‘Colbert Report’: Finger-Wagging at The Boss

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2008 In this "Colbert Report" clip, Stephen Colbert gives Bruce Springsteen a televised talking-to about The Boss' recent lefty-leaning lyrics, beckoning Bruce to his show, and drinks himself under the table with the help of a cold Miller Lite. Or was that a Coors Light? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Boss Hires Obama

Staff / Truthdig Apr 16, 2008 Bruce Springsteen, the iconic musician of the working-class U.S., endorsed Barack Obama on Wednesday. The announcement comes less than a week before the Pennsylvania primary, in which blue-collar voters may play a significant role in determining the Democratic nominee. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )