Alternative Radio on 01/05/10

Chris Hedges speaks on "Empire of Illusion" (lecture)

Chris Hedges reported for “The New York Times” for more than a decade. Before that he worked for “The Christian Science Monitor” and National Public Radio. He has covered wars in the Balkans, the Middle East and Central America. His book, "War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning" received the Overseas Press Club award. He is the author of “American Fascists,” “Collateral Damage,” and “Empire of Illusion.”