Sanford, Ensign and the Politics of Affairs Sanford, Ensign and the Politics of Affairs
Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell talks to MSNBC's Keith Olbermann about philandering politicians and why their private affairs matter to the public.
Jul 16, 2009 / Countdown
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge
Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Daily Show
Why Is the CIA Keeping Cheney’s Secrets? Why Is the CIA Keeping Cheney’s Secrets?
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the need for information about the torture, warrantless wiretapping and secret programs of the Bush era.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Ed Show
Goldman Sachs: Risk Takers or Coup Makers? Goldman Sachs: Risk Takers or Coup Makers?
Matt Taibb and others discuss Goldman Sachs's record profits and how backroom deals and taxpayer dollars were used to resuscitate the banking industry.
Jul 15, 2009 / GRITtv
Palin Abandons Alaska and the Facts Palin Abandons Alaska and the Facts
The Nation's Chris Hayes on Sarah Palin's wildly inaccurate recent op-ed in the Washington Post on cap-and-trade legislation.
Jul 15, 2009 / Countdown
Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress should stop protecting the private healthcare industry and provide quality healthcare for all Americans.
Jul 14, 2009 / YouTube
Fuel Fuel
A new documentary explores how alternative and sustainable energies can reduce our country's and the world's addictive dependence on fossil fuels.
Jul 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / YouTube
The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire
As details emerge of how the Fed secretly doled out trillions during the financial crisis, Congress demands accountability.
Jul 13, 2009 / American News Project
Judging Sonia Sotomayor Judging Sonia Sotomayor
As the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor kick off, The Nation interviews Slate's Dahlia Lithwick for a preview.
Jul 13, 2009 / The Nation Video