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The Legacy of The Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street

The Great Recession has seen two major political movements emerge: The Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street. Historian Rick Perlstein, columnist and author of "Nixonland: The Rise of a President", examines their origins and their impact on American politics.

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Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.