episode 7

RussiaToday
November 05, 2009
The Alyona Show Episode 7 features an interview with Nathan Havey on Barack Obama's first year in office. Is the energy still there or are unfulfilled promises swaying opinions? Then, with the economy in shreds, see how businesses like Walmart are adapting. Get your coffins cheap! Also, the newly re-elected mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg spent $39,000 an hour to ensure a victory. Is he buying democracy? Also, Alyona talks to Lawrence B. Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff for Colin Powell about the bureaucratic obstacles getting in Obama's way. And, one man is being prosecuted for twittering at the G20 protests in Pittsburgh! Is the First Amendment right to freedom of speech under attack? Then, Alyona discusses the motives and risks behind extending an agreement for U.S. troops to use bases in Colombia.