As the economy tumbles itself about, Leo spots an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal that may prove to be the underlining solution for which we are so desperately searching.  The article speaks of Doctors in Taiwan who deeply understand the gift of Cadavers for medical research and pass this on to the next generation of students.  Leo contemplates that if you have a society that cares deeply about health, you get a good health insurance system.  If we desire a society of fairness and openness then you will get Corporations that are fair and open.  Perhaps the economy, the current demeanor of certain companies, and our overall health system are more a true reflection of ourselves than anything else.

READ: Poems and Tears for 'Silent Mentors' Spark a Surge of Cadavers in Taiwan

LISTEN: New Capital Show (April 23, 2009)

While the Country was fully steeped in tea bag rallies, Leo was not so sure that the messenger was quite so trustworthy to deliver the message that these rallies were conveying.  From the Newts to the Hannitys to the Limbaughs and the Becks, these all seem like unlikely messengers of fiscal responsibility.  Fun to be had with the tea bag rally and its innumerable innuendos, some news, and we take your calls.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (April 16, 2009)

Leo delves into the need for each of us to break whatever negative bonds we each are burdened by.  He does some news and takes your calls.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (April 9, 2009)

Richard Rhodes, author of the magisterial Pulitzer Prize winning Making of the Automatic Bomb and Dark Sun and Arsenals of Folly visits New Capital Show to talk about the past, present, and future of nuclear weapons.  As he works to complete his final volume of his history quartet on the subject, Rhodes indicates that we are on the verge of major reductions in these infernal weapons, and he states the case that we have wasted vast amounts of money for decades "over deterring" - an amount that probably approaches $20 trillion when adjusted for inflation into today's dollars.   

LISTEN: New Capital Show (April 2, 2009)

Leo discusses the meme going around that Obama is trying to take on too much too soon at one time - and dismisses it as nonsense.  Some news items and calls round out this fast-paced episode, with callers demanding a longer New Capital Show.  Are you listening KPFT management?  Probably not.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (March 26, 2009)

Geoff Berg hosts this week's The New Capital Show, fresh off his new show "Partisan Gridlock," which airs Wednesday night's at 10:00pm on KPFT.  Geoff's guest, Leo Gold (remote on vacation), gives an in-depth explanation of AIG's hold on the US Government and why it hasn't been allowed to fail, despite its audacious actions including the recent and incredulous Bonus fiasco.

VISIT: Partisan Gridlock

LISTEN: New Capital Show (March 19, 2009)

Personal finance expert Manisha Thakor (right) visits to discuss her book On My Own Two Feet and talk about advice for gurls, boyz and everyone else.  Leo also brings up Tom Friedman's article that speculates if 2008 was the year that markets and mother nature said "no mas" and David Leonhardt's article about looting, which is what it appears Wall Street started doing to the public treasury many years ago.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (March 12, 2009)

Leo hosts Terri Thomas to discuss this year's Earth Day 5K to be held at Discovery Green Park on April 11"th.  Leo does some news, talks about our economic situation, and takes your calls.

VIEW: Mothers for Clean Air Website

LISTEN: New Capital Show (March 5, 2009)

Leo discusses President Obama's speech to Congress and his just-released budget.  Is this new budget and direction proof that things are changing in ways we (The New Capital Show) approve?  Overall, Leo thinks so.  It may not be perfect, but we're making progress.  And sometimes, that's the best you can do.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (February 26, 2009)

Leo delves into the nightmare Robert Alan Stanford and Bernard L. Madoff perpetrated upon their clients (allegedly). We do some news and take your calls.

LISTEN: New Capital Show (February 19, 2009)