A New Turn in Latin America? A New Turn in Latin America?
Venezuela's Hugo Chávez is willing to engage in direct talks with President Obama. How will this effect US policy in the region?
Feb 16, 2009 / GRITtv
Jobs With Justice or Just Jobs? Jobs With Justice or Just Jobs?
As the nation struggles to save and create jobs, how do we make sure workers aren't robbed? Plus: the battle to confirm Hilda Solis.
Feb 11, 2009 / GRITtv
The Business of War The Business of War
Even as congress denies billions in assistance to states, there is little if any talk of cutting US defense spending. Who's profiting and what is their interest in maintaining a wa...
Feb 10, 2009 / GRITtv
The White House Information Wars The White House Information Wars
Has the Obama administration's attempt to 'reach the public without having to rely on the mainstream media' worked? Hendrik Hertzberg and other journalists weigh in.
Feb 5, 2009 / GRITtv
Patrick Cockburn on America’s Defeat Patrick Cockburn on America’s Defeat
Patrick Cockburn, David Enders and Bassam Haddad discuss the recent elections in Iraq and the withdrawal of American troops.
Feb 4, 2009 / GRITtv
Will The Stimulus Create Jobs? Will The Stimulus Create Jobs?
Economists Dean Baker and Teresa Ghilarducci, the New York Times's Louis Uchitelle and others discuss the economic recovery plan.
Feb 3, 2009 / GRITtv
On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More? On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More?
What separates Bernie Madoff from the titans of Wall Street? For one thing, he doesn't have the backing of Uncle Sam.
Feb 2, 2009 / GRITtv
New President, the Same Old Spin? New President, the Same Old Spin?
We may have a new government in Washington, but the press corps hasn't changed. Are the media asking the right questions?
Jan 29, 2009 / GRITtv
On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act? On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act?
If Israel in Gaza and the United States, through its use of torture in Iraq, have committed war crimes, what can be done?
Jan 28, 2009 / GRITtv
The Politics of Hunger The Politics of Hunger
Oil prices have come down steadily but the global food crisis continues to worsen. What's driving the crisis at home and abroad?
Jan 27, 2009 / GRITtv