America's gun obsession

America's gun obsession

The United States has had a gun control problem for years but recently with the shooting of Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, it seems to have been thrust into America's conscious yet again. What is the answer to this violence and what should the US do about its gun problem? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Radio Host Adam Kokesh and Author Kevin Powell to discuss guns in America

Obama cuddles up to Wall Street

Obama cuddles up to Wall Street


In Washington DC, there are many relationships being formed between Wall Street and US politicians. Half way through President Obama's first term, what has he shown as a result of his economic policies with an economy still sputtering? Author Les Leopold says President Obama's Administration is filled with ex-Wall Street bankers, which solidifies the obvious; Obama has no intention of a Wall Street crackdown. He is going to let the largest banks get bigger, they are going to walk off with wild profits and bonus' and he is going to hope it doesn't crash on his watch

USA-- Credit Card Nation

USA-- Credit Card Nation


While compulsively shopping is not a mental disorder, the US has dozens of therapy groups and clinics for those willing to admit they are hooked on spending. Author Dr. Robert Manning says, "We have a decline in real income in America, we have had an expectation that credit isn't an earned privilege but rather it is an entitlement of American society.

US faking war on terror

US faking war on terror

The FBI successfully thwarted a terrorist bombing in Portland, OR, after following the suspect for over a year. However, as more of these plots are diffused many people are saying this is entrapment and the government is lying to the American people. In the case of the Muslim teen in Oregon, was this homegrown terror a part of the war on terror?

US police disregard civil liberties

US police disregard civil liberties

The United States has been known as a beacon for civil liberties, except these days it seems those rights are being stripped away more and more. Police in Fort Benning, GA arrested RT correspondent Kaelyn Forde and cameraman Jon Conway at a rally that was protesting the SOA, however the two were doing their jobs as part of the press. Author and blogger David Lindorff says US police are a part of a joint strike force with Homeland Security to collect information on Americans in order to create a police state.

Police crackdown, US activists lose rights

Police crackdown, US activists lose rights

The United States prides itself on the rights to free speech and protest. However, as more preemptive arrests of activists occur, are US citizens losing their rights? Over the weekend RT correspondent Kaelyn Forde and cameraman Jon Conway were arrested, trying to do their jobs. Author and activist David Swanson says there is a police crackdown on activists and protestors that violates our first amendment rights.

Daniel Estulin: 'Bilderberg using Bout as a pawn'

Daniel Estulin: 'Bilderberg using Bout as a pawn'


Suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been extradited from Thailand to the United States to stand trial, a development opposed by Moscow. Russia has long opposed Bout's extradition to the United States and called for him to be released and returned home. Author Daniel Estulin says Viktor Bout is one of Bilderberg's pawns in its attempt to destroy Russia.

No exit from Afghanistan

No exit from Afghanistan


Afghanistan looks to become a focus during the NATO summit in Lisbon later this week, where the hot topic will be the US leaving Afghanistan in 2014. Although, wasn't the US supposed to be withdrawing September, 2011? Former Bush Administration official Michael O'Brien says the problem starts with an unclear direction and objective from the national leadership!

Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author

Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author


Police are investigating whether the author of a guide for pedophiles did anything illegal even as they try to protect him from a threat posted on a local website. (Nov. 13)

US men lack dating "game"

US men lack dating "game"


Are American men so desperate that they are willing to spend thousands of dollars to go to a "dating camp"? Apparently, American men are turning to an expert for dating advice on finding "the one". believes that men who go to these sessions are doing themselves a service because they are getting out of their comfort zone

G20 sets up NWO

G20 sets up NWO

As the G20 summit got under way in South Korea, President Obama voiced confidence that leaders would agree on steps for balanced and sustainable global economic growth. However, if you listen closer you might hear what is really going on. According to Author Jeffrey Grupp the New World Order (NWO) is hard at work making all the economic decisions for the world's economies

Lindorff: Kangaroo court convicted Mumia Abu-Jamal

Lindorff: Kangaroo court convicted Mumia Abu-Jamal

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments concerning the sentence of death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal, a case that has been in court for almost three decades. David Lindorff, the author of Killing Time: An investigation into the death row case of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Lindorff went to the protests in Philadelphia and says Mumia Abu-Jamal has used up all his appeals and would have to come up with new evidence to gain a new trial

'America's failure in Iraq'

'America's failure in Iraq'


The United States second invasion of Fallujah was marred with reports that US troops used weapons with depleted uranium. 6 years later the toxicity levels are still affecting people in the area and in many cases are killing them. Michael M. O'Brien an author and former Bush administration official, believes the entire reconstruction in Iraq has been an entire sham because there was a lack of transition from American to Iraqi forces

US falling from grace

US falling from grace


The World Justice Project released a report that stated that the United States ranks extremely low on many polls. It seems that the US has fallen from grace as it lags behind in these world rankings, demonstrating that the US is crumbling. Author and activist David Swanson says that the United States' "super power" status is in jeopardy when compared to the European Union, which is bigger and stronger than the US.

US unions losing fight

US unions losing fight

All over the world, labor unions fight continued battles for the common good and the working class. This used to be the case in the US, however more recently many United States unions have become an extension of the Democratic Party. Is this continued relationship between unions and Democrats going weaken their strength?