On this week's show: Paul Pierson, Professor of Political Science at the University of California discusses why he thinks government has been good for America’s prosperity as outlined in his book, “American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper”. Prominent theologian and founder of the Christian organization ‘Sojurners’, Rev. Jim Wallis takes a look at the impact of race on the presidential election and discusses his latest book, “America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America.” Carlos Santana talks about reuniting with his old bandmates for “Santana IV,” their first studio album in 45 years.
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