‘Wonder Woman’ Lives Up to Its Heroine’s Name

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jun 2, 2017 Strong acting, a solid script and canny directing -- as well as some unconventional gender politics for a Hollywood production -- make this “Wonder” a winner. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Ukraine, ISIS, Burger King and Drones

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 30, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists look at Russia's continuous push into Ukraine, a possible price for passivity with ISIS, the tax logic or corporate betrayal of Burger King's expatriation to Canada, and the coming of the Google drones. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Guess Why Rep. Paul Ryan Couldn’t Bring Himself to Watch ‘House of Cards’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 16, 2014 The hit Netflix political thriller starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright has won three Emmys and delighted countless viewers. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is not among them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: What Now in Iraq and Syria, House GOP, Scott Walker

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss whether it's "Onward to the 7th Century" in Iraq, the Republican attempt to elect a new leader after Eric Cantor's shocking loss and the accusation that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was involved in a criminal scheme to stave off recall efforts in 2012. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘A Third Iraq War?’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 18, 2014 The breakdown in Iraq means that "the Middle East map -- defined by European powers a century ago -- may be redrawn, either de facto or formally," regional expert Robin Wright writes at The New Yorker. And "globally, the jihadist threat has never been greater." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The Syrian Debate Crescendo and More NSA

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss Obama's failure to win broad support for military action against Syria during the G-20 Summit in Russia. The lack of enthusiasm is not helping him win over Congress. 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’: Israel, Nukes and the GOP

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss President Obama's reception in Israel, the possibility of that country attacking Iran if nuclear development continues and the deadly blunder of 10 years of the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Plus, a GOP autopsy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Muslim World Brings Forth a Counter-Jihad

By Lee Smith Sep 16, 2011 Robin Wright's new book, “Rock the Casbah,” surveys the people of Islam a decade after 9/11 and finds they have turned not toward extremism but moderation.The new book “Rock the Casbah” finds the people of Islam have turned not toward extremism but moderation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

London Riots: The View From Brixton

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2011 A student activist living in the middle of London's riots shares her view from the ground on this week's Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK. Also on the show: William Cohan and Robert Scheer on Wall Street's plunge; Robin Wright on Syria, and David Inocencio on juvie journalism.This week on Truthdig Radio: A student activist living in the middle of London's riots; Wall Street's plunge; Syria and juvie journalism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )