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In the land of believers
Gonzo journalist Matt Taibbi goes undercover into the nation's fringes and finds surprising similarities between the religious right and 9/11 conspiracy theorists.
By Vincent Rossmeier May 16, 2008
I dated Cindy Sherman ...
And all I got was this documentary. Paul H-O on his film about the iconic photographer and the perils of being an art world sidekick.
By Joy Press May 2, 2008
Interrogating Abu Ghraib
Errol Morris on his film "Standard Operating Procedure," why Lynndie England and others took photographs, and how the infamous images conceal as much as they reveal (podcast and video).
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 25, 2008
Charlie Wilson's unfinished war
The legendary Texas congressman talks about his secret 1980s Afghan war (and its blowback), the Obama campaign and being better-looking than Tom Hanks.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 22, 2008
The pope, the Jews and repentance
Leading Catholic dissident James Carroll talks about Pope Benedict's visit, and the church's failure to confront its anti-Semitic history.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 18, 2008
When Pearl Buck tangoed with Mike Wallace
Fifty years ago, a televised showdown between the sexes. With a cameo appearance by Red China.
Andrew Leonard Apr 8, 2008
"I'd hate me too!"
Moby talks about his annoying public persona, the presidential election, his sex life and his brand-new album.
By Scott Lamb Apr 7, 2008
Marching into the mommy wars
Everyone has an opinion about stay-at-home mothers. With her new novel, Meg Wolitzer has just one agenda -- to tell the truth about their lives.
By Rebecca Traister Apr 3, 2008
Wong Kar-wai's blueberry-pie America
In this video interview, the Chinese art-film demigod talks about directing Norah Jones in his first American movie (and her first movie, period).
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 3, 2008
The chimp who thought he was a boy
Raised like a son by a New York City family as part of a language experiment, Nim Chimpsky was shipped away when funds ran out. A new biography tells Nim's story.
By Chris Colin Mar 31, 2008
The man who murdered John
In this podcast and interview, Jared Leto talks about transforming himself into Mark David Chapman for the nightmarish "Chapter 27."
Andrew O'Hehir Mar 28, 2008
Modern slaves
Hardly a thing of the past, slavery thrives in our world. Investigative reporter Benjamin Skinner tells Salon the shocking truth about human trafficking.
By Hannah Wallace Mar 27, 2008
Still has a mouth, and still must scream
Science-fiction legend Harlan Ellison on the new movie starring himself as a "funny, weird old guy" -- and how the WGA wound up as Hollywood's "bitches."
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 13, 2008
I don't believe in atheists
Foreign correspondent and intellectual provocateur Chris Hedges explains why New Atheists like Christopher Hitchens are as dangerous as Christian fundamentalists.
By Charly Wilder Mar 13, 2008
Curious George
Preparing for his 14th HBO comedy special, George Carlin waxes philosophic on the freedom that comes from not giving a #%&@.
By Heather Havrilesky Feb 28, 2008
How to turn white evangelicals into Democrats
According to author Amy Sullivan, liberals don't have to sell their souls to convert Christian Republicans.
By Vincent Rossmeier Feb 26, 2008
Are you going to hell?
Former born-again Christian John Marks journeyed back into the evangelical America he'd left behind and discovered the promise -- and limitations -- of faith.
By Louis Bayard Feb 25, 2008
John McCain is running for sissy in chief
In his new book, John Strausbaugh claims everyone in America has been "sissified," including the 2008 presidential contenders.
By Vincent Rossmeier Feb 14, 2008
Put up your Dukes!
Susan Sarandon dishes about playing feisty heiress Doris Duke on HBO, Ralph Fiennes' "matinee idol" looks and her old gay boyfriends.
By Heather Havrilesky Feb 7, 2008
Conversations: Sheryl Crow
The outspoken musician discusses her fiercely personal album "Detour," her dust-up with Karl Rove, and why all she wants to do is save the world.
By Eryn Loeb Jan 30, 2008
A "Blind Date" with Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson
We discuss the new movie with Tucci, actor/writer/director, and his star, and end up discussing -- what else? -- New York real estate.
Jan 21, 2008
Interview: Michael Keaton
The actor on his directorial debut ("The Merry Gentlemen"), staring in public and the virtue of slowness
Andrew O'Hehir Jan 20, 2008
Why Wall Street should be more like a cockroach
Finance whiz Richard Bookstaber, one of the first to predict the subprime meltdown, says that today's financial system is dangerously complex.
By Andrew Leonard Dec 20, 2007
"My Colombian War"
A kidnapping target in her native Colombia, journalist Silvana Paternostro returned there to document life beyond the drug war.
By Matthew Fishbane Dec 3, 2007
The filthy, stinking truth
The messy history of cleanliness, and why our obsession with dirt may be making us sick.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 30, 2007
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