Are You A Spy, Russ Baker? (2003)

Another light one, for summertime. From 2002-2004, WhoWhatWhy founder and editor Russ Baker lived in Belgrade, Serbia (what, you didn’t?) and penned this humor piece for one of the livelier tabloids.

ObamaCare: Was Roberts Doing Us a Favor? Please Weigh In.

The Supreme Court decision in favor of President Obama’s health insurance mandate is being treated as a great victory for the administration. But does the public win? John Stauber says no. What do you say?

Times/HBO: a Flower for “Poppy” Bush

June marks George H.W. Bush’s 88th birthday. The media consider this an opportunity for celebration—but certainly not for investigation. More bad media behavior preserving the illusion of America as one happy family.

The Hijacking of Arab Spring, and the Media’s Complicity

The Western coup against Syria’s Assad marches along under humanitarian cover, the lemming-like media does its part, and the rest of us miss the whole thing. George Orwell would be so, so impressed.

Classics: Greeks Surmount Another Challenge (2004)

For your enjoyment, here’s a summery classic. WhoWhatWhy founder and editor Russ Baker from 2004, a light piece on Greek preparations (and procrastination) as the Athens summer Olympics approached. (And by the way, in the end, Greece came through like a dream—we’re rooting for the country now, too, in its current financial difficulties.)

RadioWhoWhatWhy: Russ Baker on Government Secrets

Russ Baker with New Hampshire’s Burt Cohen—on government secrecy under Obama, on the “national security state,” solving national mysteries, and more.

A Surprise Ending on Watergate’s 40th Anniversary

Do you still believe in Deep Throat? June 17 is the 40th anniversary of Watergate; as good a time as any to emerge from the fog of disinformation.

Several best-selling books have debunked the “All the President’s Men” version of Richard Nixon’s presidency. Here are three excerpted chapters from one of them—“Family of Secrets” by WhoWhatWhy founder Russ Baker.

Russ Baker on PBS’ WGBH Boston

WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker interviewed by Emily Rooney on “Greater Boston,” PBS affiliate WGBH, June 13, 2012. Discussed: suppressed JFK records, new interpretations of Watergate, the John Edwards prosecution, the bin Laden raid, and more.

Reader Comment: The Rich and the Power of Myth

Boy, do we have smart readers. Here’s another good one—reflecting on Nick Hanauer’s TED talk about job creation, the rich, myths, propaganda, and much more.

TVWhoWhatWhy: Russ Baker on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria

WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker interviewed on drone strikes, strategy regarding the Taliban, policy towards Pakistan, and the situation in Syria.

Must-Watch: O’Donnell on Romney and War

We don’t usually post material from the cable talk channels. But this is one for the ages. Everyone must watch.

Words the Government Uses to Spy on You

Perhaps you’ve seen the list of words that trigger government electronic snooping. But have you ever seen what happens when you use them all?