“Everybody in the World Except US Citizens Should Be Allowed to Vote and Elect the American Government” – Leading Intellectual Slavoj ?i?ek
Democracy Now - 11 Mar 2008
Slavoj ?i?ek, the renowned philosopher, psychoanalyst and cultural theorist, joins us in our firehouse studio for a wide-ranging discussion. ?i?ek has been called “the Elvis of cultural theory” and is widely considered to be one of Europe’s leading intellectuals. He has written more than fifty books and speaks to sold-out audiences around the world. [includes rush transcript]

Swim Against the Current: Jim Hightower on Grassroots Struggles to Change Healthcare, Religion, Banking and More
Democracy Now - 11 Mar 2008
We speak with syndicated columnist, author and radio commentator, Jim Hightower about his latest book, Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go with the Flow. Hightower served two terms as Texas agriculture commissione, and served as a superdelegate at the 1992 Democratic Convention. He has endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. [includes rush transcript]

Fmr. Presidential Candidate George McGovern on the 2008 Race and How He Helped Transform the Democratic Nominating Process
Democracy Now - 11 Mar 2008
Former senator and 1972 presidential candidate George McGovern joins us in our firehouse studio to talk about the 2008 presidential race, superdelegates and the commission he chaired in 1968 that helped transform how the Democratic Party chooses its presidential nominee. [includes rush transcript]

Headlines for March 11, 2008
Democracy Now - 11 Mar 2008
US, Poland Lay Ground for Missile Deal, Spitzer Revealed to Be Client of Prostitution Ring, Obama Dismisses VP Talk on Joint Ticket, Teen in Clinton ?3 a.m.? Ad Supports Obama, House Panel Subpoenas White House Aides, Oklahoma State Rep.: Gays ?Biggest Threat? to US, Israel, Hamas in Ceasefire Talks, 8 US Servicemembers Killed in Iraq, Waxman Calls for New Blackwater Probe, Exhaustive Review Finds No Saddam-bin Laden Ties, Study: Gulf War Illnesses Linked to Chemical Exposure, Rove Speaks to Hostile Crowd in Iowa, Report: Vast Array of Drugs Found in US Water Supply, NSA Spying More Extensive Than Previously Disclosed

Lavrov urges new nuclear talks with Iran
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 11 Mar 2008
Summary: PARIS, March 11 (RIA Novosti) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the international community on Tuesday to launch new talks with Iran over the country’s controversial nuclear program. source: RIA Novostiread more

Blowback of War Likely to Be “Terrible”
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 11 Mar 2008
Summary: WASHINGTON, Mar 10 (IPS) – Since the release of the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran’s nuclear capabilities last December, the prevailing conventional wisdom has been that the report’s finding that Iran is not currently pursuing nuclear weapons had derailed the possibility of the George W. Bush administration launching a military strike before leaving office. source: IPSread more