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Empires of U.S. Idiots
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Empire of U.S. Idiots.” As these words are written, the U.S. empire takes a dangerous step closer to another war in the Middle East after its assassination of an Iranian military leader, major general Qasem… Full Transcript
War Games
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“War Games.” The shocking assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by the U.S. drones is a step closer to war. The general who began his military career as a soldier during the ruinous Iran-Iraq War… Full Transcript
The Puzzle of Afghanistan
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“The Puzzle of Afghanistan.” The flag of the United States rustles in the dry wind of its bases in Afghanistan, but the bases are bereft of ideas on what to do except harass and humiliate… Full Transcript
After 9/11
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“After 9/11.” Today, 18 years after the events of 9/11, after the great war in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan, and various smaller military engagements in other areas of the world, where is the U.S.?… Full Transcript
9/11: Fifteen Years After
It’s Torture in Here Too
Kenneth Hartman
The American Psychology Association recently issued a scathing report of the collusion between members of their organization and government torturers as a part of the War on Terror, begun under the second Bush administration. The… Full Transcript
911 Plus 10 (Long Version)
911 Plus 10
Echos of Empire (Long Version)
Echos of Empire (Short Version)
What Osama’s Killing Means
Why the War Will Not Soon End (Long Version)
Pakistan: The “Democracy” of Boots, Bullets and Brutality (Version B)
Pakistan: The “Democracy” of Boots, Bullets and Brutality (Version A)
The 9/11 Moment
Mumia Abu-Jamal
It is true that 9/11 changed everything, but not the way that the Bush regime intended. It changed how many in the world perceived the U.S., for sure, but the U.S. response to 9/11 has… Full Transcript
Democratic Puppetry
Mumia Abu-Jamal
With wars waged abroad, purportedly for spreading democracy, it’s time to face some uncomfortable truths. People are awake, and aware, that the U.S. and the West doesn’t give a fig about democracy. They care about… Full Transcript
What “War on Terror?
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Have you ever thought, but were afraid to admit, there really wasn’t such a thing as a “war on terror”? Well, worry no more — England’s top prosecutor has set the record straight. Britain’s Director of… Full Transcript
“The Tears Of Empire.” It happened with a suddenness that was stunning. The Taliban taking town by town, village by village, province by province until Kabul itself toppled all without virtually firing a shot. The… Full Transcript