"Taibbi on the infrastructure that supports the Billionaires' Coup" (with video)

AMERICAblog with video from MSNBC-Countdown (06:58):

Investigative reporter Matt Taibbi has a new book, Griftopia, that covers the Koch brothers and others who are involved in the "Billionaires' Coup" (Frank Rich's phrase). The Coup is not exactly new; it's been talked about for weeks. But knowledge of the supporting infrastructure — the Big Money retreats and planning conferences — is a revelation. Olbermann calls it a "high finance cabal." Literally true. MORE...

Howard Dean to host 'Countdown'

Burlington Free Press (vt. Buzz):

Keith Olbermann is on vacation this week. MSNBC announced the "Countdown" guest hosts, including former DNC Chairman Howard Dean.

Dean is set to take the anchor chair on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The former Vermont governor posted the news on his Facebook page:

"Howard Dean will be guest hosting for Keith Olbermann on 'Countdown' this Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. on MSNBC."

See more on this story from The New York Observer.

"Countdown" airs at 8 p.m. (Eastern) Monday-Friday on MSNBC.