Journalist Thomas Frank on His Politics, His Midwestern Upbringing and Rock Music

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2016 Frank joins Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett for a conversation on Shiflett’s podcast, “Walking the Floor.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

California Democratic Party Chair John Burton on Campaign Finance and the Election (Audio)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 23, 2016 In this week's episode of "Scheer Intelligence," the Truthdig editor in chief sits down with John Burton, who has decades of experience working in the California political system. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer and Barbara Williams Talk Tragedy, Fame and Fortune (Audio)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2016 Barbara Williams, acclaimed Canadian actress, musician and author, tells Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer about her difficult childhood and her path to a successful acting career. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Bill Moyers in Conversation: Eddie Glaude Jr. on America’s Racial ‘Value Gap’

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2016 A talk with the scholar and Princeton professor about the tremendous racial inequalities that remain as the final term of America's first black president draws to a close. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jill Stein and Rocky Anderson Have Their Say

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: There's an election Tuesday, and we invite the two main alternative candidates to make a case for why we should take a chance on them in an election that is already too close to call. Also: Mo Rocca and Robert Scheer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Building a Powerful Left in the United States

Staff / Truthdig Feb 2, 2011 Robert Scheer, Chris Hedges, David Sirota, Larry Gross and Scott Tucker go looking for America's missing movement in this special collaboration between Truthdig and Pacifica's KPFK.Robert Scheer, Chris Hedges, David Sirota, Larry Gross and Scott Tucker go looking for America's missing movement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Live Chat Podcast: Robert Scheer on Obama’s Call for Less Regulation

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 22, 2011 In this live video Q & A session, Robert Scheer discussed with readers his latest column, "Obama Pulls a Clinton" . Dig deeper

Truthdig Radio: Save the Internet, Enlist the Gays, Movies of the Year

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2010 Truthdig editors, contributors and collaborators share their insights into the corporate takeover of the free and fair Internet and the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." Plus: Richard Schickel's picks for the best movies of the year.Truthdig editors, contributors and collaborators share their insights into the corporate takeover of the free Internet, the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and the best movies of the year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Crime of Our Time

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2010 Danny Schechter's new movie, "Plunder: The Crime of Our Time," tells the story of the economic collapse as "a crime narrative as opposed to a mistakes narrative." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Global Markets Reeling; China Flexes Muscle; Apologies

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2010 With national and global finance still wobbling and the fundamentals of the economy still gone awry, the fellows on "Left, Right & Center" discuss economic policy, China and the politics of apology. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann on ‘Threshold’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2009 The Truthdig panel talks to radio host and author Thom Hartmann about his new book, "Threshold," the need for serious financial regulation and his trip to Darfur.Thom Hartmann on his new book and the need for serious financial regulation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Inside the Gates Arrest, Plus ‘Hurt Locker’ Review

Staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2009 This week the Truthdig panel talks about the racial politics behind the arrest of high-profile Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who himself said, “I was cast by him [the policeman] in a narrative and he didn’t know how to get out of it.” Also, pop culture critic Sheerly Avni gives a big thumbs up to a new and telling film about the Iraq war, “The Hurt Locker.”Racial politics behind the arrest of Henry Louis Gates and a thumbs up to "The Hurt Locker." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )