The Espionage Act And NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner’s Uphill Struggle To Defend Herself
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner faces an uphill battle at trial after Obama-era leak prosecutions intensified the government’s ability to wield the Espionage Act.
Appeals Court Rules Against Idaho’s Unconstitutional Ag-Gag Law Aimed At Suppressing Journalists
In a decision upholding the First Amendment, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled key parts of an Idaho “ag-gag” law are unconstitutional.
Judge Rules Against Trump Administration’s ‘Warehousing’ Of Iraqi Nationals In Jails
A federal judge ordered the US government to provide bond hearings for nearly 300 Iraqi nationals, who were detained by ICE and have languished in jail.
Unauthorized Disclosure—Episode 42: Farewell, 2017!
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola bid farewell to 2017 in the season’s finale. During the show, the hosts talk about Donald Trump’s foreign policy and what liberal imperialists and neoconservatives disliked about Trump’s first year. We celebrate what parts of Trump’s agenda grassroots resistance was able to stall while
The Dissenter’s Top Films Of 2017
Blade Runner 2049 The sequel to one of the best science fiction films of all time gloriously expands the universe of the 1982 original. Thirty years later, K (Ryan Gosling), an LAPD officer and blade runner, is tasked with an investigation that may unravel everything he knows about the decaying
Jill Stein As Russian Agent: Clinton Democrats And Their Unabashed Delusions
Clinton Democrats’ delusions were reinforced when Dr. Jill Stein was asked to cooperate with the Senate investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Interview With Todd Miller, Author of ‘Storming The Wall: Climate Change, Migration, And Homeland Security’
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola interview journalist Todd Miller, author of Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration, and Homeland Security. It was published by City Lights Books in September and was praised by Bill McKibben, Christian Parenti, and Dahr Jamail, who has appeared on this podcast multiple times. Miller
Widespread Detainee Abuse At ICE Prisons Confirmed By Inspector General Report
The inspector general for the Homeland Security Department conducted unannounced inspections of six immigrant detention facilities overseen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It uncovered glaring examples of detainee abuse and mistreatment at four of the facilities. Inspections were conducted in response to complaints from immigrant rights groups, as well
Elevating Lesser-Known Voices: Support Shadowproof’s Podcasts
Shadowproof’s podcasts provide another medium through which we can elevate voices from marginalized communities and dissenting perspectives that deserve more attention.
Young Turks Reporter Fired Over Sexual Allegations Sues Huffington Post For Defamation
Former Young Turks reporter Jordan Chariton sued Huffington Post for defamation over an article with sexual allegations against him that was later taken down.