Disappointed in Washington July 14, 2011 A Dylan Ratigan Show panel talks about the top political stories, including a survey which shows Americans’ satisfaction with the state of the nation at a two-year low of 16 percent. (Dylan ...

Who owns our debt? July 14, 2011 Former Shell CEO John Hofmeister and panel debates who will suffer the most if the August 2nd deadline isn’t met. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Too much faith in common sense? July 14, 2011 Author Duncan Watts explains what happens when common sense fails us and why we shouldn’t depend too much on it. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Residents fight to save post office July 14, 2011 Budget cuts are hitting towns hard across the country. Herlong, California is home to a few hundred people. And virtually all of them have united in an effort to keep their tiny post office open ...

Is the US economy on borrowed time? July 14, 2011 The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein explains what happens if the debt ceiling isn’t raised. (Martin Bashir)

Will Palin jump into the 2012 race? July 14, 2011 Commentator Princella Smith and political columnist Joy-Ann Reid debate Sarah Palin’s next move. (Martin Bashir)

Debt rhetoric reaches boiling point July 14, 2011 Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., talks about his tirade, in which he called President Barack Obama a liar. (Martin Bashir)

Strauss-Kahn’s political future remains uncertain July 14, 2011 The New York Times’ Elaine Sciolino talks about the next hearing for the former IMF Chief. (Martin Bashir)

GOP candidates asked to sign controversial ... July 14, 2011 Salon.com’s Justin Elliot shares details from his profile, “The Man Behind the Marriage Vow.” (NewsNation)

DSK hot dog is talk of Paris July 14, 2011 An American restaurant in Paris, France, is generating a lot of attention thanks to a new menu item. Msnbc.com’s Al Stirrett reports. (msnbc.com)

GOP urges balanced budget amendment July 14, 2011 Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor say a balanced budget amendment is a "common sense measure," would help stop Washington’s spending binge. (NBC News)

Reid: 'August second is the ... July 14, 2011 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner warn that that the eyes of the world are on us, and that there in no way to extend the debt ceiling debate. (NBC News)

America’s next top cities July 14, 2011 With much of the focus on America’s debt and the state of the economy, some are already looking towards to recovery and where the next big boom might happen. Author Joel Kotkin talks about ...

Should the US be wary of Rupert Murdoch? July 14, 2011 While the hacking scandal is taking the U.K. by storm, members of Congress are now calling for an investigation into possible wrong-doing by Murdoch holdings in the U.S. MSNBC’s Martin Bashir ...

Tempers flare during negotiations July 14, 2011 The National Journal’s Major Garrett talks about the latest from inside the debt meetings. (Mitchell Reports)

Obama wants plan by week’s end July 14, 2011 Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., explains whether there has been a personality clash during the debt negotiations. (Mitchell Reports)

Credit rating downgrade? July 14, 2011 Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., discusses why the country’s credit rating depends on the outcome of the debt talks. (Mitchell Reports)

Debt fight dominates 2012 campaigns July 14, 2011 Former Bush Communications director Nicolle Wallace shares her thoughts on why the debt debate is dominating the 2012 race. (Mitchell Reports)

Cantor takes the lead in debt negotiations July 14, 2011 Politico’s John Vandehei explains whether Rep. Eric Cantor’s high stakes political maneuver makes him a hero, scapegoat or both. (Mitchell Reports)

Is the GOP unhappy about McConnell’s plan? July 14, 2011 Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., shares his reaction to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s proposal, which would essentially allow President Barack Obama to raise the debt ceiling without any GOP ...