60 http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryus2012 en-us Al Jazeera | Copyright 2013 iTunes feed for Inside Story US 2012 Al Jazeera English Going beyond the headlines as the US prepares for the 2012 elections. Al Jazeera English podcasts@aljazeera.net no Al Jazeera English As laws approving gay marriage and legalising marijuana are passed, we ask if the US is becoming more socially liberal. Inside Story US 2012, discusses with guests: Irin Carmon, Frank Schaeffer and Matt Lewis. Some are painting the the US elections as a major victory for a progressive vision of America. President Barack Obama was re-elected despite attempts by Republicans to paint him as an angry, socialist liberal, African-American infringing on religious rights. For the first time in US history, gay marriage was legalised by popular vote in three states. And in another first for the country, two states legalised marijuana for recreational use. 1957743692001: Did US 2012 signify a shift to the Left? Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:01:57 +0300 2089 Barack Obama,Florida,Hillary Clinton,and Lived to Take All (or Almost All) of it Back,Crazy for God: How I Grew Up as One of the Elect,arizona,Irin Carmon,youtube,republicans,shihab rattansi,rape,Frank Schaeffer,Jo Biden,Washington,the daily caller,us,mitt romney,election2012,al Jazeera,democrats,US2012,Helped Found the Religious Right,aljazeera,African-Americans,Matt Lewis,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/iPmiOWHNMpU" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1957805575001_WEB-INS-US-1038-09.mp4 Al Jazeera English As Barack Obama is re-elected, and significant ballot measures passed, we ask what the next four years have in store. It was a convincing victory for Barack Obama, who retains his position as president of the United States. But according to the popular vote, the US is split roughly in half, with the president only winning by a 2 per cent margin. 1954484079001: Obama's second take Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:19:26 +0300 1515 al Jazeera,Bill Fletcher Jr,Ryan Grim,justice party,Huffington Post,youtube,us,Rocky Anderson,blackcommentator,aljazeera,inside story,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/F54p2Uw5pfI" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1954842374001_WEB-INS-US-0926-08.mp4 Al Jazeera English Should US voters cast their ballot for those whose principles they share, or simply for the lesser of two evils? Guests: Roosevelt Institute fellow Matt Stoller and columnist Harold Meyerson. Many on the US left are backing President Barack Obama's re-election only because they feel the Republican agenda would be even worse for the country. Should voters cast their ballot for those whose principles they share, or simply for the lesser of two evils? 1943107241001: Voting for 'the devil you know' Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:32:47 +0300 1516 Barack Obama,elections,Columnist,third party,Ralph Nader,Salon.com,mitt romney,Harold Meyerson,Matt Stoller,youtube,White House,US election,Washington Post,US 2012,shihab rattansi,American Prospect,insidestoryUS2012,Roosevelt Institute <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/7YM0XPKJ_So" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1943779249001_WEB-INSUS-1105-03.mp4 Al Jazeera English Questions raised about Romney's political ideology as health and natural disaster crises affects US ahead of elections. From hurricane Sandy to a deadly meningitis outbreak, two crises affecting the United States are shining the spotlight on presidential challenger Mitt Romney's attitude to the role of government. 1937957740001: Can Mitt Romney handle a crisis? Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:19:14 +0300 1517 Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove's Secret Kingdom of Power,Trevor Burrus,Washington,Ryan Grim,Craig Unger,mitt romney,al Jazeera,election2012,US2012,Huffington Post,cato institute,youtube,hurricane sandy,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/ZzAvp29ojwI" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1938004668001_WEB-INS-US-0915-01.mp4 Al Jazeera English Why have the US presidential candidates been avoiding discussing climate change in the run up to the elections? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Rick Piltz, Joe Romm & Michael Mann. Why have the US presidential candidates been avoiding discussing climate change in the run up to the elections? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Rick Piltz, Joe Romm & Michael Mann. 1935524551001: US 2012 climate dialogue runs aground Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:31:22 +0300 1515 pollution,Joe Romm,Nobel Prize,climate change,Michael Mann,drought,Climate Science Watch,flood,Scientist,youtube,Center for American Progress,weather,hurricane sandy,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,rick piltz <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/1WAFVAahq00" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1935539069001_WEB-INSUS-0930-31.mp4 Al Jazeera English As third party US presidential candidates hold their own debate, we ask if they can win over American voters. To answer these questions on this special addition of Inside Story US 2012, presenter Shihab Rattansi, is joined by David Swanson. In Chicago, it was no surprise that much of the mainstream media failed to show up as third party presidential candidates came to present an alternative vision for US domestic and foreign policy. From the Green Party to the Libertarian party, and from the Constitutional Party to the Justice party, both left and right were well represented. 1920837618001: The other parties - excluded but not silenced Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:14:37 +0300 1501 al Jazeera,Jill Stein,David Swanson,justice party,virgil goode,youtube,Rocky Anderson,green party,aljazeera,Gary Johnson,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/24OcYz8Sycw" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1920852706001_WEB-INS-US-1133-24.mp4 Al Jazeera English In the last of the presidential debates, have the leading candidates convinced voters of their policies? Shihab Rattansi discusses with Hillary Mann Leverett & Carne Ross. In the last of the presidential debates, have the leading candidates convinced voters of their policies? Shihab Rattansi discusses with Hillary Mann Leverett & Carne Ross. 1918853622001: The foreign policy showdown Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:09:08 +0300 1509 inside story US 2012,Carne Ross,iran,Hillary Mann Leverett,republican,british,afghanistan,elections,Alan Fisher,youtube,United States of America,aljazeera,democrat,shihab rattansi,Foreign Policy,syria,diplomat,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/I_OYqQdEyR4" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1918884302001_WEBINSUS12-1230-23.mp4 Al Jazeera English Excluded from the presidential debates, ignored by the US media - why are third party candidates being sidelined? Excluded from the presidential debates, ignored by the US media - why are third party candidates being sidelined? Shihab Rattansi speak Excluded from the presidential debates, ignored by the US media - why are third party candidates being sidelined? Excluded from the presidential debates, ignored by the US media - why are third party candidates being sidelined? Shihab Rattansi speaks to George Farrah, David Swanson & Christina Tobin. 1913851996001: US electorate: Not spoilt for choice? Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:45:52 +0300 1515 presidential campaign,Free and Equal Elections Foundation,inside story US 2012,presidential debates,David Swanson,Barack Obama,elections,dennis kucinich,Christina Tobin,mitt romney,Open Debates,USA,George Farrah,US2012,youtube,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/lZYwJgt5r-U" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1913889187001_WEB-INSUS-1300-20.mp4 Al Jazeera English Second debate sees president and Republican challenger exchange barbs on the energy, economy and foreign policy. Shihab Rattansi, speaks to John Nichols. Second debate sees president and Republican challenger exchange barbs on the energy, economy and foreign policy. Shihab Rattansi, speaks to John Nichols. 1905795097001: Has Obama bounced back? Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:35:06 +0300 1500 president,republican,Barack Obama,economy,John Nichols,elections,blogger,mitt romney,youtube,Inside Story US2012,aljazeera,democrat,shihab rattansi,Foreign Policy,energy,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/n9mEv_TzqNU" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1905879659001_WEB-INSus2012-1028-17.mp4 Al Jazeera English Joe Biden and Paul Ryan hold a frank exchange of views with the economy and foreign policy dominating the US vice-presidential debate. So who won? Ryan Grim from The Huffington Post analyses some of the highlights. Joe Biden and Paul Ryan hold a frank exchange of views with the economy and foreign policy dominating the US vice-presidential debate. So who won? Ryan Grim from The Huffington Post analyses some of the highlights. 1895713589001: Biden vs Ryan: Who won the debate? Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:28:32 +0300 1504 United States,Barack Obama,Iraq,kentucky,religion,politics,uselection2012,youtube,denver,democrat,Paul Ryan,Military,shihab rattansi,syria,iran,Joe Biden,republican,Ryan Grim,afghanistan,economy,mitt romney,Nuclear,US2012,abortion,aljazeera,Foreign Policy,vice-presidential debate,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/QujtkzrnX9c" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1895895232001_WEB-INSus2012-1214-12.mp4 Al Jazeera English Studies repeatedly show that millions of US voters may not be able to cast their ballot in November due to the introduction of new voter ID laws. Will the restrictive laws impact the results? Guests: Tova Wang, Nicole Austin-Hillery, John Fortier. Studies repeatedly show that millions of US voters may not be able to cast their ballot in November due to the introduction of new voter ID laws. There are also concerns that many voters without photo ID will still be hesitant to show up at the polls. Will the restrictive laws impact the results? Guests: Tova Wang, Nicole Austin-Hillery, John Fortier. 1892850680001: Will new voter ID laws affect US 2012 result? Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:43:03 +0300 1517 John Fortier,voter id laws,nicole austin-hillery,republican,african americans,politics,latino,US2012,uselection2012,youtube,news21,aljazeera,democrat,shihab rattansi,tova wang,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/E7XHC7e0N9U" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1893132371001_WEB-INSus2012-0718-11.mp4 Al Jazeera English Does Mitt Romney have a distinct foreign policy vision of his own or is he re-hashing Obama policies? Shihab Rattansi, speaks to Shibley Telhami, David Swanson & Bruce Fein. Does Mitt Romney have a distinct foreign policy vision of his own or is he re-hashing Obama policies? Shihab Rattansi, speaks to Shibley Telhami, David Swanson & Bruce Fein. 1890327822001: Romney: A vision all his own? Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:22:58 +0300 1513 presidential campaign,inside story US 2012,republican,bruce fein,David Swanson,Barack Obama,elections,RON PAUL,dennis kucinich,shibley telhami,al Jazeera,USA,US2012,advisor,youtube,University of Maryland,aljazeera,democrat,shihab rattansi,Foreign Policy,insidestoryUS2012,middle east <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/FS5sxE4HuzE" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1890386931001_WEB-INSus2012-0721-10.mp4 Al Jazeera English With much of what Romney said in the first debate found to be untrue, we discuss the US media's role in the election. Does the US media properly hold politicians to account? With much of what Romney said in the first debate found to be untrue, we discuss the US media's role in the election. Does the US media properly hold politicians to account? nside Story US 2012 is joined by guests: Matt Butler, the president of Media Matters; Amy Goodman, a host and executive producer of Democracy Now; and David Westin, who served as president of ABC News between 1997 and 2010. 1881120726001: US presidential debates: Fact or fiction? Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:51:16 +0300 1514 presidential debate,Barack Obama,Jordanian Parliament,King Abdullah,Doha,elections,inside story,London,Hashemite University,Adnan Hayajneh,insidestory,youtube,Amy Goodman,Arab Spring,Hazem Sika,Matt Butler,The Guardian,political science,US media,inside story US 2012,Muslimbrotherhood,jordan,Toujan al-Faisal,denver debate,election campaign,mitt romney,parliament,editor,us president,Amman,White House,aljazeera,ian black,David Westin,insidestoryUS2012,middle east <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/0zcrlyBAGD8" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1881492541001_WEB-INSUS-1020-6.mp4 Al Jazeera English A look at the highlights of the first presidential debate in Denver. To discuss the performances of the presidential rivals we are joined by Ryan Grim, the Washington bureau chief for the Huffington Post. A look at the highlights of the first presidential debate in Denver. To discuss the performances of the presidential rivals we are joined by Ryan Grim, the Washington bureau chief for the Huffington Post. 1877432425001: Obama vs Romney: The first debate Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:59:37 +0300 1542 inside story US 2012,US vote,Ryan Grim,Barack Obama,political debate,inside story,mitt romney,US elections,denver,youtube,US policy,aljazeera,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/9quXhFU_Dyk" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1877985674001_WEB-INSUS-1459-04.mp4 Al Jazeera English With 46 million people living in poverty, why are the presidential candidates so quiet on issues affecting the poor? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Cheri Honkala, Marcy Wheeler & Austin Nichols With 46 million people living in poverty, why are the presidential candidates so quiet on issues affecting the poor? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Cheri Honkala, Marcy Wheeler & Austin Nichols 1874082197001: Ignoring America's poor Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:07:08 +0300 1514 inside story US 2012,Washington,investigative blogger,urban institute,green party,Austin Nichols,Marcy Wheeler,michigan,Income and Benefits Policy Center,youtube,denver,emptywheel.net,aljazeera,Cheri Honkala,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/N_x25ZqGpiM" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1874122461001_WEB-ISUS-655-03.mp4 Al Jazeera English New data suggests the Afghan surge has been a military failure. What role will it then play in the upcoming elections? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Lieutetant colonel Tony Shaffer,Frances Bown & Gareth Porter. New data suggests the Afghan surge has been a military failure. What role will it then play in the upcoming elections? Shihab Rattansi speaks to Lieutetant colonel Tony Shaffer,Frances Bown & Gareth Porter. 