Before Occupy, There Was People’s Park

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 A new book about the 1969 battle in Berkeley is striking in its implications for a military takeover in an ostensibly democratic society. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Truthdig Wins Los Angeles Press Club Awards for Commentary, Reporting and an Editorial Cartoon

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2017 The work of Sonali Kolhatkar, Amelia Pang and cartoonist Dwayne Booth (aka Mr. Fish) is honored with first-place prizes at the 59th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Heyday Books Publisher Steve Wasserman Discusses the Future of the Printed Word With Robert Scheer

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 3, 2017 Wasserman talks about actual books and e-books and recounts how Malcolm Margolin founded the company to champion indigenous people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Take Your Best Guest

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We revisit some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Topics include: war powers, banned books, the Koch brothers and the incredible journey of veteran-turned-pacifist Rory Fanning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Explains Why Bombing and Shooting Everyone Isn’t Working

Staff / Truthdig Sep 27, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Truthdig columnist says, "People don't want to be occupied and they're not going to stop until we leave." Also: The best banned books, The Intercept's digital bodyguard and why the war in Syria is probably not legal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Let’s Be Old-Fashioned’: Remembering Gore Vidal

Steve Wasserman / Truthdig Aug 2, 2013 When, exactly, to give him the bad news? Before our interview? That would spoil the conversation. Lunch would be best. But when, exactly? Before the first course, during the meal, or ought I to delay until dessert? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Arts & Culture

Ray Bradbury: Thoughts at Life’s End

Staff / Truthdig Jun 8, 2012 Ray Bradbury, who died Tuesday night at the age of 91, spoke in 2008 with Truthdig's Steve Wasserman about his books and the passions that drove his writing The video, text excerpts and full transcript follow . Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

The Amazon Effect

Steve Wasserman / Truthdig Jun 3, 2012 From the start, Jeff Bezos wanted to “get big fast.” He was never a “small is beautiful” kind of guy. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

Steve Wasserman on the Scourge of Czarist Russia

BLANK May 21, 2010 Lesley Blanch’s “The Sabres of Paradise” tells the illuminating story of Shamyl, the Imam of Daghestan, whose 25-year fight against the Russian empire left a half-million dead, and lessons still to be learned in wars from Chechnya to Afghanistan.Lesley Blanch’s “The Sabres of Paradise” tells the illuminating story of Shamyl, whose fight against the Russian empire left a half-million dead, and lessons still to be learned in wars from Chechnya to Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Wasserman to Edit Truthdig Book Review

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2007 At a time when newspapers are cutting back on their coverage of books, we're deepening our commitment to the exploration of questions that do not have simple answers. Truthdig is pleased to announce that Steve Wasserman, former Los Angeles Times Book Review editor, will join us as editor of a weekly book review feature, to be launched in October. Please stay tuned. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )