Topic: Occupy Los Angeles

Media coverage of Occupy Los Angeles is contrasted with the escalating violence in Cairo's Tahrir Square, where protesters are clashing with Egyptian military forces. The New York Times has highlighted the Egyptian unrest, while alternative outlets like Democracy Now! focus on domestic "solidarity" movements. The hosts suggest that the domestic protests are being used to push an internationalist political agenda.

Adam Curry recounts a dinner with a high-profile Los Angeles entertainment lawyer who expressed total cynicism about the future of the United States. The lawyer, a former radical, claimed the Baby Boomer generation failed and that the "American Dream" is now an illusion. The hosts discuss whether this "screw it" attitude is a general consensus among that generation.

Adam Curry describes the four distinct groups present at the Occupy Wall Street camp at Los Angeles City Hall, including homeless individuals and union representatives. He notes that the public address system was dominated by unions and actors like Danny Glover, while Ron Paul supporters and "Fed guys" occupied a separate area. Curry expresses concern over the "99%" messaging and the lack of centralized organization beyond the union presence.