Commentary: John Nichols on Write-In Candidates Commentary: John Nichols on Write-In Candidates
Can Lisa Murkowski's write-in campaign in Alaska serve as an example of how to mobilize voters in the twenty-first century?
Oct 15, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
The Breakdown: What Caused the Foreclosure Crisis? The Breakdown: What Caused the Foreclosure Crisis?
Bank of America—the largest US bank—has just said that it will halt foreclosures in 23 states due to documentation irregularities. How did we get into the foreclosure crisis in the...
Oct 15, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Nation Conversations: Ari Berman and Howard Dean on the Democratic Party Nation Conversations: Ari Berman and Howard Dean on the Democratic Party
Howard Dean joins Ari Berman to discuss Berman's new book and to examine how Democrats can amp up their base in the face of lagging enthusiasm and continuing partisan attacks.
Oct 14, 2010 / The Nation
Conversation: Greg Mitchell on Politics and Media Manipulation Conversation: Greg Mitchell on Politics and Media Manipulation
The Nation's Media Fix blogger Greg Mitchell takes us back to the origins of media campaigning with Upton Sinclair's 1934 bid for California governor.
Oct 13, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Stephen Cohen on Facing Russia’s Gulag Past Stephen Cohen on Facing Russia’s Gulag Past
Cohen joins WABC Radio's John Batchelor to describe the evolution of his recent book, The Victims Return, which investigates the lives of survivors of Stalin's gulags.
Oct 13, 2010 / The John Batchelor Show
Homophobia Shouldn’t be the Norm in America Homophobia Shouldn’t be the Norm in America
The Nation's Richard Kim speaks with the hosts of Democracy Now! about the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, America's culture of homophobia and how politicians continue to fan the fla...
Oct 13, 2010 / Democracy Now!
Will Sex Appeal Trump Substance in the Midterm Elections? Will Sex Appeal Trump Substance in the Midterm Elections?
The Nation's Betsy Reed and Esquire's Tom Junod debate the appeal of female Republican candidates—and whether the conserva-femmes are actually good for women.
Oct 13, 2010 / MSNBC
Briefing: Ari Berman & Karen Finney on Mobilizing the Democratic Base Briefing: Ari Berman & Karen Finney on Mobilizing the Democratic Base
As the Tea Partiers and the GOP's committed base amp up their efforts ahead of the fast-approaching midterms, the Democrats can't match the right's fervor. Where did they go so w...
Oct 12, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
A Sobering Anniversary in Afghanistan A Sobering Anniversary in Afghanistan
On October 7, 2010, the Afghanistan War entered its 10th year. It's time to rethink this brutal, futile conflict.
Oct 11, 2010 / Brave New Films
Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future
Russ Feingold has been one of the few consistently progressive Senators in Washington, so it's no surprise that he's now a prime target for conservatives.
Oct 8, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV