Truthdig Podcast http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/ http://www.truthdig.com/http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gifTruthdig: Drilling beneath the headlines Truthdig Podcast - Interviews and spoken articles from a Web magazine providing expert in-depth coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view. en webmaster@truthdig.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-03T21:59:05+00:00 Copyright 2006 TruthDigtruthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmentNews & PoliticsSociety & Culture/HistoryReligion & Spiritualityeditor@truthdig.comTruthdig Staff and WritersTruthdig Staff and Writersnotruthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmentInterviews and spoken articles from a provocative Web magazine.Interviews and spoken articles from a provocative Web magazine.34.07036-118.349261This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Scott Ritter on Afghanistan: Don’t Believe the Hype http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/K2YdsF4ujDw/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:21:59:05Z Is the war in Afghanistan worth the sacrifice of even one American life? Former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter says, “No! ... We are allowing the battle in Afghanistan to be defined by a domestic American political imperative. There is no urgency in Afghanistan, there is urgency in Washington, D.C.” Is the war in Afghanistan worth the sacrifice of even one American life? Former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter says, “No! ... We are allowing the battle in Afghanistan to be defined by a domestic American political imperative. There is no urgency in Afghanistan, there is urgency in Washington, D.C.”

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]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:59:05 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noIs the war in Afghanistan worth the sacrifice of even one American life? Former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter says, “No! ... We are allowing the battle in Afghanistan to be defined by a domestic American political imperative. There is no urgency in Truthdig Staff and WritersIs the war in Afghanistan worth the sacrifice of even one American life? Former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter says, “No! ... We are allowing the battle in Afghanistan to be defined by a domestic American political imperative. There is no urgency in Afghanistan, there is urgency in Washington, D.C.”truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:21:59:05Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/110209_ScottRitter_Truthdig.mp3 Where Have All the Ramparts Gone? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/B_fXgYFST-U/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:19:22:00Z Peter Richardson’s new book about the groundbreaking Ramparts Magazine says the rag changed America. Truthdig arts and culture editor Kasia Anderson asks the author and former Ramparts Editor Robert Scheer, Truthdig’s editor-in-chief, why its impact isn’t better remembered, and what will take its place. Peter Richardson’s new book about the groundbreaking Ramparts Magazine says the rag changed America. Truthdig arts and culture editor Kasia Anderson asks the author and former Ramparts Editor Robert Scheer, Truthdig’s editor-in-chief, why its impact isn’t better remembered, and what will take its place.

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:22:00 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noPeter Richardson’s new book about the groundbreaking Ramparts Magazine says the rag changed America. Truthdig arts and culture editor Kasia Anderson asks the author and former Ramparts Editor Robert Scheer, Truthdig’s editor-in-chief, why its impact isn’tTruthdig Staff and WritersPeter Richardson’s new book about the groundbreaking Ramparts Magazine says the rag changed America. Truthdig arts and culture editor Kasia Anderson asks the author and former Ramparts Editor Robert Scheer, Truthdig’s editor-in-chief, why its impact isn’t better remembered, and what will take its place.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:19:22:00Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/ABombInEveryIssue.mp3 The Torture Memos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/rpjv92V_GCg/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:07:53:12Z Georgetown University law professor David Cole’s new book, “The Torture Memos,” investigates how key members of the U.S. Office of Legal Counsel rewrote the law to make torture legal. Georgetown University law professor David Cole’s new book, “The Torture Memos,” investigates how key members of the U.S. Office of Legal Counsel rewrote the law to make torture legal.

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]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:53:12 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noGeorgetown University law professor David Cole’s new book, “The Torture Memos,” investigates how key members of the U.S. Office of Legal Counsel rewrote the law to make torture legal.Truthdig Staff and WritersGeorgetown University law professor David Cole’s new book, “The Torture Memos,” investigates how key members of the U.S. Office of Legal Counsel rewrote the law to make torture legal.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:07:53:12Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/092509_Truthdig_TortureMemos.mp3 Editors’ Round Table: Moore, Green Phone, Czar Trouble http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/Q41c8hc_7zo/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:06:37:33Z Truthdig editors Robert Scheer, Peter Scheer and Kasia Anderson give their takes on the week’s news, a new eco-phone and Michael Moore’s manifesto. Truthdig editors Robert Scheer, Peter Scheer and Kasia Anderson give their takes on the week’s news, a new eco-phone and Michael Moore’s manifesto.

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]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:37:33 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noTruthdig editors Robert Scheer, Peter Scheer and Kasia Anderson give their takes on the week’s news, a new eco-phone and Michael Moore’s manifesto.Truthdig Staff and WritersTruthdig editors Robert Scheer, Peter Scheer and Kasia Anderson give their takes on the week’s news, a new eco-phone and Michael Moore’s manifesto.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:06:37:33Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/Oct1_Audiopodcast.mp3 Where Did All These Marchers Come From? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/tURXjj79Lhk/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:07:31:43Z Josh Silver from FreePress.net joined us to discuss the Glenn Beck phenomenon, Obama’s health care plan and our country’s dependence on for-profit media. Josh Silver from FreePress.net joined us to discuss the Glenn Beck phenomenon, Obama’s health care plan and our country’s dependence on for-profit media.

