Truthdig Podcast

Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews John Dean about Pure Goldwater, his new collaboration with the late senator s son. The book is a reminder that American conservatism has drifted far from its original heading. truthdig_pure_goldwater.mp3

Critics and challengers of Naomi Klein s work had better take a close look at her latest book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, before launching their attacks. This is one writer whose research and documentation are so exhaustive that would-be detractors will not only find her analysis to be dauntingly watertight, even if they don t share her views about the unnatural disasters enabled by free-market capitalism, but they might also discover that some of her source material seems strangely familiar. Truthdig_Naomi_Klein.mp3

Critics and challengers of Naomi Klein s work had better take a close look at her latest book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, before launching their attacks. This is one writer whose research and documentation are so exhaustive that would-be detractors will not only find her analysis to be dauntingly watertight, even if they don t share her views about the unnatural disasters enabled by free-market capitalism, but they might also discover that some of her source material seems strangely familiar. Truthdig_Naomi_Klein.mp3

The celebrated historian and author reads from his latest Truthdig essay, which examines Rep. Dennis Kucinich s articles of impeachment and the lack of attention they garnered in the mainstream media. vidal_article_of_impeachment_reading.mp3

Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist and co-author of The Three Trillion Dollar War, shares his insights into America s economic woes and explains why things are probably going to get worse. Truthdig_Stiglitz.mp3

Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist and co-author of The $3 Trillion War, shares his insights into America s economic woes and explains why things are probably going to get worse. Truthdig_Stiglitz.mp3

Earlier this week, Truthdig editors Robert and Peter Scheer stopped by the Michael Jackson radio show for a free-ranging discussion on politics, disaster in Burma and more. Truthdig_mj_scheer5-12.mp3

Emira Woods, co-director of Foreign Policy in Focus, argues for a more humane foreign policy and explains why American airstrikes in Somalia and elsewhere are about more than terrorism. Truthdig_EmiraWoods.mp3

Harvard scholar Linda Bilmes speaks about her work with Joseph Stiglitz. The two former Truthdiggers of the Week have a new book and have been working hard to uncover even more hidden expenses for the war in Iraq, which they estimate will cost the taxpayers and their children trillions of dollars. Truthdig_Bilmes.mp3

The Rev. Madison Shockley, who presides over a congregation of the same denomination as the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, joins a panel of Truthdiggers to investigate the controversy around Barack Obama s church. How can a predominantly black church be described as separatist and hateful, Shockley asks, when it is part of an overwhelmingly white denomination? Truthdig_Roundtable.mp3

The Rev. Madison Shockley, who presides over a congregation of the same denomination as the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, joins a panel of Truthdiggers to investigate the controversy surrounding Barack Obama s church. How can a predominantly black church be described as separatist and hateful, Shockley asks, when it is part of an overwhelmingly white denomination? Truthdig_Roundtable.mp3

Truthdig political correspondent Bill Boyarsky weighs in on the state of the race and explains why, no matter what the pundits tell you, a showdown in Denver could be good for the Democrats. Truthdig_Boyarsky.mp3

Regular panelists Robert Scheer, James Harris and Joshua Scheer are joined by special guest Elizabeth de la Vega, a federal prosecutor with more than 20 years of experience and author of the book United States v. George W. Bush et al., which lays out the case against the president. Bobcast_2_9_07.mp3

The Truthdig columnist (and WMD expert) warns that war with Iran could be inevitable, despite the National Intelligence Estimate report that says Iran dismantled its nuclear program in 2003. Bush, Ritter argues, doesn t let facts get in the way of what he wants. Truthdig_Ritter.mp3

"Game of Shadows co-author Lance Williams shares his thoughts on Barry Bonds legal woes, the impact of steroids on sports and how Nancy Pelosi helped to keep him out of jail. Truthdig_LanceWilliams.mp3

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman brings his liberal conscience and economic expertise to bear on the housing crisis and sheds light on the dirty secret behind many political victories by conservatives: The consistent source of [Republican] success has been race. Truthdig_Krugman_full.mp3

Truthdig speaks with Sharon Weinberger, whose book Imaginary Weapons looks into why the Pentagon has spent billions of dollars on fantastical weapons programs, some of which defy the laws of physics. Truthdig_Weinberger.mp3

The always entertaining Kinky Friedman, author most recently of You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can t Make Him Think: Ten Commandments for Texas Politics, tells Truthdig why the Internet is the work of Satan, why politicians are stuck on stupid and why God couldn t beat the Republicans in Texas. Truthdig_Kinky.mp3

The always entertaining Kinky Friedman, author most recently of You Can Lead a Politician to Water, but You Can t Make Him Think: Ten Commandments for Texas Politics, tells Truthdig why the Internet is the work of Satan, why politicians are stuck on stupid and why God couldn t beat the Republicans in Texas. Truthdig_Kinky.mp3

"Spying Blind author Amy Zegart gives Truthdig a status report on America s intelligence agencies and explains why our intelligence system is so broken and why our democracy may be to blame. Truthdig_Zegart.mp3

Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer goes head to head with progressive icon Ralph Nader, who denies the charge that he was ever a spoiler and challenges the value of the Democratic party. Special thanks to The Nation. scheer-nader.mp3

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Philip Coyle knows a thing or two about the staggering amounts of money the U.S. funnels into the military-industrial complex, and why it is so difficult to stanch the profiteering. Truthdig_Coyle.mp3

Truthdig regulars Sheerly Avni, James Harris and Josh Scheer put their heads together to figure out why the big problems that plague our communities never get solved. Truthdig_Avni.mp3

Truthdig s James Harris and Josh Scheer speak with Harry Helms, author of Top Secret Tourism: Your Travel Guide to Germ Warfare Laboratories, Clandestine Aircraft Bases and Other Places in the United States You re Not Supposed to Know About, which his critics have called a handbook for terrorists. Helms explains why his work doesn t threaten national security and what it s like to visit some of the most secret sites in America. Truthdig_Helms.mp3

Truthdig s James Harris and Josh Scheer speak with Harry Helms, author of Top Secret Tourism: Your Travel Guide to Germ Warfare Laboratories, Clandestine Aircraft Bases and Other Places in the United States You re Not Supposed to Know About, which his critics have called a handbook for terrorists. Helms explains why his work doesn t threaten national security and what it s like to visit some of the most secret sites in America. Truthdig_Helms.mp3

Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive and author of You Have No Rights, explains how our president became a medieval king, and why your civil liberties are in greater danger than ever. Truthdig_Rothschild.mp3

Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges talks about his landmark article in The Nation magazine, The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness, the result of seven months of interviews with troops about their experiences in Iraq. Truthdig_Hedges_podcast.mp3

Truthdig speaks with Elliot Cohen, author of The Last Days of Democracy, who argues that the United States is in political and cultural decline, with media and telecommunications giants engaged in a well-organized effort to hijack America. Truthdig_ElliotCohen.mp3

Robert Higgs author of Neither Liberty Nor Safety speaks with Truthdig s James Harris and Joshua Scheer about how political opportunists and fear mongerers are gobbling up our individual liberties. Truthdig_Higgs.mp3

The former escort who blew the whistle on Ted Haggard s homosexuality explains why he felt morally compelled to come forward, what the fallout has been like and what he feels is the real tragedy of the situation. Truthdig_MikeJones.mp3