Internationally acclaimed author, policy analyst and blogger, David Rothkopf, talks about the themes in his new book, "Power Inc." with host Carol Castiel. He also discusses what is becoming the single most important and defining issue in this year's US presidential election: The size and role of the government. Rothkopf also discusses US President Barack Obama's performance in office, speculates on a possible second term for the incumbent, comments on the implications of the Arab Spring and crisis in Syria, and offers thoughts on what needs to be done to bring about a conflict-ending agreement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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