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Russ Baker on CIA, JFK & Bush

September 9, 2012 - Full Interviews With Our Guests, Journalists, Most Recent, Our Podcast

Why was George Bush in Dallas the day JFK was killed? Russ Baker is a US investigative journalist and founder of the nonprofit website WhoWhatWhy.com. His recurring themes are politics, secrecy, and abuses of power. His recent writings have focused on elites in finance, resource extraction, military and intelligence operations, and their quiet influence over national and global political and economic affairs. In 2009 Bloomsbury published his book Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces That Put It in the White House, and What Their Influence Means for America. Family of Secrets was released in paperback in November 2009, under the title Family of Secrets: the Bush Dynasty, America’s Invisible Government, and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years. The book has been reviewed by many print and electronic journals.

Director Kirby Dick

September 6, 2012 - Directors, Full Interviews With Our Guests, Most Recent, Our Podcast

Outrage, written and directed by Kirby Dick, tackles the hypocrisy of closeted politicians who promote anti-gay legislation. On today’s show Kirby discusses the closeted Florida Governor Charlie Crist who a month ago came out as a Democrat but still refuses to come out of the closet. Crist is scheduled to speak tomorrow at the Democratic convention despite the fact that when he was governor Crist supported some of America’s most draconian anti gay legislation. Kirby’s new film, The Invisible War, chronicles the epidemic of rape in the Armed Forces.

1,000 Jokes From One Spill

September 6, 2012 - Most Recent, Our Podcast

Have Americans lost the right to sue? We debunk the myths of “Tort Reform” with director of the documentary Hot Coffee, Susan Saladoff. Hot Coffee is airing on HBO and is also available as a download on iTunes. It chronicles the story of a 78-year-old woman’s quest for justice after coffee from McDonald’s spilled on her lap. What do we really know about her case and the disinformation campaign that turned her trial into a joke? Prepare to be outraged, then hug a lawyer. For more on Hot Coffee go to www.hotcoffeethemovie.com
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Obama v. Labor

September 3, 2012 - Most Recent, Our Podcast

The Democrats bring their convention to North Carolina one of the original “right to work” states. Has Obama turned his back on labor? Why are some of your favorite Hollywood stars promoting a new movie that undermines the Teachers Union? We celebrate Labor Day with Josh Eidelson who covers labor for Salon and In These Times. Plus Robin Roberts serenades us with union songs.