War on Women, From Political to Literal

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 In this edition of Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Ms. magazine Executive Editor Kathy Spillar on Todd Akin and friends; Pussy Riot; keeping native languages alive; and the enduring impact of war on women. Dig deeper

Some Rebels Worry About Extremists, but Assad Comes First

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Aug 23, 2012 During the early days, religious and nonreligious Syrians came together to call for reform. But as fighting intensified, a range of Islamist groups gained influence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Spiritual Side of Occupy Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2011 Last week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Rev. Madison Shockley made a pilgrimage to Liberty Square, Dr. Marcia Dawkins traveled to the Holy Land, Reese Erlich reported from recently bombed Turkey and we compared Obama's jobs bill to the WPA.Last week on Truthdig Radio: A pilgrimage to Liberty Square, a "real American" in the Holy Land, Turkey invades Iraq and Obama's jobs bill vs. the WPA. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Spiritual Side of Occupy Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2011 Last week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Rev. Madison Shockley made a pilgrimage to Liberty Square, Dr. Marcia Dawkins traveled to the Holy Land, Reese Erlich reported from recently bombed Turkey and we compared Obama's jobs bill to the WPA. Dig deeper

Turkish Kurds Surrounded by War and Promises

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Oct 19, 2011 For decades ordinary Kurds have struggled between an oppressive government and authoritarian guerrillas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Economics of a ‘Rabbit Cage’

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Jun 27, 2011 As we walk on land ripe with eggplant and cucumbers, we can see the Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Sderot. The farm is so close to those communities that family members use an Israeli telecommunications company to get Internet access. But the family can’t export its crops.Since Hamas won Palestinian elections in Gaza in 2006, Israel has imposed an economic embargo, severely restricting imports and exports. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Body Baggers of Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jun 16, 2011 On this week’s episode of Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK: Unconstitutionally crowded prisons, battlefield medicine, a very special segment on the Marines who collect their dead in Iraq, and just a little bit of Jesus Plus: Reese Erlich reports from Egypt Update: Full transcriptOn this week’s episode of Truthdig Radio: Unconstitutionally crowded prisons, battlefield medicine, a very special segment on the Marines who collect their dead in Iraq, and just a little bit of Jesus. Dig deeper ( 36 Min. Read )

Workers and Women Fight for Their Share of Egypt’s Revolution

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Jun 6, 2011 As Dr Mohammad Shafik stands in the chaotic emergency room of the Cairo hospital where he works, his biggest worry as patients are wheeled in is not about issues of medical care Mohammad Shafik stands in the chaotic emergency room of the Cairo hospital where he works, his biggest worry is not about medical care. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdig Radio: How the U.S. Co-Opted Human Rights

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2011 On this week's show we hear from Reagan Assistant Secretary of Defense Lawrence Korb on our imperial military budget, and James Peck tells us how the US co-opted human rights And we send Reese Erlich to Cuba to find out how Raul Castro's economic reforms are affecting the island's world-famous music scene Update: Full transcriptThis week: Lawrence Korb on our imperial military budget, James Peck explains how the U co-opted human rights, and Cuba's music revolution. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Cuba’s New Economy

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Apr 15, 2011 Last year Cuban President Raul Castro announced the biggest economic reforms since the 1959 revolution. Cubans are cautiously optimistic about the changes, but they’re also scared. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Carbon Racket

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Sep 14, 2010 Proponents say cap and trade will save the world, but an innovative green project in Nepal exposes the carbon market's flaws. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More Mao Than Thou: What the Hell Is Happening in Nepal?

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Sep 2, 2010 Nepal’s parliament will attempt to elect a prime minister, the sixth try in almost three months. The impasse reflects the deep antagonism between the Maoists, Leninists, Marxists and socialists who are all fighting for control.Nepal's dysfunctional politics reflects the deep antagonism between the Maoists, Leninists, Marxists and socialists who are all fighting for control. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )