In podcast 175 with Jonathan Simon, my partner Kathee popped in while we were recording, and our new puppy Chloe Rose responded with a happy round of barking. In the original audio file that went out, you heard Jonathan and me pause the conversation for about 30 seconds and I said to Jon, “Don’t worry, I’ll edit this out.” But I forgot, until later that night when I smacked my (expansive) forehead in a Homer Simpson moment. The file has been fixed, but I can’t recall the original. So enjoy that moment of verite, and this photo of Chloe Rose!
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Did GOP Steal Ted Kennedy’s Senate Seat?
Jonathan D. Simon, Executive Director of Election Defense Alliance, presents his analysis of the special election in Massachusetts last January, which Scott Brown reportedly won. Continue reading Did GOP Steal Ted Kennedy’s Senate Seat?
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Long-term Impact of Drop in Calif. Property Values; Lobbyists “Giddy” over “Speaker Boehner”
David Cay Johnston, former N.Y. Times reporter, details ominous signs in decline in property values, and comments on current tax cut food fights; Craig Holman of Public Citizen on GOP leader Boehner’s close ties to lobbyists. Continue reading Long-term Impact of Drop in Calif. Property Values; Lobbyists “Giddy” over “Speaker Boehner”
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Barbaric Conditions at US Immigration Prisons; Creech 14 Protest Drone Attacks
Tony Hefner, former guard at prison for immigrants, reveals rape, sexual abuse, brutal treatment of inmates and guards. Bill Quigley, legal director at Center for Constitutional Rights, confirms that those problems continue, and talks about the Creech 14. Will Durst comments on the shifting fortunes of Democrats. Continue reading Barbaric Conditions at US Immigration Prisons; Creech 14 Protest Drone Attacks
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Tom Englehardt on Obama’s Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Tom Englehardt, book editor and proprietor of TomDispatch.com joins us to talk about his book, compiled from dispatches, The American Way of War: How Bush’s Wars Became Obama’s. This is the next installment of the Boiling Frogs interview series, co-hosted with Sibel Edmonds. Continue reading Tom Englehardt on Obama’s Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Boston Tea Party–a Different Flavor; Mercury in Dental Fillings
Darryl W. Perry, Chair of Boston Tea Party, separates his group from corporate-driven astroturf teabaggers; Charles G. Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice warns of mercury in fillings. Will Durst comments on the lie that Obama is a Muslim. Continue reading Boston Tea Party–a Different Flavor; Mercury in Dental Fillings
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Dahr Jamail Reality Check: Obama Ends US Combat Role in Iraq
Journalist Dahr Jamail returns to comment on President Obama’s Oval Office speech of August 31, announcing that Operation Iraqi Freedom has ended. Continue reading Dahr Jamail Reality Check: Obama Ends US Combat Role in Iraq
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Ray McGovern on Iraq and AfPak Wars, WikiLeaks, and Goldberg’s Saber Rattling on Iran
Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and longtime contributor to the PBC show, sits for his first Boiling Frogs interview, co-hosted with Sibel Edmonds. Topics include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, WikiLeaks and Jeffrey Goldberg’s call for war with Iran. Continue reading Ray McGovern on Iraq and AfPak Wars, WikiLeaks, and Goldberg’s Saber Rattling on Iran
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Tribute to Michael Been
Michael Been, lead singer and songwriter of The Call, died unexpectedly on August 19. In this special podcast, PBC remembers his power and passion, along with snippets from Been’s impressive repertoire. At summer’s end, we take a break from news and politics to honor Michael Been. Continue reading Tribute to Michael Been
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The World According to Gordon Duff
Gordon Duff, senior editor at Veterans Today, offers a sweeping view of America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the WikiLeaks saga, and the events of 9/11. Continue reading The World According to Gordon Duff
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