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Ray Bradbury on Literature and Love

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2008 The renowned author sits down with Truthdig literary editor Steve Wasserman to tell stories about his books, the many loves of his life -- including dinosaurs and Halloween -- and his own starring role in Arnold Schwarzenegger's rise to fame. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

First Look at ‘W’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2008 The first teaser for Oliver Stone's new biopic has landed. The clip features George W. Bush as a young, drunk screw-up who goes from fighting with Dad and crashing a car to stretching out in the Oval Office. Video fixed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’ Looks at Campaigns, Barack in Berlin

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2008 In this episode of KCRW's popular political talk show, "Left, Right & Center," analysts Arianna Huffington, Tony Blankley, Robert Scheer and Matt Miller trade insights, and sometimes even agree, about Barack Obama's big speech in Berlin, how McCain's campaign is faring, and other items in the week's news. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Dean on ‘Pure Goldwater’

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 22, 2008 Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews John Dean about "Pure Goldwater," his new collaboration with the late senator's son. The book is a reminder that American conservatism has drifted far from its original heading. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Portrait of an American Election

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 1, 2008 "Election Day" isn't a film that highlights the horse-race aspect of American politics, nor is it about red or blue states. Instead, director Katy Chevigny and her colleagues from Arts Engine Inc. aimed to capture a much more complex story -- or rather, a multilayered and interconnecting set of stories -- about an array of Americans from different states, backgrounds and political positions, all taking part in some way in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Nelson Mandela Turns 90

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2008 He was surrounded by stars from the movie and music industries, but Nelson Mandela was the big draw at the iconic South African leader's 90th birthday party in London's Hyde Park, where Mandela took his moment in the spotlight to urge well-wishers to continue the fight against AIDS. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Truthdig Interview With Naomi Klein

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 27, 2008 Critics and challengers of Naomi Klein's work had better take a close look at her latest book, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," before launching their attacks. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Funny Man in an Unfunny World

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jun 26, 2008 The world lost one of its great comedians this week with the death at age 71 of George Carlin. Carlin had a career as a stand-up comic that spanned a half-century, in which he continually broke new ground, targeting those in power with his wit and genius. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

George Carlin on Words, War and Power

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2008 While YouTube teems with clips from the extensive career of the late, great George Carlin, it would be impossible to capture the full scope of his comic genius. Having said that, here are a few highlights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Essential Tim Russert

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 17, 2008 He knew he was a big deal -- he had a healthy ego and an accurate sense of his accomplishments. But I'm confident that he would be stunned at the magnitude of the reaction to his death, especially among people who never met him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Libertarian Barr, Mustache Visit Colbert

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2008 Say what you will about Libertarian Bob Barr, but one thing's for sure: We haven't seen a mustachioed presidential contender like this since Teddy Roosevelt? During a "Colbert Report" appearance on Wednesday, Barr seemed pleased with Stephen Colbert's assessment of his tea strainer, but gave his host the wary eye throughout the rest of his visit A very serious man, that Bob Barr No sudden moves, Stephen. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stewart to McClellan: ‘You Talked About Fight Club’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2008 Scott McClellan, the man voted least likely to spend his summer vacation at Bush's Crawford ranch, paid a visit to "The Daily Show" on Monday night to revel in his newfound infamy among certain White House denizens -- oh, and to promote some book he wrote called, "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception." Heard of it? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )