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GRITtv with Laura Flanders is a new, news and arts discussion show, available daily, in multiple formats, with interactivity and a positive take on what's going on. The show launched May 12, 2008.

Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?

Co-director of The Advancement Project Judith Browne-Dianis and Nation columnist Melissa Harris-Lacewell join Laura Flanders to talk about whether Obama has done enough to addr...

Apr 7, 2010 / GRITtv

The Strategy Behind Offshore Drilling The Strategy Behind Offshore Drilling

Grist.org's Dave Roberts explains why Obama's endorsement of offshore drilling may not pan out the way he hopes.

Apr 2, 2010 / GRITtv

Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell explains why Obama is not talking about race and what it means for African Americans.

Mar 24, 2010 / GRITtv

The Death and Life of American Journalism The Death and Life of American Journalism

John Nichols and Bob McChesney explain why the government should provide subsidies for media outlets.

Feb 4, 2010 / GRITtv

Who Are You Calling Crazy? Who Are You Calling Crazy?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses Obama's desire to keep democratic processes intact and what being "crazy" can really mean.

Jan 26, 2010 / GRITtv

Video: Change Won’t Come Easy Video: Change Won’t Come Easy

Katrina vanden Heuvel urges Democrats to mobilize their base and stop making damaging compromises with the Right.

Jan 22, 2010 / GRITtv

Government Regulation’s Value Government Regulation’s Value

Katrina vanden Heuvel wonders if we can radically rethink our economic system.

Jan 13, 2010 / GRITtv

What Happened to Obama’s Movement? What Happened to Obama’s Movement?

The Obama campaign was a massive grassroots mobilization, but a year later, has the organization that grew out of it failed to keep up the momentum?

Jan 6, 2010 / GRITtv

2009: Looking Back on the Year and a Decade 2009: Looking Back on the Year and a Decade

The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel joins a panel discussion and takes a look back on the past decade, which some are calling "the worst ever."

Dec 23, 2009 / GRITtv

Provide Money for Jobs From TARP Provide Money for Jobs From TARP

The Nation's John Nichols cautions against a tepid response to our most pressing crisis: unemployment.

Dec 8, 2009 / GRITtv

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