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:31:43 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noJosh Silver from FreePress.net joined us to discuss the Glenn Beck phenomenon, Obama’s health care plan and our country’s dependence on for-profit media.Truthdig Staff and WritersJosh Silver from FreePress.net joined us to discuss the Glenn Beck phenomenon, Obama’s health care plan and our country’s dependence on for-profit media.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:07:31:43Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/091109_TruthDig_JoshSIlver.mp3 A Lifeline for Homeowners? Not Really http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/Nx-beg1PYEA/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:03:40:55Z John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity has analyzed the Obama administration’s home loan modification program, which aims to keep troubled borrowers in their homes, and finds it “highly problematic.” John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity has analyzed the Obama administration’s home loan modification program, which aims to keep troubled borrowers in their homes, and finds it “highly problematic.”

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]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:40:55 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noJohn Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity has analyzed the Obama administration’s home loan modification program, which aims to keep troubled borrowers in their homes, and finds it “highly problematic.”Truthdig Staff and WritersJohn Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity has analyzed the Obama administration’s home loan modification program, which aims to keep troubled borrowers in their homes, and finds it “highly problematic.”truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:03:40:55Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/083109_Truthdig_Dunbar.mp3 Chris Hedges on Health Care, War and the New Racism http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/WkFUzDOhnrw/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:21:01:54Z Chris Hedges talks about the illusion of health care reform, the war in Afghanistan, and what he calls the “new racism” in the age of Obama. Chris Hedges talks about the illusion of health care reform, the war in Afghanistan, and what he calls the “new racism” in the age of Obama.

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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:01:54 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noChris Hedges talks about the illusion of health care reform, the war in Afghanistan, and what he calls the “new racism” in the age of Obama.Truthdig Staff and WritersChris Hedges talks about the illusion of health care reform, the war in Afghanistan, and what he calls the “new racism” in the age of Obama.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:21:01:54Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/081909_Truthdig_ChrisHedges.mp3 Thom Hartmann on ‘Threshold’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/CR5OI928MS8/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:22:51:59Z The Truthdig panel talks to radio host and author Thom Hartmann about his new book, “Threshold,” the need for serious financial regulation and his trip to Darfur. The Truthdig panel talks to radio host and author Thom Hartmann about his new book, “Threshold,” the need for serious financial regulation and his trip to Darfur.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:51:59 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noThe Truthdig panel talks to radio host and author Thom Hartmann about his new book, “Threshold,” the need for serious financial regulation and his trip to Darfur.Truthdig Staff and WritersThe Truthdig panel talks to radio host and author Thom Hartmann about his new book, “Threshold,” the need for serious financial regulation and his trip to Darfur.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:22:51:59Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/071409_Truthdig_Hartmann.mp3 Inside the Gates Arrest, Plus ‘Hurt Locker’ Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/zDCPe_gNASM/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:09:36:03Z This week the Truthdig panel talks about the racial politics behind the arrest of high-profile Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who himself said, “I was cast by him [the policeman] in a narrative and he didn’t know how to get out of it.” Also, pop culture critic Sheerly Avni gives a big thumbs up to a new and telling film about the Iraq war, “The Hurt Locker.” This week the Truthdig panel talks about the racial politics behind the arrest of high-profile Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who himself said, “I was cast by him [the policeman] in a narrative and he didn’t know how to get out of it.” Also, pop culture critic Sheerly Avni gives a big thumbs up to a new and telling film about the Iraq war, “The Hurt Locker.”

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:36:03 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noThis week the Truthdig panel talks about the racial politics behind the arrest of high-profile Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who himself said, “I was cast by him [the policeman] in a narrative and he didn’t know how to get out of it.” Also, popTruthdig Staff and WritersThis week the Truthdig panel talks about the racial politics behind the arrest of high-profile Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., who himself said, “I was cast by him [the policeman] in a narrative and he didn’t know how to get out of it.” Also, pop culture critic Sheerly Avni gives a big thumbs up to a new and telling film about the Iraq war, “The Hurt Locker.”truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:09:36:03Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/072309_Truthdig_hurtlocker.mp3 Dennis vs. Goliath http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/V29wL3TFQ4I/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:04:24:06Z Rep. Dennis Kucinich talks about winning a big victory for health care reform, grilling Hank Paulson over the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger, and the battle against crony capitalism. Rep. Dennis Kucinich talks about winning a big victory for health care reform, grilling Hank Paulson over the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger, and the battle against crony capitalism.

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]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:24:06 GMT editor@truthdig.com (Truthdig Staff and Writers)noRep. Dennis Kucinich talks about winning a big victory for health care reform, grilling Hank Paulson over the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger, and the battle against crony capitalism.Truthdig Staff and WritersRep. Dennis Kucinich talks about winning a big victory for health care reform, grilling Hank Paulson over the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger, and the battle against crony capitalism.truthdig,truth,dig,politics,news,interviews,headlines,liberal,democrat,video,video,clip,magazine,progressive,reporting,opinion,religion,social,environmenthttp://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:04:24:06Zhttp://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/071709_Truthdig_kucinich.mp3 Welcome to Truthdig’s Podcast http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TruthdigPodcast/~3/6NUPw1xgcrQ/ http://www.truthdig.com/about/podcasts/#When:21:37:00Z If you’re reading this entry, you’re probably viewing the Truthdig Podcast in a Web browser. If you have iTunes, click here to subscribe to the Truthdig Podcast. If you don’t have iTunes and you’re using a different podcast program, copy this Web address: http://feedproxy.google.com/TruthdigPodcast Now, run whatever podcast program you do have. Paste in the Web address.  There you go! Or, if you prefer the low-tech version, entries below this one contain links to audio files that you can click on and download directly. Tell your friends about our podcast—or even better, the people you argue with. They need us the most. If you’re reading this entry, you’re probably viewing the Truthdig Podcast in a Web browser.

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