1867045470001: Has the Afghan surge been a complete failure? Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:16:59 +0300 1515 inside story US 2012,afghanistan,tony shaffer,Gareth Porter,USA,youtube,US intelligence,aljazeera,Investigative Reporter,historian,shihab rattansi,Council on Foreign Relations,Frances Bown,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/RJdu6iYp4to" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1867337857001_WEB-INSUS-1110-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English More secretly-recorded video clips of US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are released as he scrambles to get his campaign back on track. So what are we learning about his worldview? Guests: John Nichols, Scott Helman, John Feehery. More secretly-recorded video clips of US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are released as he scrambles to get his campaign back on track. He is seen talking about who pays taxes in America and about foreign policy. Are we learning anything about Romney's worldview? Guests: John Nichols, Scott Helman, John Feehery. 1848182554001: Can Romney get his campaign back on track? Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:17:07 +0300 1524 United States,health care,John Nichols,presidential election campaign,mother jones,politics,john feehery,US2012,scott helman,youtube,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/-8fN8MJrFUw" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1848294587001_WEB-INSus2012-0719-19.mp4 Al Jazeera English The attacks on the American consulate in Libya which left four people dead raises questions about US foreign policy in the region. How will the incident impact the US election? Guests: Hillary Mann Leverett, Jonathan Brown, Glenn Greenwald. The attacks on the American consulate in Libya which left four people dead have raised questions about US foreign policy in the Middle East and sparked discussions on freedom of speech and expression. So how will the incident impact the presidential election and the future of US politics? Guests: Hillary Mann Leverett, Jonathan Brown, Glenn Greenwald. 1836929517001: The political fallout of the Libya attack Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:20:58 +0300 1516 United States,Barack Obama,security,glenn greenwald,religion,politics,youtube,us consulate,democrat,shihab rattansi,Hillary Mann Leverett,insisdestoryus2012,republican,US presidential election,Libya,Egypt,mitt romney,benghazi,Chris Stevens,US2012,Jonathan Brown,Prophet Muhammad,aljazeera,Foreign Policy,middle east <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/fg_dLb1F0co" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1837270526001_WEB-INSus2012-0734-13.mp4 Al Jazeera English Thousands of teachers have gone on strike in Chicago in a dispute over long-standing issues, including the privatisation of public schools across the US. Should schools be run like businesses? Guests: Joanne Barkan, Robin Rogers, Matthew Chingos. Thousands of teachers have gone on strike in Chicago in a dispute over long-standing issues, including the privatisation of public schools across the US. They say they are being attacked by the policies of both the Democrats and the Republicans. So should US schools be run like businesses? Guests: Joanne Barkan, Robin Rogers, Matthew Chingos. 1832906772001: Should US schools be run like businesses? Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:26:25 +0300 1516 United States,public schools,Barack Obama,robin rogers,matthew chingos,Bill Gates Foundation,education,privatisation,charter schools,mitt romney,politics,Karen Lewis,democrats,joanne barkan,chicago teachers union,youtube,republicans,aljazeera,chicago,shihab rattansi,Rahm Emanuel,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/69Ha6m6NETI" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1833207895001_WEB-INSus2012-11.mp4 Al Jazeera English US President Barack Obama has assured Americans that things will get better, but first they have to give him four more years for a pragmatic approach. Has he made a convincing case for re-election? Guests: Tim Carpenter, Ryan Grim, Ian Millhiser. US President Barack Obama has assured Americans that things will get better, but first they have to give him four more years, saying that he will take a pragmatic approach to ensure things will change. Has Obama made a convincing case for his re-election? Guests: Tim Carpenter, Ryan Grim, Ian Millhiser. 1828675772001: Will Americans stick with Obama? Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:12:26 +0300 1501 United States,democratic national convention,Ryan Grim,Barack Obama,Unemployment,US presidential election,economy,tim carpenter,politics,US2012,youtube,Ian Millhiser,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/fP3viyqlfjM" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1828703663001_WEB-INSus2012-0708-08.mp4 Al Jazeera English Republicans say the Democrats are the party of big government. Critics on the left say, aside from a few social issues the two parties are barely distinguishable. So what does define the Democrats? Guests: Gary Younge, Rocky Anderson, Michael Kazin. Republicans say the Democrats are the party of big government, working to divide the US through class warfare. Critics on the left say that aside from a few social issues both the Democrats and the Republicans are barely distinguishable. So what exactly defines the Democrats? Guests: Gary Younge, Rocky Anderson, Michael Kazin. 1825101311001: What defines the Democrats? Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:41:27 +0300 1513 Defence,democratic national convention,michael kazin,republican,Barack Obama,US presidential election,economy,Rocky Anderson,julian castro,politics,gary younge,youtube,aljazeera,Paul Ryan,shihab rattansi,Military,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/n1xGaLjrpvM" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1825101107001_WEB-INSus2012-0732-06.mp4 Al Jazeera English As US banks report tens of billions of dollars in profits in the last quarter, millions of Americans may still lose their homes. What is behind the housing crisis more than six years after it began? Guests: Cathy Albisa, Robert Hockett, Max Rameau. As US banks report tens of billions of dollars in profits in the last quarter, millions of Americans are still at risk of losing their homes. What is behind the persistent housing crisis more than six years after it began, and how much will this impact the upcoming presidential elections? Guests: Cathy Albisa, Robert Hockett, Max Rameau. 1821586932001: Can the US' housing woes be fixed? Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:19:20 +0300 1516 Finance,Barack Obama,economy,maz rameau,politics,presidential election,US2012,cathy albisa,mortgage crisis,youtube,banking,Housing Crisis,robert hockett,aljazeera,democrat,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/mNlvCW95pyM" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1821606109001_WEB-INSus2012-0724-04.mp4 Al Jazeera English As Mitt Romney has formally accepted his party's nomination for the US presidency, can his policies convince voters? Is it time for a businessman to become Us president? Guests: John Nichols, Richard Wolff, and Joe Watkins. Mitt Romney has formally accepted his party's nomination for the US presidency, but what do we really know about his policies? 1817623985001: Romney: 'Restoring the promise of America' Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:41:39 +0300 1518 US convention,inside story US 2012,richard wolff,Barack Obama,John Nichols,bain capital,romney speech,Republican party,Joe Watkins,mitt romney,US elections,us financial crisis,youtube,Romney election campaign,aljazeera,us jobs,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/eZZ4Z05_rz0" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1817634274001_WEB-INSAM-0924-1.mp4 Al Jazeera English A film portraying Barack Obama as a radical, anti-colonialist out to destroy US global influence gains popularity. We examine the conspiracy theories surrounding the US president, and why they persist. Guests: Rob Lorei, Kathryn Olmsted, Simon Maloy. A documentary portraying Barack Obama as a radical, anti-colonialist out to destroy US global influence gains popularity. We examine the conspiracy theories surrounding the US president, and why they persist. So has Obama been a greater target of lies and conspiracies than other US presidents? Guests: Rob Lorei, Kathryn Olmsted, Simon Maloy. 1815564996001: Obama hounded by conspiracy theories Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:58:08 +0300 1519 republican,Barack Obama,kathryn olmsted,Conspiracy Theories,mitt romney,politics,US2012,youtube,aljazeera,democrat,Paul Ryan,shihab rattansi,rob lorei,simon maloy,birther movement,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/VCoz6SjJ3LY" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1815584823001_WEB-INSus2012-0721-31.mp4 Al Jazeera English As debate rages over Republican positions on abortion, we ask if a war is being waged on women's right to choose. Guests: Judy Norsigian and Frank Schaeffer. As debate rages over Republican positions on abortion, we ask if a war is being waged on women's right to choose. Guests: Judy Norsigian and Frank Schaeffer. 1812147604001: Are Republicans redefining women's rights? Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:32:29 +0300 1945 Frank Schaeffer,Barack Obama,Women's Rights,US abortion,us,mitt romney,US elections,abortion war,anti-abortion,Healthcare US,youtube,aljazeera,judy norsigian,US 2012,Reproductive Rights,abortion laws,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/2OtmC3PLaQ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1812317929001_WEB-INSus2012-web--1458-29.mp4 Al Jazeera English The US' war in Afghanistan has lasted nearly 11 years and claimed some 2,000 American lives. So why are Barack Obama and Mitt Romney not talking about it in their presidential campaigns? Guests: Lawrence Wilkerson, Kurt Volker, Rajiv Chandrasekaran. The US' war in Afghanistan has lasted nearly 11 years and claimed the lives of some 2,000 Americans. And the US presidential campaign is now in full swing but neither party seems to want to discuss the war. Mitt Romney, the Republican candidate, in particular seems vague on what he would do differently from Barack Obama, the US president. So why are both of them not talking about the issue? Guests: Lawrence Wilkerson, Kurt Volker, Rajiv Chandrasekaran. 