FCC’s Net Neutrality Shift a Victory for Open Internet

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 8, 2015 The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (not pictured) last week unveiled what he calls "the strongest open Internet protections ever proposed" by the agency. Tim Karr, one of the main organizers of the campaign leading to the FCC’s net neutrality vote, talks with "Democracy Now!" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

We’ve Got a Better Shot of Going to Mars Than Fixing Our Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio: Finally a State of the Union worth talking about, plus Citizens United turns 5 and Robert Scheer reviews "Selma". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Comcast Can Do Whatever It Wants

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: With the current vacuum of regulation, the biggest broadband Internet provider can legally censor content. Also: Why Gaza needs a war crimes trial, journalism struggles with prejudice, and the NFL gets serious about domestic abuse. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Juan Cole: Israel and Hamas Have Committed War Crimes

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Mideast scholar breaks down the Gaza crisis as Israel sends in troops. Also: The fight to keep the Internet free and fair, and an inside look at the Koch brothers' secretive dynasty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Debate: What’s the Best Way to Protect Net Neutrality?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 15, 2014 The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday on new rules that would let Internet providers charge media companies extra fees to receive preferential treatment, such as faster speeds for their products and content. "Democracy Now!" hosts a debate on Net neutrality. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Should One Company Own This Much Internet?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Gay Jackie Robinson? Not So Fast

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper

Chris Hedges on His Lawsuit Against the President

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs. jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges discusses his lawsuit against the president. Dig deeper

Chris Hedges on His Lawsuit Against the President

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges discusses his lawsuit against the presidentThis week on Truthdig Radio: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges sues the president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

One-State Solution

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2011 This week on Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK: Kids have a right to mock their teachers; Apple may be launching a preemptive strike against free speech; and the general's son, Miko Peled, says Israelis and Palestinians must accept a one-state solution Also, Tim DeChristopher, the hero who didn't stand a chance Update: Full transcriptApple versus free speech; kids' free speech versus school; Miko Peled calls for a one-state solution; and Tim DeChristopher, the hero who didn't stand a chance. Dig deeper ( 37 Min. Read )