Blowback: How a CIA-Backed Coup Led to the Rise of Iran's Ayatollahs
In the latest episode of Mehdi Hasan's series on blowback, how the CIA's toppling of Mohammad Mossadegh led to the Islamic revolution in Iran.
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Cory Booker Claims He Didn't Know He Held a Pro-Palestine Sign. New Details Cast Doubt on His Denial
Pro-Palestinian activists say they spoke briefly with Booker about their advocacy work before taking a picture with him holding a pro-Palestinian sign.
With Latest Syria Threats, Trump Continues to Be More Confrontational Toward Russia Than Obama Was
As usual, the prevailing narrative in official Washington and its media organs is the exact opposite of reality.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Primary Opponents Want to Challenge Her Foreign Policy Positions. Why Won’t She Debate Them?
Tulsi Gabbard has not debated a primary opponent since she was first elected to Congress in 2012. Hawaii voters are starting to take notice.
Deconstructed Podcast: Will John Bolton Get Us All Killed?
Former Brazilian diplomat José Bustani talks about the time soon-to-be National Security Adviser John Bolton implicitly threatened his children.
As Gaza Sinks Into Desperation, A New Book Makes the Case Against Israeli Brutality
In his new book, “Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom,” Norman Finkelstein presents Gaza’s case like a veteran prosecutor at a homicide trial.
Democrats Set to Re-Nominate Sen. Bob Menendez After Preventing Challengers, Showing How Calcified the Party Is
Democrats unite behind one of the sleaziest, most corrupt incumbent senators, ensuring that no credible primary challenge can be mounted.
Bonus Intercepted Podcast: Ralph Nader on Gina Haspel, John Bolton, Syria, and the “Decrepit” Democratic Party
The consumer rights advocate and presidential candidate pulls no punches in speaking about the 2016 election, the DNC lawsuit, and Mueller’s investigation.
Sohail Daulatzai on Islam, White Supremacy, and the Myth of the Empire of Liberty
Sohail Daulatzai discusses his new book and explains why the film “The Battle of Algiers” is still relevant more than 50 years after its release.
After “Dark Times” in Pretrial Detention, Reality Winner Sought Closure in Plea Deal
Winner has seen “dark times” during pretrial detention in the small county jail, where she struggles with depression and an eating disorder.