Reclaiming American Idealism
Why we could use a leader like George McGovern again
On Daniel Berrigan: The Goodness in the Time of Death
In 1971, Fr. Daniel Berrigan wrote about duality in dark times. Actor Eunice Wong holds his words close.
Patton and Westy Meet in a Bar: A Play in One Act
To illustrate the scope of the dishonesty in the U.S. military and its implications, I’ve conjured up a conversation between three senior army officers.
Plague Journal #22: Hot Time at the Old Conventions
Were it not for the overwhelming fact that a more-than-usual death cycle will be going on as this year’s conventions come and go, one could attach the appropriate meaning to…
Killing Democracy in America
This country’s 'forever wars' have become a kind of global pandemic all their own and, like a cytokine storm, are strangling the vital organs of democracy.
Robert Scheer
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Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen: The Great Con of American Patriotism
The two veterans trace the United States' violent trajectory since the Vietnam War.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
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SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
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Seymour Hersh on Witnessing American War Crimes in Vietnam
In a wide-ranging discussion, the Pulitzer prize-winning journalist ponders why other journalists were hesitant to report on the notorious My Lai case.
John Densmore: The Legacy of The Doors
The drummer for The Doors discusses being in the iconic band, staying true to his beliefs, and the people who inspire him today.
Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant on Her Relationship With Ho Chi Minh’s Adviser
The documentary filmmaker and Hollywood actress discusses her film "The General and Me" about Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap.
Daniel Ellsberg: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
The former military analyst talks about why he leaked the Pentagon Papers and why there aren’t more whistleblowers today.
Robert Scheer
SI Podcast
SI: Autobiography
SI: History
SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
Danny Goldberg: Music Is Still a Positive Force in the World
The music industry insider discusses his new book about the summer of love and the changing business of music.
John Scheinfeld on the Making of ‘Chasing Trane’
The documentary filmmaker behind films like "The US vs. John Lennon" discusses his latest movie about jazz icon John Coltrane.
Robert Scheer
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SI: Memory: Autobiography, Biography & History
SI: Reporting Abuse of Power
Joel Whitney: The CIA’s Cold War Literary Influence
The author of "Finks: How the CIA Tricked the World’s Best Writers" discusses how the spy agency used its own form of propaganda to counter criticism.