Hiroshima Cover-up: Stripping the War Department’s Timesman of His Pulitzer This weekend marks the sixtieth anniversary of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. William Laurence, the New York Times reporter who covered the bombings, was also on the US government payroll. Journalists Amy Goodman and David Goodman call for the Pulitzer Board to strip … Continued
Exclusive: New Information May Reveal Key Details on Judith Miller’s Role in the Rove/CIA Scandal In a rare interview, veteran investigative journalist Murray Waas reveals new information on the federal investigation into the leaking of the identity of undercover CIA operative Valerie Plame and the role of jailed New York Times reporter Judith Miller. We … Continued
A new documentary about the US Government’s coverup of US Military deaths and serious injuries; also tonight, poets stand up for soldiers who refuse to serve – we’ll hear about a special benefit; and a summary of the week’s news from occupied Palestine.
Latin America’s "Bin Laden" Denied Bail, Judge Cites Posada’s Terror Record Leading anti-Castro terrorist Luis Posada Carriles is denied bail in his Texas immigration trial. We speak with a U.S. immigration lawyer who has been retained by the Venezuelan government to represent it in the case as it continues to demand his extradition as well … Continued
The Federalist (Society) Papers: John Roberts and the Right’s Move to Take Control of the Judiciary There is growing focus on an organization that Supreme Court justice nominee John Roberts claims he cannot remember if he joined or not: the Federalist Society. We speak with Alfred Ross of the Institute for Democracy Studies who uncovered … Continued
What’s up with the Weather? The Politics of Climate Change Global warming is transforming life as we know it from the arctic islands to the Long Island Sound. Now, 25 years after we first heard the term, scientists say the debate is over – climate change is here. On this edition, we’ll hear about whom … Continued
Science news 1) A split seems to be developing among environmentalists whether nuclear power can save us from global warming 2) The space shuttle is delayed again, raising the question: do we really need one? 3) A new planet has been discovered orbiting a triple star system 4) Scientists can reverse a form of Alzheimer’s … Continued
Seymour Hersh: Bush Authorized Covert Plan to Manipulate Iraqi Elections Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reports that President Bush authorized covert plans last year to support the election campaigns of Iraqi candidates and political parties with close ties to the White House. Hersh cites unidentified former military and intelligence officials who said the administration … Continued
Hosts Adrienne Lauby and Leroy Moore will address psychiatric disabilities. "Mad Pride Is Human Pride" . In honor of Mad Pride Month, celebrated this year in four nations, Pushing Limits will feature the extraordinary story of Catherine Penny, who recovered from severe psychosis without the use of psychiatric drugs. The hosts will interview Dr. Daniel … Continued
London Subway and Bus Explosions Kill 37, Injure more than 100 Tony Blair is calling the subway and bus explosions in London a series of terrorist attacks designed to coincide with the G8 meetings in Scotland. The blasts ripped through three subway trains and a double-decker bus. Forty people are confirmed dead and more than … Continued
