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Tag: Chris Hedges

4. September 2026

Prof. Mearsheimer: The Biggest Strategic Blunder of the U.S.

In this video, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews world-renowned political scientist Prof. John Mearsheimer about the U.S. war against Iran. At the center are Washington’s new sanctions strategy, the shrinking military options available to the United States in the Persian Gulf, and the question of how the balance of power in the region has […]


27. August 2026

Epstein, Big Tech & AI: The New Surveillance State

In this video, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges speaks with investigative journalist Whitney Webb about the networks behind the expansion of data centers, artificial intelligence, and public-private partnerships in the United States. At the center is Leslie Wexner, Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent benefactor, and the question of how private actors are gaining increasing influence over […]


21. July 2026

Prof. Mearsheimer: Iran’s Missiles Shake U.S. Power

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and Prof. John Mearsheimer examine a war in which, according to Mearsheimer, Washington has no realistic strategy for victory. Their discussion focuses on further attacks against civilian infrastructure, Iran’s growing capacity for retaliation, and the dangers facing U.S. bases, oil routes, and the Gulf states’ vital water supplies. Mearsheimer draws […]


12. July 2026

Sanctioned, Isolated & Silenced: Francesca Albanese

Journalist Chris Hedges speaks with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about her book “When the World Sleeps” — and the price she has paid for her work. Albanese describes how, after her reports on Gaza, she was sanctioned, financially isolated, and placed under massive pressure. At the same time, she explains why she refuses to […]


9. July 2026

Civil Death: How Germany Is Shutting Down a Journalist

In this video, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges speaks with German journalist Hüseyin Doğru about a case that reaches far beyond one individual: the EU sanctions imposed on him and his news outlet Red Media. Doğru describes how the sanctions, imposed after his reporting on Gaza and the Palestinian movement, have changed his life — […]


1. June 2026

Is the American Empire Facing Decline?

In this video, released exclusively in German on our channel, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and journalist Aaron Maté discuss the growing crisis of the U.S.-led world order and whether the political and institutional structures of the American empire remain sustainable. Drawing on Gaza, Syria, Iran, AI-driven warfare and the role of media and technology, […]


23. April 2026

Prof. Mearsheimer: The US Has Failed in the Iran War

As Iran agrees to new negotiations in Islamabad, journalist Chris Hedges interviews political scientist John Mearsheimer, professor at the University of Chicago, about rising tensions as the ceasefire nears its end. The focus is on conflicting signals from Washington and developments that raise doubts about how stable the situation really is and where the conflict […]


7. April 2026

Ex-CIA Officer: What’s Behind the Terrorism Accusation Against Iran

As the United States labels Iran a leading state sponsor of terrorism, a former CIA officer challenges this narrative. In an interview conducted by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, John Kiriakou examines the role of U.S. intelligence agencies and their allies, the use of proxy groups, and how the term “terrorism” is applied in geopolitical […]


1. April 2026

What Israel Really Wants in Iran – Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy

Why has Israel pushed for a war with Iran for decades and what are the real objectives behind it? In this interview, Israeli journalist Gideon Levy speaks with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges about political motives, strategic interests, and a conflict with global implications. Levy challenges dominant narratives and describes a reality that differs significantly […]