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John Kiriakou and Joseph Hickman, co-authors of new book on Abu Zubaydeh, return to the podcast–together–to talk about torture, whistleblowing, and the dangerous reporter Matthew Cole. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Whistleblowers Joe Hickman and John Kiriakou on Abu Zubaydeh, Torture and a Dangerous Reporter
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Former NSA executive Thomas Drake and former presidential candidate and Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson reveal NSA’s unconstitutional total surveillance during 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Tom Drake and Rocky Anderson Reveal Dragnet Surveillance at Salt Lake Olympics
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Multinational oil giant Chevron considered Richmond its “company town” until progressives organized and took it back. Steve Early’s powerful new book, Refinery Town, tells the story. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Author Steve Early Details Progressive Renaissance, Led By Green Party Mayor, in Richmond, CA
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Mel Goodman is an expert on Russia who blew the whistle by testifying against the confirmation of Robert Gates to head the CIA in 1991. In his new book, he details that experience, and gives us many reasons not to trust the CIA today. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: CIA Whistleblower Mel Goodman Talks About His New Book and Politicization of CIA
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Robert Parry, founder and editor at ConsortiumNews, returns to talk about the evidence-free claims of Russian manipulation of 2016 election, and the rise of a new McCarthyism, driven by Democrats who want to bounce Trump. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Journalist Robert Parry Warns of New McCarthyism in Trump/Russia Imbroglio
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Using her own words from speeches, interviews and emails, Joe Lauria presents the reasons he thinks Hillary Clinton lost, along with his excellent commentary. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Reporter Joe Lauria Talks About His New Book: “How I Lost, by Hillary Clinton”
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In a lively, respectful exchange, Susan Bordo and PBC talk about a range of factors that led to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 defeat; on some things, we agree. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Feminist Scholar Prof. Susan Bordo Explains Why She Thinks Hillary Lost
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John Kiriakou was sentenced to prison in retaliation for acknowledging the CIA’s torture program, even though he didn’t torture anybody. Today, he talks about his experiences in prison. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou Talks About His Prison Experience
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State Dept. veteran Peter Van Buren talks about his powerful new antiwar novel, Hooper’s War exploring the personal cost of combat, “moral injury”. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: In New Novel “Hooper’s War”, Peter Van Buren Explores “Moral Injury”
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Peter Van Buren spent 24 years at the US State Department. While he doesn’t think Rex Tillerson will make the right changes, Van Buren says change is long overdue. Continue reading In-depth Interview: State Dept. Veteran Peter Van Buren Says Restructuring Is Needed at Foggy Bottom