Chris Hedges: Vietnam War, Like the Later Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, Was ‘One Long Atrocity’ (Video)

BLANK Jan 4, 2017 Hedges and Nick Turse, author of “Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam," discuss how American wars of occupation are "primarily about murder."Chris Hedges and Nick Turse, author of “Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam," discuss how American wars of occupation are "primarily about murder." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Explores the New McCarthyism With Historian Ellen Schrecker

BLANK Dec 26, 2016 The Truthdig columnist and Yeshiva University professor, author of “Many Are the Crimes: McCarthyism in America,” examine the role of President-elect Donald Trump and the impact the suppression of dissent has had on higher education. The Truthdig columnist and Yeshiva University professor, author of “Many Are the Crimes: McCarthyism in America,” examine the role of President-elect Donald Trump and the impact the suppression of dissent has had on higher education. On his RT show "On Contact," Truthdig columnist Hedges discusses the issue with Yeshiva University professor Schrecker, author of “Many Are the Crimes: McCarthyism in America.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Meets the Resistance at Standing Rock

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 26, 2016 For a special edition of "On Contact," the Truthdig columnist travels to the North Dakota encampment to talk with those (including the man shown) on the front lines fighting to block the Dakota Access pipeline. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘On Contact’: Chris Hedges and Psychotherapist George Mallinckrodt on Jailing the Mentally Ill

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 13, 2016 On this week’s episode of “On Contact,” the Truthdig columnist discusses the incarceration of America’s mentally ill with George Mallinckrodt, psychotherapist and author of "Getting Away With Murder." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Venturing Into ‘the Capitalist Labyrinth’ (Video)

BLANK Aug 24, 2016 In this week’s edition of “On Contact,” Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges and author Rob Urie explore how our economic system is responsible for nuclear weaponry, climate change and imperialism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘On Contact With Chris Hedges’: Jill Stein on How, and Where, Revolution Can Actually Happen

BLANK Aug 1, 2016 Green Party candidate Jill Stein sits down with Hedges at a crucial moment in the 2016 election cycle to talk about the many emergencies that the two major-party nominees will be categorically unable to confront, much less solve. Green Party candidate Jill Stein sits down with Hedges at a crucial moment in the 2016 election cycle to talk about the many emergencies that the two major-party nominees will be categorically unable to confront, much less solve. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Importance of Protesting Inequality at the Democratic National Convention (Video)

Jul 20, 2016 On this week’s episode of "On Contact," Truthdig contributor Chris Hedges sits down with two Philadelphia organizers to discuss why people should take to the streets to bring Democratic leaders' attention to poverty and homelessness. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘On Contact’ With Chris Hedges: Wrongfully Convicted and Living With the Consequences

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2016 In a new episode of “On Contact,” Chris Hedges’ new show on RT, the Truthdig columnist speaks with author Alison Flowers about wrongful convictions and the challenges people face after spending years in prison for crimes they did not commit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Discusses Israeli Occupation With Israeli Journalist Amira Hass (Video)

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 28, 2016 The Haaretz correspondent for the occupied territories and author of "Drinking the Sea at Gaza" has angered Israeli and Palestinian leadership with her uncompromising honesty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )