No Matter How Bad Things Seem, 1968 Was Worse
An inside look at the issues and crises that tore the country apart and how President Lyndon B. Johnson navigated what was, till now, the most tumultuous year in modern American history.
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Analyzing the New JFK Revelations
One year after the release of thousands of JFK assassination documents, we can be fairly certain they don’t contain a smoking gun. However, many of these historical records are like small puzzle pieces that allow us to better understand the big picture.
Warren’s New Goal: Actually Draining the Swamp
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a potential 2020 presidential contender, just introduced a fierce anti-corruption bill that DC insiders are calling pie-in-the-sky. But, of course, they would say that, wouldn’t they?
The Kavanaugh Hearing: Beyond the Soundbites
Democrats tried to expose some of his more conservative views, but Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh hid behind the fine print.
Was There a ‘Blue Wave?’
The Democrats captured the House, but suffered losses in the Senate, so was there a “blue wave?”
Elite Secret Society Tied Bush to Circles of Power
National news media are showering George H.W. Bush with accolades for a lifetime of “public service.” Yet much of his service was not in public; and the beneficiaries of his actions often remained unknown outside his inner circle. Many of his lifelong relationships — and the values they reflected — can be traced back to his membership in an elite Yale secret society whose consistent political influence has long been understated.
Kennedy, King Families to Congress: Reopen Probes
On the occasion of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a group of more than 60 prominent American citizens is calling upon Congress to reopen the investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
The Deep State vs. Democracy: Can We Now Handle the Truth?
Journalist David Talbot talks about a new effort, joined by the Kennedy and King families as well as many others, to have Congress reopen assassination probes.
The Mueller Report: Further Proof That a Savior Isn’t Coming
A conversation with author and activist Sarah Kendzior about just how bad things are.
Paul Krassner: The Life of an Investigative Satirist
Upon the death of Paul Krassner this week, we are sharing part of a conversation WhoWhatWhy podcaster Jeff Schechtman had with him back in 2009.
Schooling America on Impeachment
A group of legal activists believes that Americans would be more willing to embrace the idea of removing President Donald Trump from office if they understood the impeachment process better.
Jeffrey Epstein ‘Belonged to Intelligence’?
Who told Alexander Acosta that Epstein “belonged to intelligence?” What would happen if he were forced to talk about it? Why hasn’t that happened?