Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Glory’ By Rhymefest Featuring Billy Branch
Rhymefest co-wrote the Oscar-winning “Glory,” with Common and John Legend. The song appeared in “Selma,” and at the 2017 Chicago Bluesfest, Rhymefest was joined by blues harmonica legend Billy Branch for a performance that transformed the song into a 12-minute jam. The presence of Rhymefest at the Chicago Bluesfest was
BOP Office Rejects Imprisoned CIA Whistleblower’s Complaint Over Guard’s Threatening Conduct
Imprisoned CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling’s complaint over an alleged incident with threatening officer was rejected by Bureau Of Prisons regional office
Chelsea Manning: Surviving Prison Took Priority Over Personal Reflection
Chelsea Manning breaks through establishment media’s conventional framing of her case to offer new details on her struggle to survive these past years.
Interview With Abby Martin And Michael Prysner On Venezuelan Opposition & Attacks On Journalism
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome journalists Abby Martin and Michael Prysner to the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast. They recently took a trip to Venezuela and both have faced threats from parts of the right-wing opposition in the country for their reporting. Martin and Michael produce the weekly show,
Journalists Sue Chicago Police For Records On ‘Heat List’ Used For Predictive Policing
Chicago journalists sued the police for refusing to release records that may reveal their computerized predictions on who will likely engage in gun violence.
Notes On The Trump Justice Department’s First Leak Prosecution
Reality Winner is the first person to be charged with violating the Espionage Act under President Donald Trump’s administration.
‘March For Truth’: The Perils Of Claiming Trump Is Under Russia’s Influence—Without Proof
Democrats demand the country focus on Russia’s alleged election interference without proof instead of advancing a platform that can compete with Trump.
Hillary Clinton’s Post-Truth Claims About Why She Lost To Trump
Donald Trump is often described as a “post-truth” president. Yet, Hillary Clinton has crafted her own alternative reality about why she lost the 2016 election.
Interview With Peter Van Buren: Moral Injury In A State Of Endless War
On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure,” former State Department employee Peter Van Buren joins the show to discuss his new book, “Hooper’s War.” Van Buren blew the whistle on malfeasance and corruption related to reconstruction efforts in Iraq. He is also the author of “Ghosts of Tom Joad,” and, “We Meant
Trump Administration’s Dysfunction Fuels Prospect Of Leaks Prosecutions
The frenetic political climate intensified by leaks will likely push the Trump administration to pursue aggressive leaks prosecutions.