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Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

The WikiLeaks cables not only uncovered extensive Washington influence in the region, it also ushered in a new age of investigative journalism.

Aug 2, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Jean Casella: Is Solitary Confinement Torture?

Jean Casella: Is Solitary Confinement Torture? Jean Casella: Is Solitary Confinement Torture?

How does having too many postage stamps in prison land you alone in a bathroom-sized cell, 23 hours each day for a month?

Jul 26, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Romney and his kind turned much of our economy into a betting parlor—how did he ever become a serious candidate for the presidency?

Jun 29, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Moustafa Bayoumi: Scapegoating Islam

Moustafa Bayoumi: Scapegoating Islam Moustafa Bayoumi: Scapegoating Islam

How anti-Muslim bias entered the mainstream.

Jun 14, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Stephen Glain: Egypt’s Deep State Is Still in Power

Stephen Glain: Egypt’s Deep State Is Still in Power Stephen Glain: Egypt’s Deep State Is Still in Power

What will become of the military remains post-revolution Egypt's Gordian Knot.

Jun 7, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover

Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover

As a bookseller, Amazon has left no corner of the publishing world untouched. What will happen as it ventures into publishing original content?

Jun 1, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’ Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Why is the Vatican cracking down on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious?

May 24, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Several cities in the United States, including Chicago, prepare for upcoming protests and major conventions with unprecedented levels of security.

May 17, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

You may have never heard of True the Vote, but the organization has major plans for upcoming elections across the country.

May 10, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Ari Berman: How Dangerous Is Romney’s Foreign Policy Team?

Ari Berman: How Dangerous Is Romney’s Foreign Policy Team? Ari Berman: How Dangerous Is Romney’s Foreign Policy Team?

Mitt Romney is easily influenced and highly malleable when it comes to foreign policy.

May 3, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

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