1809595405001: Have Obama and Romney forgotten Afghanistan? Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:20:12 +0300 1544 taliban,republican,Barack Obama,Lawrence Wilkerson,security,Vietnam,Afghan war,mitt romney,pakistan,politics,kurt volker,US2012,youtube,aljazeera,democrat,Hamid Karzai,NATO,shihab rattansi,Rajiv Chandrasekaran,Military,us presidential race,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/r6srIkI2nEA" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1809613952001_WEB-INSus2012-0913-28.mp4 Al Jazeera English We examine a policy that has destroyed communities and put a disproportionate number of African-Americans behind bars. We examine a policy that has destroyed communities and put a disproportionate number of African-Americans behind bars. 1801631621001: Is the US war on drugs racist? Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:55:43 +0300 2128 United States,Racism,Crime,drug war,racist,america,Inner Cities,war on drugs,blacks,al Jazeera,Baltimore,USA,Sebastian Walker,US2012,youtube,African-Americans,aljazeera,drug policies,Drugs,drug,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/tFhzsr3xYbI" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1801709605001_WEB-INSus2012-web--0757-24.mp4 Al Jazeera English As the US presidential campaign of Republican candidate Mitt Romney is sideswiped by a Missouri senate candidate's understanding of biology, we ask whether Republicans have a problem with science. Guests: Ronald Numbers, Barry Bickmore, Ryan Grimm. As the US presidential campaign of Republican candidate Mitt Romney is sideswiped by a Missouri senate candidate's understanding of biology, we ask whether Republicans have a problem with science. It does seem that many in the party have a problem accepting scientific orthodoxy. So why do many Republicans mistrust scientists? Guests: Ronald Numbers, Barry Bickmore, Ryan Grimm. 1801642086001: Why do many Republicans distrust scientists? Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:59:23 +0300 1530 Barack Obama,Missouri,ronald numbers,science,mitt romney,politics,US2012,ryan grimm,youtube,barry bickmore,republicans,aljazeera,Todd Akin,shihab rattansi,us presidential race,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/TAnjYQQZS1I" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1801695258001_WEB-INSus2012-0732-24.mp4 Al Jazeera English We examine a policy that has destroyed communities and put a disproportionate number of African-americans behind bars. Inside Story US 2012, discusses with guests: Deborah Small, Eric Sterling and Kevin Sabet. Gil Kerlikowske, president Barack Obama's drug czar, has said that the US war on drugs has not been successful and that "It's very clear we can't arrest our way out of this problem." But despite promises by the president to re-evaluate US drug policies - more than half of Obama's drug control budget continues to go towards law enforcement. And as the war on drugs rages in America's inner cities, the issue has not come up on the campaign trail of either President Obama or his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney. 1799848583001: US war on drugs: A racist but failed policy? Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:53:22 +0300 1509 african-american,drug war,Criminial Justice Policy Foundation,gil kerlikowske,Barack Obama,Break the chains,Richard Nixon,war on drugs,us,Deborah Small,mitt romney,al Jazeera,Baltimore,Sebastian Walker,US2012,Ronald Reagan,Eric Sterling,youtube,Kevin Sabet,aljazeera,shihab rattansi,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/n8fSVHjcynk" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1799847428001_WEB-INSus2012-0641-23.mp4 Al Jazeera English As union membership numbers decline dramatically, what is the role of unions in the race for the White House? Guests: Thea Lee, Thomas Sugrue, and Chris Townsend. As union membership numbers decline dramatically, what is the role of unions in the race for the White House? Are trade unions in crisis? 1785782820001: The decline of union power Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:47:50 +0300 1509 Thomas Sugrue,Thea Lee,inside story US 2012,US elections,US workers,Barack Obama,trade unions,youtube,chris townsend,us unions,aljazeera,insidestoryUS2012 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/podcasts/insidestoryus2012AU/~4/03RAMdI6lGU" height="1" width="1"/>http://bc05.ajnm.me/665003303001/665003303001_1785783843001_WEB-INSus2012-0658.mp4