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Lance Williams on Barry Bonds

James Harris / Truthdig Dec 8, 2007 The "Game of Shadows" co-author shares his thoughts on Barry Bonds' legal woes, the impact of steroids on sports and how Nancy Pelosi helped to keep him (Williams) out of jail. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Jenna Bush Calls Dad on ‘Ellen’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2007 Ellen DeGeneres put Jenna Bush on the spot on Wednesday's episode of "Ellen," asking her if she couldn't, you know, just pick up the phone and talk to her dad, "like, right now." So, the first daughter, in turn, put President Bush on the spot, nervously asking him if he was mad at her for the impromptu call. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

America’s Dysfunctional Intelligence Agencies

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2007 "Spying Blind" author Amy Zegart gives Truthdig a status report on America's intelligence agencies and explains why our intelligence system is so broken and why our democracy may be to blame. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Ron Paul Calls CNN Out for Being ‘Biased’ in Debate

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2007 Boy, was CNN ever psyched about a Ron Paul interview they had on their site -- a major traffic driver for CNN.com! -- the day of the CNN/YouTube Republican debate, CNN's John Roberts tells Paul in this clip from the channel's post-debate coverage Wednesday. Paul, seemingly nonplused, points out that he was summarily and unfairly ignored until close to the end and gets in a few digs at his fellow candidates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2007 Truthdig tips its hat this week to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who took the Anglican Church to task for what he called its "homophobic" attitude, declaring in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4 that, "If God, as they say, is homophobic, I wouldn't worship that God." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Krugman on the ‘Conscience of a Liberal’

James Harris / Truthdig Nov 16, 2007 The New York Times columnist brings his liberal conscience and economic expertise to bear on the housing crisis and sheds light on the dirty secret behind many political victories by conservatives: "The consistent source of [Republican] success has been race." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Imaginary Weapons

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2007 Truthdig speaks with Sharon Weinberger, whose book "Imaginary Weapons" looks into why the Pentagon has spent billions of dollars on fantastical weapons programs, some of which defy the laws of physics. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Curiosity Didn’t Kill This Cat

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Nov 14, 2007 One of the 20th century's greatest journalists, interviewers and storytellers is alive and working at age 95: Studs Terkel offers both the wisdom of age and keen insight into the issues of today. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Profiles in Courage: Women Journalists Speak Out

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2007 This year's winners of the International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Awards are truly remarkable journalists who uphold the highest standards of the profession -- and, as they reveal in their speeches, risk paying the highest price for their perseverance and dedication. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ Flashback: Tea and Sympathy With Musharraf

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2007 What a difference a (little more than a) year makes! Why, it was just last September when Jon Stewart sat down for tea and Twinkies with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for a pillowy-soft chat about Musharraf's book, "In the Line of Fire." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer Debates Ralph Nader

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2007 Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer goes head to head with progressive icon Ralph Nader, who denies the charge that he has been a spoiler and challenges the value of the Democratic Party. Dig deeper ( 56 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Valerie Plame Wilson’s Covert Bosom

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2007 Say what you want about the serious news function of satirical shows like "The Daily Show" in today's treacherous media landscape, but only those, like Jon Stewart, operating in the Comedy Central orbit can get away with asking ex-CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson if her breasts "are still working for the CIA." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )