America's Sacrifice Zones

The great writer and journalist Chris Hedges discusses his newest book, Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt. In collaboration with graphic artist, Joe Stacco, Hedges investigates the impact of unfettered capitalism on American life.
Source: Journalist Chris Hedges on "Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt"

Ryan Alford

The Emperor's Clothes

Ryan Alford discusses Obama’s unprecedented claim of authority to assassinate U.S. citizens at his discretion. He also explores how the U.S. has abandoned the Magna Carta and 800 years of legal precedence that protects the people against tyranny.
Source: 7/27/12 Ryan Alford

Bill McKibben

Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math

Environmentalist and writer Bill McKibben talks about his recent Rolling Stone article, Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math with Steve Curwood.
Source: Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math









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Death of the American Dream

James Steele & Donald Barlett

The acclaimed investigative journalism team of Barlett and Steele explain that Washington and Wall Street have dismantled the foundations of America's middle class through a series of actions over several decades. Chief among those destructive actions, was deregulation of various industries and outsourcing of manufacturing jobs. They discuss the plight of the middle class with Juan Williams, columnist for The Hill and Fox News analyst.
Source: After Words: Donald Barlett & James Steele, "The Betrayal of the American Dream," host Juan Williams, The Hill

David Swanson

Top 10 Reasons Wars Can End by David Swanson
Source: Top 10 Reasons Wars Can End

Paul Ehrlich

We're going to go over the top
Paul Ehrlich, American professor and bestselling author, talks to John Vidal about population decline. Professor Ehrlich explains his concerns about depleting global resources and discusses his predictions for the future of our planet.
Source: Paul Ehrlich on depopulation: 'We're going to go over the top' - audio






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The Servant Economy

Jeff Faux and The Servant Economy

Jeff Faux predicts a dark future for the middle class in the U.S. By the mid-2020s, American workers are expected to see a significant decrease in their incomes and have fewer opportunities for employment as service jobs move overseas. Jeff Faux is founding president of the Economic Policy Institute.
Source: The Servant Economy

Farmers in Afghanistan gather an
opium crop to be made into heroin

Politically incorrect economic ideas

Economists disagree about free heroin for addicts, a new tax on financial speculation, and $2 trillion on infrastructure projects.
Source: Free Heroin, And Other Ideas That Won't Get You Elected







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The Parties Versus The People

Mickey Edwards

Mickey Edwards, a former Congressman from Oklahoma, explains that the U.S.' political parties have obtained too much power. He says that the parties have disenfranchised voters and hurt the legislative process by promoting partisanship and discouraging debate.
Source: The Parties Versus the People

Dan Kahan

Political Prejudice



How politically rational are you? What are your views on global warming, nanotechnology or the value of IQ tests and are they based on scientific evidence or cognitive bias?

Michael Blastland talks to top international thinkers including Dan Kahan and Jonathan Haidt about our ability not to let the facts get in the way of deeply held belief.
Source: Political Prejudice

Jonathan Haidt

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