Staff / TruthdigDec 22, 2012
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other panelists discuss the NRA’s call for armed security at schools, violent media’s relationship to gun violence and the push for new gun control legislation on this week’s "Left, Right & Center." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigDec 15, 2012
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the "Left, Right & Center" crew discuss the horrific school shooting in Connecticut, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s withdrawal from consideration for the top slot in the State Department, Michigan’s new status as a right-to-work state and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 29, 2012
Romney and Obama face off in their first presidential debate next week. Whom do they need to reach? What topics should they address? Are their portrayals of American workers accurate or productive? How should the U.S. respond to Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech about Iran's uranium enrichment program? The "Left, Right & Center" panelists debate these questions on this week's show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Staff / TruthdigAug 11, 2012
Polls show Romney isn’t connecting with voters. Has Obama defined him? An anti-Romney ad features a steelworker’s story of losing his wife to cancer right after a Bain restructuring cost him his job and his company medical insurance. And the month of July set new temperature records, but policymakers aren’t budging on climate change. These issues and more are debated on this week's "Left, Right & Center." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 9, 2012
Democrats have a lot to worry about if this week's recall vote in Wisconsin was a bellwether for November's election. But there's another problem that might be even more worrisome for Barack Obama: the economic crisis in Europe and its potential spread across the globe. If the upcoming election is all about America’s economic fortunes, what's a president to do? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 28, 2012
This week's panelists discuss the U.S. economy hitting a molasses spring, Obama reminding voters that he killed bin Laden, Romney appearing to be the last Republican standing and Syria showing a tin ear for U.N. criticism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 25, 2012
Mitt Romney swipes Rick Santorum with his Senate record. President Obama proposes subsidizing energy innovators as gas shoots up 12 cents a gallon in one week. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offers a show of support for Assad's opponents, and Greece signs loan papers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 28, 2012
Up for consideration on this week's "Left, Right & Center" are such considerable topics as President Obama's State of the Union address and the state of play in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. On board for the discussion are regulars Matt Miller and Robert Scheer, as well as guest panelists David Frum and Chrystia Freeland. You know you want to listen. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 13, 2011
The former Bush speechwriter who coined the term "axis of evil" claims a link between Jared Loughner, schizophrenia and pot smoking. Forget guns, "The Tucson shooting should remind us why we regulate marijuana." (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigDec 16, 2010
The "No Labels" group that held its inaugural meeting this week in the name of the political center fills me with passionate ambivalence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 4, 2010
Is it all over for Obama or can he revive and ride his ’08 caravan of hope through the upcoming midterm election, not to mention his next presidential bid? Does anyone still think invading Iraq wasn't a mistake, now that our combat troops have "withdrawn"? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 12, 2010
This week's episode of "Left, Right & Center" features two special guests -- Lawrence O'Donnell as moderator and David Frum as Tony Blankley's right-wing substitute -- for a virtual round table on (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, please login or create a user profile.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, upgrade to supporter.