SPIKE Collection - Political TV

Bill Clinton Freaks Out

Bill Clinton goes ballistic in response to conservatives who have claimed he didn't do enough to find Osama bin Laden.

Runtime: 00 hrs 00 min 49 sec

The Hill - Social Security Fiasco

To offer a Social Secuity plan or not to offer a plan? The ramifications build.

Runtime: 00 hrs 02 min 24 sec

MTV News: Iraq Uploaded - Iraq Uploaded

Every day, soldiers and their friends that they shot on the front lines of the war in Iraq. Who are the guys behind the cameras? What is the military's response to this new phenomenon? Who is watching these videos and how does their popularity affect the way that we look at the war? What do Tom Morello, Korn, System Of A Down and Staind think of their music being used in such videos? MTV News takes an in-depth look at the the world of viral war video in "Iraq Uploaded." Additional footage and interviews on MTV Overdrive.

"Iraq Uploaded" airs 8 pm Friday, July 21 on MTV.

Runtime: 00 hrs 02 min 55 sec

Stolen Election?

Greg Palast, an investigative reporter with the BBC, delivers a report about the contested Mexican Presidential Election.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 350 stations in North America. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, NPR, community, and college radio stations; on public access, PBS, satellite television, as a "podcast," and on the internet.

Visit the Offical Site here.

Runtime: 00 hrs 07 min 39 sec

Franken vs O'Reilly

Al Franken catches Bill O'Reilly blatantly misrepresenting facts on "The Factor." Actually, that's too kind. Lying is more like it.

You can go to Air America for more info.

Runtime: 00 hrs 07 min 04 sec

Bill Moyers: On Faith & Reason - Salman Rushdie

Bill Moyers talks to author Salman Rushdie about the long-term lessons of 9/11. Moyers' conversation with Rushdie illuminates the importance of the freedom of speech and belief in what some are calling an era of intolerance.

Rushdie, who was forced underground when his controversial novel The Satanic Verses resulted in death threats and a fatwa by Ayatollah Khomeini, discusses his work, his craft, and his perspective on the fear, violence and intolerance that grip our times.

For more of the interviews, and a chance to share what you find important on matters of Faith & Reason, visit the program's website and watch the broadcasts on PBS. This episode airs June 23.

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Democracy Now! - COPE Bill Passes House

The House passed the COPE Bill, a telecommunications act which would end Net Neutrality and cuts the obligation of Cable TV companies to devote channels to public access. See more top stories at Democracy Now!

Runtime: 00 hrs 10 min 05 sec

Bill O'Reilly Not Happy With SF

Bill O'Reilly suggests the U.S. shouldn't help San Francisco if al-Qaeda blew up Coit Tower, after voters approved a measure to restrict military recruitment in public schools. This is from a local CBS news broadcast.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 48 sec

Bill Moyers: On Faith & Reason - David Grossman

Author David Grossman talks with Bill Moyers regarding Faith & Reason. "As an Israeli, and as a Jew, I find a lot of symptoms of our behavior today, as a society, as a state, coded in the character of the Biblical Samson," says Grossman. "The Bible, thank God, is not politically correct."

For more of the interviews, and a chance to share what you find important on matters of Faith & Reason, visit the program's website and watch the broadcasts on PBS.

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Palast and Goodman

Runtime: 00 hrs 11 min 31 sec

Democracy Now! - Florida Con Salsa - Bush, Oil, and Mexican Voters

Runtime: 00 hrs 08 min 36 sec

Democracy Now! - New School Graduation Speech

Jean Sara Rohe takes a strong stance against Sen. John McCain's presence at the New School Graduation ceremony. See more top stories at Democracy Now!

Runtime: 00 hrs 06 min 54 sec

The Best of the Awful Truth - Voice Box Choir

Fifty years ago on TV, a little guy in a bellboy costume pitched Philip Morris cigarettes by claiming that nose and throat doctors said these smokes were "definitely less irritating" than other brands. Today, Michael Moore shows up in the lobby of Philip Morris headquarters and conducts a chorus of throat cancer victims singing "Deck The Halls" through their voice boxes.

In this cable show, muckraking director Michael Moore continues his war against all the wrongs commited by greedy businesses, the callous wealthy and opportunistic politicians that exploit the little person in society. To that end, we have his standard protest pranks, investigative reports and satiric games with the audience.

Runtime: 00 hrs 00 min 40 sec

The Best of the Awful Truth - Crackers The Corporate Crime Fighting Chicken

Michael Moore sends in Crackers the Chicken to take on Disney and its raging crotch fungus, lousy wages, and overheated costumes. Get Mickey, Michael!

In this cable show, muckraking director Micheal Moore continues his war against all the wrongs commited by greedy businesses, the callous wealthy and opportunistic politicians that exploit the little person in society. To that end, we have his standard protest pranks, investigative reports and satiric games with the audience.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 19 sec

The Hill - Hill - Iraq Hearing

The Congressman's staff wants to get a hearing regarding the Iraq war.

Set in the office of Congressman Robert Wexler (Democrat, Florida), The Hill is a Sundance Channel documentary series offering a rare glimpse into the charged world of congressional politics.

See it Wednesdays on the Sundance Channel.

Runtime: 00 hrs 02 min 15 sec

The Hill - Irritible Bowel Syndrome

WARNING POLI SCI MAJORS: Political life may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Set in the office of Congressman Robert Wexler (Democrat, Florida), The Hill is a Sundance Channel documentary series offering a rare glimpse into the charged world of congressional politics.

See it Wednesdays on the Sundance Channel.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 08 sec

The Hill - Endangered Species

It's a hard knock political life when you can't get a Congressman to talk about an important bill -- the Endangered Species Act -- for even one minute.

Set in the office of Congressman Robert Wexler (Democrat, Florida), The Hill is a Sundance Channel documentary series offering a rare glimpse into the charged world of congressional politics.

See it Wednesdays on the Sundance Channel.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 02 sec

The Hill - It's Not Our Fault

A Sundance Channel show about the House of Representatives.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 01 sec

The Hill - The Vote

Set in the office of Congressman Robert Wexler (Democrat, Florida), The Hill is a Sundance Channel documentary series offering a rare glimpse into the charged world of congressional politics.

See it Wednesdays on the Sundance Channel.

Runtime: 00 hrs 01 min 07 sec

Joe Biden on Indians

Democratic Senator Joe Biden makes a bizarre off-the-cuff remark about how he's always bumping into Indians at 7-11 and Dunkin' Donuts.

Hat tip to Crooks and Liars.

Runtime: 00 hrs 00 min 33 sec