On Cosby, Hard to Keep the Faith

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Nov 22, 2014 A few weeks ago, I spent a delightful afternoon and evening with Bill Cosby. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Does ESPN Have Room for Free Speech and ‘Monday Night Football’?

Allen Barra / Truthdig Oct 16, 2014 Popular sports commentator Bill Simmons was suspended by ESPN for violating editorial standards -- or was it because he criticized the NFL, which happens to have a $15 billion contract with the network?Popular sports commentator Bill Simmons was suspended by ESPN for violating editorial standards—or was it because he criticized the NFL, which happens to have a $15 billion contract with the network? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Calif. Governor, L.A. Mayor Push Plans to Boost Entertainment Tax Credit, Minimum Wage

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 27, 2014 On Wednesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti were inching closer to resolution on two big economic goals for the state and city, respectively. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

There Will Never Be Another Robin Williams

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 12, 2014 He was arguably the funniest man alive, until, shockingly, he wasn't. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Twitter Reacts to the Sarah Palin Channel

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 29, 2014 “Are you tired of the media filters?” asks former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who certainly is and has stepped up to the plate to “do something about it.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Launches Fake Kickstarter to Buy CNN

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jul 24, 2014 With analysts estimating that the news network, often the butt of "Daily Show" jokes, could be worth $10 billion, Jon Stewart has launched a parody campaign to crowdsource the funds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rupert Murdoch Wants to Buy the Company That Owns HBO and CNN

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2014 It's merger mania, with AT&T going after DirecTV and Comcast looking to gobble up Time Warner Cable -- not to be confused with Time Warner Inc., another cable company that is now the object of Rupert Murdoch's appetite. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Museum Day

Kap, Cagle Cartoons, Spain Jul 13, 2014 Dig deeper

Remember That Time Craig Ferguson Stood Up for Britney Spears?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 29, 2014 On Monday, the host of "The Late Late Show" announced he was "consciously uncoupling" from CBS. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Netflix to Raise Prices for New Customers

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 22, 2014 The streaming video service announced it would raise prices by one or two dollars for new customers only, however existing subscribers will likely see their bills match newcomers at some point in the future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will Stephen Colbert Replace David Letterman?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 5, 2014 The Comedy Central host could give up his role as second fiddle to Jon Stewart and make the jump to network television. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )