Can Democrats Break the Midterm Curse?
Midway through FDR's first term, Democrats made major gains in the House and Senate. Are there lessons for 2022?
The Oligarchy’s Ultimate Political Weapon (Video)
The oligarchy uses cynicism as a political weapon to make it seem like issues such as climate change and social justice are impossible.
A Week of Really Bad News — Now, Let’s Get to Work
After a week of bad news, the author suggests a class-conscious struggle for peace must also become a political revolution against the corporate state.
Noam Chomsky and Chris Hedges on the State of the American Empire
On this week’s “On Contact,” host Chris Hedges talks to Professor Noam Chomsky, the pioneering linguist, prolific author of numerous seminal political works, about the state of the American Empire.…
American Carnage From a Pandemic President
Think of the U.S. as potentially the most powerful, wealthiest failed state on the planet.
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Kshama Sawant: Bringing Socialism to Seattle
Robert Scheer sits down with Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant to discuss the changing face of socialism in this country.
Jill Stein: The Green Party and the 2016 Election
Robert Scheer sits down with the potential Green party presidential candidate to discuss why she thinks the Green Party is more relevant than ever.
Ralph Nader: Consumer Advocate and Voice against Corporate Power
Robert Scheer sits down with the author, lawyer and five-time presidential candidate to discuss the current political climate and assess Nader's legacy.
Dennis Kucinich: An Unpredictable American Original
Robert Scheer sits down with his long-time friend and former eight-term Ohio congressman to talk about their friendship and Kucinich's career.