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War racket EXPLAINED: Business booming for US 'defense' contractors (Full show)
Despite stock market turmoil in other sectors, defense contractors Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and Raytheon are doing good business. Meanwhile, the US outspends Russia by a factor of ten on its military. The US military budget is more than the...
Feb 18, 2022 02:45
Trauma & Transformation in an American Prison, Part 1
In part one of a two-part interview, journalist Hugh Hamilton discusses the saga of trauma and transformation in an American prison as chronicled in journalist Chris Hedges’ new book, ‘Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American...
Oct 15, 2021 06:46
On Contact: Corporate tyranny & Steven Donziger
On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to Steven Donziger, the human rights environmental justice attorney, about the grim reality when we confront the real centers of power.Donziger has been fighting polluting American oil companies for nearly...
May 30, 2021 06:27
Syria. The story of one tragedy
Leith is a timid boy who hasn’t got many friends at school. If you didn’t know his story, he seems like an ordinary child. But five years ago, he suffered an immense trauma. His parents, brothers, and sisters were killed by a group of...
May 26, 2021 08:54
System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian slams Turkey over Nagorno-Karabakh war, Armenian genocide (E983)
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the lead singer of System of a Down, Serj Tankian. He discusses the new documentary ‘Truth to Power’, which explores his family history, including his grandparents surviving the Armenian...
Mar 1, 2021 07:06
On Contact: Public monuments & racism with Professor James W Loewen
On the show this week, Chris Hedges, in his second interview with Professor James W Loewen, discusses public monuments and statues, who puts them up and why, and what may replace them. Prof Loewen is the author of ‘Lies Across America: What...
Aug 30, 2020 11:30
No vaccine will give 100% protection against COVID-19 – vaccine developer
As the effect of the coronavirus pandemic continues to create shocking figures, vaccine trials offer a glimmer of hope. What are the odds of beating the virus before it causes even more devastation? We talked about this with microbiologist Dr...
Jul 31, 2020 06:24
US/UK extraditions and Nicaragua (E341)
It’s a good time to be a specialist in extradition law. In Britain, at the moment, there is a flurry of extradition cases. The United States wants Julian Assange, former MI6 agent Christopher Steele, and His Royal Highness Prince Andrew....
Jul 18, 2020 13:23
Julian Assange w/UN special rapporteur on torture
Chris Hedges discusses with Nils Melzer, UN special rapporteur on torture, the conditions of Julian Assange’s detention, his psychological and physical health, as well as the judicial proceedings against Assange. Follow us on...
Jul 7, 2019 06:15
If I were Iran, I would want to pull out of the JCPOA as well – Mogherini’s adviser
Washington’s disdain for international agreements has left Europe doubtful about the US as a trusted partner. Will the new EU Parliament constellations help Europe pull through? We talk about this with Nathalie Tocci, special adviser to the...
Jun 17, 2019 06:50