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?

Reader Comment: Questioners Vs. Believers

We’re going to occasionally post some of the more thoughtful comments from our readers. Here’s the first: a look at the very different mindsets of those who question things, and those who rigidly stick to their long-held beliefs.

Do Republicans Lie More Than Democrats? Here’s What’s Circulating…

Where was Obama really born? Well, where were thousands of Floridians really born? We take a hard look at those email rumors circulating—and at the “truth” issues not getting enough of our attention.

12-year-old Canadian Explains How Banks Rip Off Public Via Gov’t Debt

This 12-year-old Canadian girl may or may not have had help with her ideas. But then, don’t we all? Is her speech any less hers than, say, one by Mitt Romney?

Russ Baker in San Francisco

Russ Baker lecture in San Francisco. On the tabloidization of life, the stories we’re not getting, liberal vs. conservative, our heroes, elites vs. common people, how the powerful keep their power, and why we must read books. (One hour)

Verdict on WhoWhatWhy: See “Edwards Case”

Given the outcome of the Edwards case, we’d like to call attention to what we said about it. And to what makes WhoWhatWhy unique.