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Transcript - America This Week, August 22, 2025: "Is the New York Times a Government-in-Exile?"
From journalism icon to daily newsletter of an ousted micro-minority, the Times has taken quite a journey. Also, "That Hideous Strength," by CS Lewis
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Transcript - America This Week, August 22, 2025: "Is the New York Times a Government-in-Exile?"
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America This Week, August 22, 2025: "Is the New York Times a Government-in-Exile?"
Watch now (127 mins) | From journalism icon to daily newsletter of an ousted micro-minority, the Times has taken quite a journey. Also, "That Hideous…
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Update: Bolton Raided, Leak Probe Widens
Hold on to your hats. The Russiagate investigation is heading into high gear
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Note on Friedman Contest
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Mean Mr. Mustache
Even the "suck on this" version of Thomas Friedman was nicer than this one. Plus, a reader contest
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Selling Freddie and Fannie - What's the Real Point?
The Trump administration is in serious discussions to begin selling the government's stake in Freddie and Fannie. Guess who wins… again?
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Selling Freddie and Fannie - What's the Real Point?
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Nearly a Decade Later, the Unmasking Scandal Comes Full Circle
Devin Nunes was put under investigation in 2017 for looking into abuse of foreign intelligence surveillance programs, including by Barack Obama's White…
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Nearly a Decade Later, the Unmasking Scandal Comes Full Circle
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Activism Uncensored: The Federal Takeover of Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C.
A thorough look at the pushback from demonstrators as federal authorities take control of policing
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Activism Uncensored: The Federal Takeover of Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C.
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ATW Livestream Today at 4 PM ET/3 PM CT
Join Walter and Matt for another episode of ATW Live.
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Listen to This Article: Bill Maher, Who Kissed CIA Ass For Years on Russiagate, Remains in Pucker Mode
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Listen to This Article: Russiagate Releases Lifting a Veil on Surveillance State Abuses
Narrated Version | The latest revelations in the Trump-Russia mess increasingly point toward severe systematic abuses, indicative of a true police state
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