The Last Days of Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2007 Truthdig speaks with Elliot Cohen, author of "The Last Days of Democracy," who argues that the United States is in political and cultural decline, with media and telecommunications giants engaged in "a well-organized effort to hijack America." Dig deeper

Freedom vs. Fear: Truthdig Podcast With Robert Higgs

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2007 In case you missed it, this week's original podcast features Robert Higgs, author of "Neither Liberty nor Safety." He speaks with Truthdig's James Harris and Joshua Scheer about how political opportunists and fear mongerers are gobbling up our individual liberties. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Forgotten War on Drugs and Election ’08

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 Renowned sociologist Dr. Troy Duster discusses the war on drugs, race, public policy and the 2008 election. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Stop Ignoring AIDS and Africa

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2007 Stephanie Nolen, the last Western journalist covering the AIDS beat in Africa, tells Truthdig it is unfortunate but true that the more people die, the less people care, which is why she has decided to get personal with a new book that approaches the crisis from a different perspective. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Save Internet Music

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2007 Internet radio has provided an eclectic and independent alternative to the mainstream hit-oriented, payola-ridden music marketplace, but industry greed now threatens to wipe out the medium. Truthdig checks in with Frannie Wellings of Free Press to find out whether Internet radio stands a chance and what music fans can do to save it. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: ‘Jesus Rode a Donkey’ Author

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2007 Linda Seger explains why Jesus' teachings have more in common with Democrats than Republicans, how Christians have been manipulated into compromising their values and what the Bible really says about homosexuality. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: Saving Air America

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2007 Mark Green, the new president of Air America, tells Truthdig why it didn't work, what he's going to do to fix it and what you can expect in the future from America's largest progressive radio network. Pictured above, Al Franken, who was an Air America host. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: The Consistent Christian

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 Former Truthdigger of the Week Dr. Joel Hunter, author of "Right Wing, Wrong Bird," joins the podcast this week to explain why things didn't work out with the Christian Coalition and why global warming and poverty bother him as much as gay marriage and abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

But Is It Good for the Jews?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 20, 2007 J Goldberg, editor in chief of the venerable progressive Jewish daily the Forward, joins the podcast this week to talk about the complexity of Zionism, the misguided intentions of neoconservatism and why AIPAC isn't quite as sinister as you might think Above, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with President Bush. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Podcast: ‘M*A*S*H’ Star Mike Farrell on the Engine That Drives His Activism

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2007 Actor, activist and author Mike Farrell joins regular panelists James Harris and Josh Scheer to talk about his new book "Just Call Me Mike," why it took so long for Americans to wake up to George W. Bush and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Podcast: Robert Greenwald on Fox News and More

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2007 Documentarian Robert Greenwald ("Outfoxed," "Iraq for Sale") joins regular panelists James Harris and Joshua Scheer to talk about Fox News' latest shenanigans, his effort to create an online Iraq war memorial and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Podcast: Outsports on Gay Athletes, Hardaway’s Homophobia and More

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2007 Truthdig contributors James Harris and Joshua Scheer are joined by special guest Cyd Zeigler Jr. of outsports.com. Zeigler sounds off on athletes in the closet, the myth that keeps them there and why the homophobic tirade of Tim Hardaway (right) was a good thing. At left is John Amaechi, whose disclosure prompted Hardaway's remark. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )