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The Life and Times of Willie Brown

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2008 Willie Brown is a familiar name to many Californians, as one of the state's most powerful and notorious politicians. Here he talks with Tavis Smiley, who asks about Brown's new book, which is reported to be surprisingly frank. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Geraldine Ferraro: ‘I’m Hurt’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2008 Geraldine Ferraro tells Diane Sawyer she is "absolutely not" sorry for her comments about Barack Obama's candidacy and is hurt by the controversy surrounding them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Maher vs. Terry McAuliffe

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2008 Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe joined Bill Maher on Friday for what turned into a surprisingly tough satellite interview, which ended prematurely due to technical difficulties -- and perhaps because of a crack about Bill Clinton and Puerto Rico. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Two Views on Nader’s Candidacy

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2008 Ralph Nader has announced that he will run for the presidency for a third time. In the past months on Truthdig, the case has been made both for and against such a campaign. Here Chris Hedges says why he should run, while Robert Scheer tells Nader himself it would be better if he didn't. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Alex Gibney in Conversation With Robert Scheer

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2008 Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews documentarian Alex Gibney about his 2008 Academy Award-winning documentary, "Taxi to the Dark Side," a compelling examination of the circumstances that led Americans to commit torture. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Obama, Clinton on ’60 Minutes’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2008 Americans have had to contend with dozens of speeches, debates and commercials comparing and contrasting the Democratic candidates, and still they can't get enough. After all, this election is a ratings winner, but that's to be expected when a rock star, a political celebrity and Grandpa Simpson all run for president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Michael Moore Gets Religion Against Hillary

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2008 A short while into this Larry King interview with Michael Moore, the filmmaker explains why his Catholicism morally prohibits him from voting for Hillary Clinton, and why religion, whether Mitt Romney's or Tom Cruise's, should be off-limits. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Newspapers, Puppy Dogs and F-Bombs, With Your Host, Sam Zell

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2008 Chicago-based billionaire and Tribune Co. honcho Sam Zell doesn't take too kindly to uppity ink-stained wretches reminding him about what's important in the newspaper business besides the bottom line. Here, an Orlando Sentinel journo grapples with him in a lively exchange that ends with Zell letting fly with an F-bomb. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Whole World Was Watching

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 Remember when the world turned its attention to Burma and promised to no longer ignore the suffering of the people there? Truthdig contributor Sarah Stillman sat down with Burmese democracy organizer Maung Maung to check in on the Saffron Revolution and the brave men and women who continue to resist oppression, whether anyone is watching or not. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Ron Paul Blasts Fox News on Leno

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2008 What was up with Fox News excluding Ron Paul from Sunday's Republican debate? Jay Leno puzzles over the network's decision, and Paul posits some answers: He's a "strict constitutionalist" and anti-Iraq war. Leno points out that Paul's a "Republican." But as for Fox News higher-ups, the Texas politician responds, "They're not." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Conversation With Dennis Kucinich

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 7, 2008 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges sits down with Dennis Kucinich to get his thoughts on the campaign, corporate America, the state of our democracy and more. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Scott Ritter on War With Iran

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Dec 20, 2007 The Truthdig columnist (and WMD expert) warns that war with Iran could be inevitable, despite the National Intelligence Estimate report that says Iran dismantled its nuclear program in 2003. Bush, Ritter argues, doesn't let facts get in the way of what he wants. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )