February 25, 2005We are witnessing today a coupling of ideology and theology that threatens our ability to meet the growing ecological crisis. In this speech, Bill talks about religion as an instrument of political combat.
November 12, 2004 | NOWSr. Joan discusses how religion became so strong a dividing line in American politics and war journalist Christian Parenti provides a close up view of the realities on the ground in Afghanistan.
October 1, 2004 | NOWHow does the reality on the ground in Iraq compare to the political rhetoric at the presidential debate? And the fight to protect the Rocky Mountain Front from drilling.
July 16, 2004 | NOWA look at a report on the size and scope of the international oil and gas industry and its governmental influence; inside America's moral debate; and are tough cuts necessary to save Medicaid?
July 2, 2004 | NOWA conversation about political polling and crafted language in politics; a look at how Congress takes care of themselves, compared to the rest of the country; and what does it mean to be happy?
May 14, 2004 | NOWPeter Singer grapples with ethics, morality and responsibility arising from the Abu Ghraib scandal; a campaign ad fact-check; and Susan Jacoby on the inseparability of patriotism and religion in the US.
April 30, 2004 | NOWThe inside story behind a radical expansion of Medicare, which some say was packaged to court crucial senior votes in an election year.
April 9, 2004 | NOWThis episode of NOW features the New Yorker's Jon Lee Anderson, religious scholar Karen Armstrong and politics/ economics writer Kevin Phillips.
March 5, 2004 | NOWA look at whether law enforcement is abusing its power by spying on the lawful activities of ordinary citizens, and a conversation with an inspirational minister.
February 20, 2004A look at the influence of Christian Zionists on Middle East policy, a civil rights attorney winning big cases in the name of equality, and an uncertain future for a rebuilding Iraqi government.
