Media Analysis

Rupert and James Murdoch

What the Fox Is Going On Between Roger Ailes and Rupert Murdoch’s Sons? What the Fox Is Going On Between Roger Ailes and Rupert Murdoch’s Sons?

Could shifts in Murdoch’s empire mean a kinder, gentler Fox News?

Jun 22, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Henry Wallace Nation Security Forum

New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society

The theme of alternative foreign policy and national security possibilities is what animates an ambitious new project from our friends at Brave New Films.

Jun 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg

‘Are You Black?’ ‘Yes.’ An Interview With Rachel Dolezal

‘Are You Black?’ ‘Yes.’ An Interview With Rachel Dolezal ‘Are You Black?’ ‘Yes.’ An Interview With Rachel Dolezal

In these excerpts from an interview with Melissa Harris-Perry, Rachel Dolezal, the former president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP who resigned amid accusations that she lied…

Jun 16, 2015 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How to Defend the Indefensible How to Defend the Indefensible

The issue isn't police misconduct—the issue is rap music and baggy pants!

Jun 16, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

News We Can’t Lose

News We Can’t Lose News We Can’t Lose

As prospects for traditional media decline, alternatives are emerging.

May 13, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez at the March on Washington in 1963.

Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album: Is this a Joke? Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album: Is this a Joke?

Fans have been puzzled and troubled by Bob Dylan's new Christmas album. To help figure out what Dylan is doing, we turned to Sean Wilentz -- he's the official historian at the offi...

Dec 13, 2009 / Jon Wiener

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