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Head out on the trail with Link TV and celebrated investigative journalist Greg Palast in this special, featuring Palast's award-winning reports from the BBC and Democracy Now! | |
This special includes the Al Jazeera English Witness episode The Gaza Fixer, as well as a discussion with Link's Jamal Dajani, who gives us his insights from Jerusalem during the Gaza crisis, as well as his prediction of what is to come. | |
How to Survive 2009 - Robert Reich Our economy is in bad shape - and it seems like every day brings more and more bad news. This talk by economist Robert Reich cuts through the media's hyperbole to give us a realistic economic forecast for 2009 and beyond. | |
Arab Labor Marathon - Episodes 1, 2, 3 Watch back to back episodes of Link's hit comedy series from Israel, starting with "The Car", where Palestinian journalist Amjad looks for the right vehicle to get around security checkpoints. | |
Arab Labor Marathon - Episodes 4, 5, 6 The marathon continues of Link's hit comedy series from Israel, including the hilarious episode "Passover", where Amjad's family celebrates the Jewish holiday. Also in this special - "Kidnapping" and "Reserve Duty". | |
Arab Labor Marathon - Episodes 7, 8, 9, 10 The marathon of Link's hit comedy series from Israel concludes with four episodes guaranteed to make you laugh - including "Loyalty", "Borderline", "Meet and Parents", and "Independence Day". | |
Obama - The Man and the Movement When Barack Obama was inaugurated, headlines around the world heralded a new era. Learn more about the new president in the documentary Senator Obama Goes to Africa, with commentary from Amy Goodman. | |
Robert Fisk - The Age of the Warrior The U.S. now has more than 175,000 troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, countries whose populations are largely hostile to the presence of foreign soldiers on their soil. In this address, Fisk explains how the West's attitudes toward the Arab world have culminated in the current foreign policy fiascoes we face in the region. | |
How do you communicate the true urgency of global warming to the average person? That’s the question four scientists in Copenhagen, Denmark had to answer. Their solution was radical: enter a 250 kilometer race across the Arctic and document it, as the fragile Arctic environment is testimony to the biggest and fastest signs of climate change. | |
Most America's veterans have seen combat, and many now bear the scars - both physical and mental - of armed conflict. But what happens when the warriors come home? Are our veterans getting the help they need from the nation that sent them on to the battlefield? | |
The U.S. ranks well below most industrialized nations in its support of working mothers and families. In this special, we air The Motherhood Manifesto - a fascinating, informative, and ultimately infuriating film about motherhood in America. | |
Greasy Rider - How to Veg Your Ride Is it really possible to drive across the country on nothing but leftover French fry grease? This Link TV special takes you on an environmentally-friendly journey into the fascinating new frontier of alternative fuels. | |
Searching For Your Sacred Path Journey from the World Cup to Bhutan, in a quest for inner peace and spiritual oneness. Join Dr. Brenda Wade and guest Phil Cousineau for a fascinating discussion, along with the documentary, Words of My Perfect Teacher. | |
Is there anything more important than knowing where our food comes from, and who controls what we eat? This special investigates the truth behind the genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled groceries for the past decade. | |
Studs Terkel - A Voice of Our Time This Link TV special looks back at the life of the late, great Studs Terkel - a Chicago-based radio host and oral historian who brought the voices of both renowned figures and ordinary Americans to the fore. |
