On February 4th at Louden Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz, Michael Parenti spoke on the topic of "The War On Prosperity." The event was a benefit for Free Radio Santa Cruz, 101.1 FM. Copies of Michael's latest book, "Contrary Notions," were available at the event. Audio

Michael Parenti is one of the nation's leading progressive political analysts. He is an internationally known award-winning author and lecturer. Parenti is the author of "Democracy For The Few," now in its 8th edition, "Contrary Notions," "The Assassination Of Julius Caesar," and 20 other titles. He is an engaging and accessible speaker, a regular TV and radio guest, a penetrating historian. His upcoming book is "God And His Demons."