Link TV Specials

Over the next few weeks Link TV will be airing special presentations on topics as diverse as the coming election, propaganda, the impact of war, and the power of corporations. Expert guests join us for vibrant discussions about the essential issues brought up in these clips, documentaries, reports and speeches.

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Special: Holler Back - (Not) Voting in an American Town

Special: Holler Back - (Not) Voting in an American Town

Why do some people choose to vote, but others stay away from the polls? In this special, host Wendy Hanamura is joined by journalist Peter Leyden to present "Holler Back," a look at the '04 election through the eyes of one county.
Special: America - Running on Empty

Special: America - Running on Empty

Presented by radio host Aimee Allison, this Link TV special explores America’s future as our oil supply dwindles. Joining us are author Richard Heinberg and filmmaker Greg Greene, who presents his film "The End of Suburbia."
Special: Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives

Special: Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives

Actor and activist Peter Coyote looks at how the military-industrial complex has had its way with our most important resource - the Earth. Joined by Robert Scheer, this special presents clips from "Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives."
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Senator Obama Goes to Africa

Barack Obama is already a legendary figure, inspiring acolytes with a promise of change in Washington. But who is the real Barack? Join us on a journey with Obama to Africa in this special presentation.

  
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One Bright Shining Moment - Part One

On the eve of this historic election, host Wendy Hanamura invites you to look back at bold election campaigns of the past, including the failed 1972 presidential campaign of George McGovern, the subject of Part One of One Bright Shining Moment.

  
McGovern

One Bright Shining Moment - Part Two

On the eve of this historic election, host Wendy Hanamura invites you to look back at bold election campaigns of the past, including the failed 1972 presidential campaign of George McGovern, the subject of Part Two of One Bright Shining Moment.

  
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Blood and Oil

Five years and $600 billion dollars later America is asking itself, is the Iraq war really about oil? Host Thom Hartmann talks through this life-or-death issue with expert Michael Klare, and we present Klare's doc, Blood and Oil.

  
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Holler Back - (Not) Voting in an American Town

Why do some people choose to vote, but others stay away from the polls? In this special, host Wendy Hanamura is joined by journalist Peter Leyden to present Holler Back, a look at the '04 election through the eyes of one county.

  
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The Corporation - Part One

Corporations control almost every aspect of our lives - so why do they often seem immune to legal controls? Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! joins Link TV to present Part One of The Corporation, and discuss the issues.

  
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The Corporation - Part Two

Corporations control almost every aspect of our lives - so why do they often seem immune to legal controls? Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! joins Link TV to present Part Two of The Corporation, and discuss the issues.

  
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America: Running on Empty

Presented by radio host Aimee Allison this Link TV special explores America’s future as our oil supply dwindles. Joining us are author Richard Heinberg and filmmaker Greg Greene, who presents his film The End of Suburbia.

  
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Scarred Lands, Wounded Lives

Actor and activist Peter Coyote looks at how the military-industrial complex has had its way with our most important resource - the Earth. With journalist Robert Scheer, he presents clips from Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives.

  
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Murder, Spies & Voting Lies

Allegations of election fraud have plagued recent presidential runs - will this one be any different? In this special we are joined by two experts to present Murder, Spies, and Voting Lies.

  
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The Supreme Court on Trial

There is a battle taking place in the US Supreme Court between the originalists and the evolutionists, and the verdict is in: five to four. In this Link special famed author Vincent Bugliosi presents Original Intent.

  
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The Art of Spin

Ever feel like we've slipped into an Orwellian world of propaganda and doublespeak? In this special, host Thom Hartmann unravels the media world with professor and author George Lakoff.

  
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Sir! No Sir!

In this special, we present the award-winning documentary Sir! No Sir! a landmark portrait of the Vietnam veterans' anti-war movement, and talk with veterans about their experiences in the anti-war movement.

  
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Profits or Plunder?

With the subprime loan market imploding, banks failing, and the government stepping in with bailouts, the days of easy credit are over. What will this mean for ordinary Americans? Danny Schechter joins us to present his film In Debt We Trust.

  
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Moyers on Democracy

Veteran journalist Bill Moyers discusses the media's critical role in our democracy in a speech to the 2008 National Conference on Media Reform. In this time of corporate media consolidation, how can we take the media back?