Today Alan Chartock's guest is economist and WAMC commentator Michael Meeropol, professor emeritus at Western New England University. He is also the co-author of Principles of Macroeconomics: Activist vs. Austerity Policy.
The son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Michael and his younger brother Robert are urging a proclamation from President Obama about their mother before the Democrat leaves office. In the 1950s the elder Rosenbergs were convicted and executed for spying. So give us a call at 1-800-348-2551. You can also email us at voxpop@wamc.org.