What Next for Conservatives Who Engaged in Pre-Election Hand-Wringing?

Peter Richardson / Truthdig Nov 21, 2016 Just before the presidential election, a handful of conservative writers grappled with the extremism blooming within their party. Was it too little too late or better late than never? The author presents another question that is far more important now. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Tumult in the Arab Peninsula, SOTU, N.Y. Corruption

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 24, 2015 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right and Center" panelists ask how will Saudi Arabia's new king manage the challenges of the region after Abdullah's death? New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is indicted on corruption charges. Also, the European Central Bank announced an aggressive bond-buying program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Cooling Off in Ukraine, Warming Up for the GOP

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss the surprise agreement among the U.S., Russia and the EU. Does it mean anything? Scheer says yes, and that those hoping for a new Cold War won't get one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The U.S., Russia and Ukraine; Sebelius Leaving

Staff / Truthdig Apr 12, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss whether masses of protesters in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk want to be Russian, whether Putin is a dictator and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' step down after the rocky rollout of Obamacare. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The Syrian Drama, Extreme Inequality

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists asked Friday whether President Obama just succeeded at diplomacy with Syria by accident? Are we rolling out the "Mission Accomplished" banner too soon? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Syria and the Hour of Decision

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss whether President Obama should start a war after Secretary of State John Kerry said there is clear evidence Syria used poison gas against rebels and civilians. Should Obama wait for more evidence from U.N. inspectors? What is the proper role of the U.S., and should the issue be taken to Congress? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: NSA Reform and Bezos Buys the Post

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss President Obama's suggested changes to the National Security Agency surveillance policy. With four major categories of reform, he attempts to ease skepticism with an "amend it, don't end it" approach. How did it go over? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Same-Sex Marriage and the Immigration Speed Bump

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss same-sex marriage as the issue moves to the Supreme Court. Will the justices' decision be sweeping? The dramatic shift in public opinion on the topic may be reflected in the Republican Party's repositioning, but pollster Nate Silver says only 25 percent of the GOP supports gay marriage. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: A Tale of Two Economies, Obama’s Charm Offensive

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 9, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists ask whether the new jobs being added match the ones that are lost. Should we mourn a permanent decline in the middle class? Accept it and train for it? Should we cheer the recent economic growth, or fear another crash? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rockets Near Jerusalem and Petraeus on the Hill

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2012 The world braces for a ground attack in Israel as rockets rain on Jerusalem and Israel showers air assaults on the Gaza Strip, while President Obama and congressional leaders begin discussing the looming fiscal cliff. The panelists tackle these issues and others on this week's "Left, Right & Center." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: A New American Majority and the Fiscal Cliff

Staff / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 The election suggests a new political landscape in the United States. With a new American majority, will Barack Obama and Congress really compromise on the impending fiscal cliff? Or will victorious Republican representatives remain committed to the Ryan budget? The "Left, Right & Center" commentators will consider these questions and others on this week's program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The Democrats’ Private Equity Paradox

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2012 President Obama's attack on Mitt Romney for his time at the private equity firm Bain Capital drew words from Newark mayor and rising Democratic Party star Cory Booker. Booker scolded both campaigns for their attacks before praising Bain for supporting and growing businesses, a move that appears to belie his dependence on Wall Street for success in a potential Senate run. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )