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Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen: The Great Con of American Patriotism

February 8, 2019 0 Comments

The two veterans trace the United States' violent trajectory since the Vietnam War.

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Octavio Solis: The Border Story Our Leaders Don’t Want You to Hear

February 1, 2019 0 Comments

The author and playwright discusses his latest book and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in his hometown of El Paso, Texas.

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John Duffy and Ray Nowosielski: The Illegal CIA Operation That Brought Us 9/11

January 25, 2019 0 Comments

Was it conspiracy or idiocy that led to the failure of U.S. intelligence agencies to detect and prevent the 2001 terror attacks?

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Juan Cole: The West Has Islam Dangerously Wrong

January 18, 2019 0 Comments

The University of Michigan professor and author explores our biggest misconceptions about the world's second-largest religion.

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Jenny and Sherry Thompson: The ‘Highest Danger’ of the Cold War Isn’t Behind Us

December 28, 2018 0 Comments

"The Kremlinologist" authors discuss their landmark book, Soviet communism and the real dangers of nuclear war.

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Carmen Segarra: Wall Street’s Corruption Runs Deeper Than You Can Fathom

December 7, 2018 0 Comments

The "Noncompliant"author sounds off on Goldman Sachs, deregulation and how our culture rewards bad behavior.

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Alexandria Bombach: An Urgent Call for Humanity in the Age of Trump

November 9, 2018 0 Comments

The film director discusses her documentary, "On Her Shoulders," the Yazidi people, and the challenges of telling the story of Nobel Peace Prize co-winner Nadia Murad.

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Susan Lacy: Jane Fonda Is a Living, Breathing Rebuke of the Patriarchy

September 21, 2018 0 Comments

The "Jane Fonda in Five Acts" director reflects on the film star's personal evolution and her sui generis brand of political activism.

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Zeiad Abbas: Western Media Has Abandoned Palestine

August 17, 2018 0 Comments

The filmmaker, journalist and refugee describes living conditions of Palestinians under the state of Israel and condemns the alliance between Trump and Netanyahu.

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Lauren Greenfield: ‘Generation Wealth’ and the Loss of the Self

August 3, 2018 0 Comments

A discussion with Emmy Award-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker on her film “Generation Wealth" and the loss of the self.

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Seymour Hersh on Witnessing American War Crimes in Vietnam

July 20, 2018 0 Comments

In a wide-ranging discussion, the Pulitzer prize-winning journalist ponders why other journalists were hesitant to report on the notorious My Lai case.

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Sara Driver: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Work Is as Relevant as Ever

May 31, 2018 0 Comments

The independent film director discusses "Boom for Real," her documentary about the early career of the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Kenneth A. Carlson on the Film That Led to a Ceasefire in South Sudan

April 27, 2018 0 Comments

The documentary filmmaker discusses his new film "Heart of Nuba" about the heroic doctor Tom Catena in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan.

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John Densmore: The Legacy of The Doors

April 20, 2018 0 Comments

The drummer for The Doors discusses being in the iconic band, staying true to his beliefs, and the people who inspire him today.

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Norman G. Finkelstein: Palestinians Are Modern Day Martyrs

April 13, 2018 0 Comments

The author discusses his new book about the plight of Palestinians, “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” and his Jewish heritage.

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