Friday, May 6, 2011

The "Empire of Illusion" (Chris Hedges)


Chris Hedges recently visited Berkeley and Pasadena (Buy)

The author of World As It Is: Dispatches on the Myth of Human Progress, Hedges is one of the most creative American writers today. He is a columnist on Truthdig. His latest book is important because it represents a truly prophetic vision of where we are headed.

He points out many malevolent aspects of today's modern world system and the need to confront them. He is somewhat pessimistic about prospects for reform in the Democratic party. As a New York Times reporter in the Middle East and Bosnia, he saw the fury of holy war first hand. His unique insight into the world is striking: As things collapse, the misuse of religion will be a major factor.

His book on the religious right, American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America, is revealing. But the failure of the pseudo-liberal establishment in America, Death of the Liberal Class, is also insightful. He is a rare voice of integrity in our times.

[audio]Daily Digest - 05/04/11_v2 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Martina Steiner
Uprising is a daily program on KPFK.
Keywords: Chris Hedges
[audio]Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle - Dave
Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle - lecture
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Literacy; Spectacle
[audio]War a Force that Gives us Meaning
Chris Hedges reflection on war. His thoughts are equally applicable to times of crisis that seem to loom ahead of us.
Keywords: War; crisis; Chris Hedges
[audio]The Bikecast Episode #3: Fascist takeover - Jad Davis
Review of Chris Hedges, "Is America 'Yearning for Fascism'?" with analysis.
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Noam Chomsky; Fascism
[audio]Daily Digest - 04/28/08 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Gabriel San Roman
Uprising Daily Program recorded at KPFK, Pacifica Radio, LA
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Rahul Mahajan; Christine Blower
[audio]Daily Digest – 02/05/09 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Gabriel San Roman
uprising is a daily radio program recorded at kpfk pacifica in los angeles, ca
Keywords: Michael Mariotte; Chris Hedges; Jasleen Kohli
[audio]Daily Digest – 06/25/07 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Gabriel San Roman
Uprising Daily Program recorded at KPFK, Pacifica Radio, LA
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Sam Harris; Christopher Hitchens
[audio]Daily Digest - 08/07/07 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Gabriel San Roman
Uprising Daily Program recorded at KPFK, Pacifica Radio, LA
Keywords: Christopher Hitchens; Chris Hedges; Religion; debate; God
[audio]Daily Digest - 10/22/10 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Martina Steiner
Uprising is a daily program on KPFK.
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Vandana Shiva; Robert Scheer
[audio]Daily Digest - 05/04/11 - Sonali Kolhatkar and Martina Steiner
Uprising is a daily program on KPFK.
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Rula Jabreal; Christopher Bennett
[movies]Chris Hedges: Death of the Liberal Class - Pirate Television
Chris Hedges talk: Death of the Liberal Class at Seattle Town Hall 12/2/10 Recorded and Edited by Ed Mays of Pirate Television Seattle The Chris Hedges video: Death of the Liberal Class is 58 min in length
Keywords: Chris Hedges; Death of the Liberal Class; Chris Hedges Video; Fascism; Media; Democracy


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