Congress funding media propaganda machine

Congress funding media propaganda machine



Congress is spending billions on the Broadcasting Board of Governors, all the while cutting funds for public broadcasting. Why is it so? Author Eva Golinger says that the media perpetuated abroad by America is delivering US propaganda outside of the country. There is always a double standard when it comes to US foreign policy, says Golinger, who thinks the US' media apparatus is being used to shape public opinion outside of the States.

America's trigger happy society

izona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot at point blank in the head over the weekend, leaving many to wonder if gun control laws in the United States are weak. Is America's trigger happy society really able to lead by example? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Filmmaker Danny Schechter, Activist David Swanson and Journalist Andy Worthington to discuss the problems of guns in America

Ariz. Shooting Puts Congress on High Alert

Ariz. Shooting Puts Congress on High Alert

Shaken by the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, lawmakers from both parties say it's time to tone down the rhetoric. The nation's bitter political climate has become a suspect of sorts in the rampage that left 6 dead and Giffords injured. (Jan. 9)

"US debt is largely fictitious"

"US debt is largely fictitious"

The United States is in serious debt but the latest numbers show the US national debt has surpassed $14 trillion. From June, 2010 until the end of the year the US racked up another trillion dollars worth of debt. Economist Michael Hudson says the important thing to realize is the government doesn't borrow money it creates it, the whole issue of whether the US has a debt problem is largely fictitious.

112th Congress Convenes

112th Congress Convenes

The 112th Congress has been called to order, launching a new era of divided government as Republicans take over the House and share power with Democrats and President Barack Obama. (Jan. 5)

New Congress, old results

New Congress, old results

In January the new Congress will come into power and with it new set of foreign policy but who will be influential and what effects could we see? Just Foreign Policy Director Robert Naiman believes Ileana Ros-Lehtinen can have a huge influence and what you will see are wild charges against Venezuela, China, Iran and Russian governments which the Obama Administration will have to respond.

Is Ron Paul America's savior?

Is Ron Paul America's savior?

As Ron Paul has gained favor with many of America's youth, will he be catapulted to Presidency? Many of his supporters argue that Ron Paul is exactly what this country needs to get back on track, including bythestyle.tv's Shelly Roche. She says that many young Americans were politically apathetic until, as the saying goes, Ron Paul cured my apathy.

Has Bradley Manning betrayed the US?

Has Bradley Manning betrayed the US?



With WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in police custody and Pfc. Bradley Manning behind bars, who allegedly leaked all the secret documents, there is much discussion over the fate of these two men. The City Council of Berkeley, California announced it will soon be voting on a resolution that would elevate the status of Pfc. Bradley Manning to that of hero. Director of the US Strategic Perspective Institute David Gewirtz and Courage to Resist Project Director Jeff Paterson join RT's Kristine Frazao to discuss.

Bradley Manning, hero or traitor?

Bradley Manning, hero or traitor?


The City Council of Berkeley, California announced it will soon be voting on a resolution that would elevate the status of Pfc. Bradley Manning, suspected of leaking confidential information to Julian Assange and Wikileaks, to that of hero. Has Pfc. Manning betrayed his country or has he shed light on what is wrong with America? RT's Kristine Frazao is joined by Blogger Michael Haltman and Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin debate the next chapter of the WikiLeaks saga.

Lobbyists covering up for dictators

Lobbyists covering up for dictators


Is there deliberate deception by Washington DC lobbyists that appear to care more about the money than who they are defending? Many countries, some whose human rights records are awful, come to lobbyists in Washington in order to revamp their image in Congress and the US. Patton Boggs lobbyist Graham Wisner says a good lobbyist helps shed light on a nation trying to change, not fool Congressional staffers

Congress leaves unemployed Americans in the cold

Congress leaves unemployed Americans in the cold

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will see their federal unemployment benefits expire this week, and millions more by the end of the year, just in time for the holiday season. Economist Max Fraad Wolff says there is a lot of room to cut the deficit instead of these benefits, starting with military which spends more than half the world's defense budget

US Congress refuses to extend unemployment benefits

US Congress refuses to extend unemployment benefits


Extended unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans begin to run out Wednesday, cutting off a steady stream of income and guaranteeing a dismal holiday season for people already struggling with bills they cannot pay. Daniel Vision from the National Inflation Association says the United States economy will never recover as long as the government continues to distort the economy with economic programs like cash for clunkers.

FDA in bed with corporate America

FDA in bed with corporate America


The Senate passed "farmaggedon", a bill today that is designed to empower the FDA in order to overhaul the country's food safety regulations. Many believe this will give the FDA and Monsanto, the largest producer of genetically altered seeds, a monopoly on the food industry. Shelly Roche from bytestyle.tv says the current food safety czar Michael Taylor who is a former Monsanto employee, amplifying the connection between corporations and the government.

FDA controls your food

FDA controls your food


The Senate had an unusual moment of aisle-crossing today when it passed a hotly debated measure designed to beef up the FDA's power to issue recalls and monitor safety conditions for food producers. George Hemminger from Survive and Thrive TV believes the bill passed because of big corporation funding and Congress who is only looking out for themselves.

Stimulus failed, austerity next for US?

Stimulus failed, austerity next for US?


As many Americans continue to struggle with the economy worsening, is the United States' economy headed towards austerity measures? President Obama told Americans that we need to make broad sacrifice in order to correct the long term fiscal course. Joe Weisenthal says the most likely scenario is some kind of long term sacrifice, such as reducing the cost of Social Security or Medicare.

Obama weakening as START ratification looms

Obama weakening as START ratification looms


The START treaty is US President Obama's crown jewel when it comes to his foreign policy objective; however that is in danger due to the GOP holding it up in Congress. If the treaty is not passed before year's end, it will be in major danger of failing once more Republicans join Congress. The Hill columnist Brent Budowsky is optimistic the START treaty will be passed through Congress because many Republicans understand the importance of the treaty

START of a lame duck Congress

START of a lame duck Congress


US President Barack Obama met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev last week during the G20 summit to assure him that the treaty would be passed through Congress. However, it has been held up in Congress by Republicans and specifically John Kyle of Arizona who is the expert on arms control for the Republican Party. Lawrence Korb points out that the Republicans want modifications to the treaty and he believes the treaty will be difficult to pass in this short time frame.

Obama promises new START

Obama promises new START


The START treaty has been held up in Congress for months because Republicans refuse to ratify it due to concerns over the US military being able to set up strategic defenses. President Obama met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during the G20 summit to discuss the matter and he assured President Medvedev he is optimistic the treaty would be pushed through

Obama Weekly Address: Limiting Earmarks

Obama Weekly Address: Limiting Earmarks


Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Barack Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban. (Nov. 13)

US Congress can't help economy

US Congress can't help economy

As the US economy continues to plunge it seems that politicians are continuing to place the blame on the Chinese. Will the newly elected Congress be able to do anything to help job growth in the US? Author Nomi Prins believes that it doesn't matter who is elected to Congress, they aren't going to fix anything because they will just follow the lobbyists to the bank