Amidst ceasefire deal between US and Russia in Syria, journalist Gareth Porter joins “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast to address central flaw in the deal.

Whistleblower Thomas Drake and Snowden attorney Jesselyn Radack share their insights on Oliver Stone’s film.

A report from the inspector general for the Justice Department contends the FBI did not violate any rules when it impersonated an Associated Press editor to catch a suspect.

The United States Army agreed to provide Chelsea Manning access to gender reassignment surgery days after she launched a hunger strike to force the military to provide the medical treatment she needs. If the Army follows through, Manning will likely set a precedent that could be hugely positive for thousands

A maximum security facility at Guantanamo Bay, which was used to control “non-compliant prisoners,” including hunger strikers, was closed by the Pentagon.

Forty-five years ago, on September 13, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller deployed the National Guard, police, and guards to crush the prisoner rebellion at the Attica state prison.  Tear gas was launched. Prisoners who were not resisting were shot and killed. Torture and abuse of prisoners was employed to restore

“Never Forget” is supposedly a pledge to not allow the deaths on 9/11 to be in vain, but it’s not as if the US has honored their sacrifice by consulting history.

Donna Murch outlines brutal system where black Americans are criminalized and forced to pay for their punishment while incarcerated.

Chelsea Manning has launched a hunger strike that she says will last until the military and US government stop bullying her and give her the help she needs.