Fear of a Black President Fear of a Black President
Right wing commentators would rather stir up racial prejudice than enter into a serious debate about the future of US healthcare.
Aug 3, 2009 / Media Matters for America
Has the Media Killed Healthcare Reform? Has the Media Killed Healthcare Reform?
The Nation's editor and publisher, Katrina vanden Heuvel, joins a panel discussion on the media's coverage of healthcare and the Gates arrest.
Jul 31, 2009 / GRITtv
Katha Pollitt on the Mind-Body Problem Katha Pollitt on the Mind-Body Problem
Pollitt's new book explores many themes including poetry and politics, poetry and motherhood, and why poetry matters, even if people think it doesn't.
Jul 30, 2009 / GRITtv
Republicans Smear the Stimulus Republicans Smear the Stimulus
Nation contributor and Grit TV host Laura Flanders weighs in on how Republicans really have no plan other than opposing Obama's plans.
Jul 30, 2009 / Countdown
Right-Wing Racism Reaches New Heights Right-Wing Racism Reaches New Heights
Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the latest offensive outbursts directed at Obama. Is it a political strategy or a genuine example of racial prejudice?
Jul 30, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Policing the Gossip Industry Policing the Gossip Industry
The Nation's editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel clashes with Dan Abrams over the responsibilities of mainstream media.
Jul 29, 2009 / MSNBC
Immigrants Sound Off on Honduras Immigrants Sound Off on Honduras
Honduran immigrants in New York City discuss their view of recent events that removed President Manuel Zelaya from office.
Jul 29, 2009 / Joseph Huff-Hannon and Marcos Meconi
Will the Birthers Ever Back Down? Will the Birthers Ever Back Down?
The Nation's Chris Hayes joins guest host Howard Dean for a discussion on the increasingly volatile right-wing fringe group which seems to be gaining traction in the GOP.
Jul 29, 2009 / Countdown
Is Taxing the Wealthy Good For Our Health? Is Taxing the Wealthy Good For Our Health?
Does healthcare reform stand a chance against the conservatives' antitax fantasies? Rep. Maxine Waters, Columbia Business School Professor Eric Schoenberg and others weigh in.
Jul 29, 2009 / GRITtv
William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech
William Shatner, accompanied by bongo drums, re-enacts portions of Sarah Palin's resignation speech in his own classic style.
Jul 29, 2009 / The Tonight Show