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Pat Schroeder on Tucson and Right Wing Attacks; Jason Leopold on the Army’s Pressure on Atheist Soldiers

 

Retired Congresswoman Pat Schroeder (D-CO) talks about the attempted killing of her friend Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the toxic political climate in Arizona and the nation; Truthout’s Jason Leopold returns to share his investigation into the Army’s “spiritual fitness test” and intolerance of nonbelievers; he also talks about Tom DeLay’s 3-year sentence for money laundering. Continue reading Pat Schroeder on Tucson and Right Wing Attacks; Jason Leopold on the Army’s Pressure on Atheist Soldiers

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Journalist Harvey Wasserman Links Toxic Diet Soda to Gulf War Syndrome; Sgt. Geoff Millard Returns to Iraq Unarmed, Unembedded

Journalist, author and activist Harvey Wasserman returns to talk about his investigative story in the current issue of Hustler on the danger of soda pop with aspertame and possible links to Gulf War Syndrome; Sgt. Geoff Millard of Iraq Veterans Against War talks about his upcoming aid mission to Basra, military suicides and much more. Continue reading Journalist Harvey Wasserman Links Toxic Diet Soda to Gulf War Syndrome; Sgt. Geoff Millard Returns to Iraq Unarmed, Unembedded

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Bush’s Rehtoric and Lies Produced “Mass Deception”

Prof. Scott A. Bonn of Drew University talks about his important new book: Mass Deception–Moral Panic and the US War on Iraq which makes a statistical case and a rational case that BushCo statements led the American public to support the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Continue reading Bush’s Rehtoric and Lies Produced “Mass Deception”

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Special Report from Gaza: Activist Ken O’Keefe Reports Dismal Conditions and Recent Israeli Airstrikes

It’s been 2 years since Israel’s Operation Cast Lead, the deadly assault on the Gaza Strip. Ken O’Keefe, founder of Aloha Palestine, delivers unvarnished, uncensored views from Gaza City. Continue reading Special Report from Gaza: Activist Ken O’Keefe Reports Dismal Conditions and Recent Israeli Airstrikes

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US Covers Up for Tinners, a Nuclear Family; Attorney Jon Eisenberg Wins Wiretap Judgment; Prof. Marjorie Cohn on Gitmo Setbacks; Will Durst’s 2011 Predictions

Important short segments with Jason Leopold, Truthout; attorney Jon Eisenberg gets token award for illegal government wiretapping; Prof. Marjorie Cohn on 2 new setbacks for plans to close Guantanamo; Will Durst’s wacky predictions for 2011. Continue reading US Covers Up for Tinners, a Nuclear Family; Attorney Jon Eisenberg Wins Wiretap Judgment; Prof. Marjorie Cohn on Gitmo Setbacks; Will Durst’s 2011 Predictions

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Karl Rove’s Swedish Connections & the Persecution of Julian Assange; Radio Vet Donna Halper, Who Introduced Us to Rush; Gary Chew on “Made in Dagenham”

Blogger Roger Shuler raises key questions about Rove’s Swedish connections and the “sex crimes” of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; radio veteran Donna Halper, who introduced America to the rock band Rush, talks about the media and talk radio; Gary Chew reviews the new film Made in Dagenham. Continue reading Karl Rove’s Swedish Connections & the Persecution of Julian Assange; Radio Vet Donna Halper, Who Introduced Us to Rush; Gary Chew on “Made in Dagenham”

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Final Podcast of 2010: Progressives Face Challenges from GOP and Dems in 2011

Prof. David Coates of Wake Forest University and Tim Carpenter of Progressive Democrats of America discuss the new political mix in Washington and offer advice on how to confront the challenges from the right and from Democrats. Continue reading Final Podcast of 2010: Progressives Face Challenges from GOP and Dems in 2011

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Afghanistan 2010: Obama Compounds Bush’s Blunders

Journalist Anand Gopal returns with a comprehensive look at the US occupation of Afghanistan; comedian/satirist Will Durst recaps the top 10 comedic stories of the decade. Continue reading Afghanistan 2010: Obama Compounds Bush’s Blunders

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Boiling Frogs: Resisting the Expanded, Intrusive Airport Security

Sibel Edmonds co-hosts this new episode in the Boiling Frogs interview series, talking with activist James Babb about scanners, body searches and the militarization of airports. Continue reading Boiling Frogs: Resisting the Expanded, Intrusive Airport Security

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DADT Repeal, How Leaks Happen, Student Loan Burdens, Dr. Elmo Checks In

Rick Jacobs of Courage Campaign on repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell; journalist Robert Parry explains who leaks, and why; Alan Collinge says the amount of college loans exceeds America’s credit card debt; and Dr. Elmo checks in from New York. Continue reading DADT Repeal, How Leaks Happen, Student Loan Burdens, Dr. Elmo Checks In