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Flashpoints - 5th day of Israel's bombing of Gaza - December 31, 2008 at 5:00pm
As Israel's bombing of Gaza continued for a 5th day, we feature reports on an attack on the largest hospital in Gaza, wounding patients.

Flashpoints - Fourth day of the Israeli bombing siege of the Gaza strip. - December 30, 2008 at 5:00pm
We continue our special reporting on the fourth day of the Israeli bombing siege of the Gaza strip

Flashpoints - The third day of Israel's civilian bombing campaign of the Gaza strip - December 29, 2008 at 5:00pm
On the third day of Israel's civilian bombing campaign of the Gaza strip, 350 Palestinians are killed.

Flashpoints - The Apache Nation fights back Homeland Security and the Federal Government - December 26, 2008 at 5:00pm
The Apache Nation fights back against Homeland Security and the Federal Government who are trying to build a wall over their native lands

Flashpoints - Special Christmas Edition - December 25, 2008 at 5:00pm
Kristen Ess takes us to occupied Bethlehem, where Palestinians struggle to survive; and we re-broadcast a free-wheeling interview with lawyer, civil rights activist, artist and the author of Up Against The Wall, Mother-bleeper, Osha Neumann, in conversation with Barbara Lubin and Dennis Bernstein.

Flashpoints - Special Christmas Eve Edition - December 24, 2008 at 5:00pm
We focus on the victims of this country's draconian drug war, their suffering and what the new Obama administration might do to alleviate the injustices suffered by hundreds of thousands of victims of unfair laws.

Flashpoints - The Rendition Report; the brutal conditions inside Guantanamo and more - December 23, 2008 at 5:00pm
In another installment of the Rendition Report, a lawyer with firsthand experience talks about the brutal conditions inside Guantanamo Bay Prison; also, a report on the massive spill of toxic coal ash sludge in Tennessee.

Flashpoints - December 22, 2008 at 5:00pm
Will President Obama attempt to hold the Bush Administration Accountable for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity?

Flashpoints - Expanding wars in Mexico - December 19, 2008 at 5:00pm
We feature a special report on the expanding wars in Mexico and the death of over 7,000 victims of the drug war.

Flashpoints - Major demonstrations in Haiti - December 18, 2008 at 5:00pm
We have a report on major demonstrations in Haiti yesterday, calling for the return of President Jean Bertrand Aristide.

Flashpoints - Goldman Sachs - December 17, 2008 at 5:00pm
Goldman Sachs takes a dive while interest rates by the Fed hit zero.

Flashpoints - Former New York Times reporter Steven Kinzer - December 16, 2008 at 5:00pm
Former New York Times reporter Steven Kinzer calls the Obama-Gates plan to expand the war and occupation in Afghanistan “delusional

Flashpoints - Iraqi journalist chucks his shoes at George W. Bush - December 15, 2008 at 5:00pm
Iraqi journalist chucks his shoes at George W. Bush

Flashpoints - LA Police heavily fined for a May Day melee last year - December 12, 2008 at 5:00pm
LA Police heavily fined for a May Day melee last year

Flashpoints - Collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza - December 11, 2008 at 5:00pm
Collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza

Flashpoints - December 10, 2008 at 5:00pm

Flashpoints - Military recruitment up as the economy plummets and unemployment soars at record levels - December 9, 2008 at 5:00
Military recruitment up as the economy plummets and unemployment soars at record levels

Flashpoints - UC Berkeley torture professor John Yoo heads south - December 8, 2008 at 5:00pm
UC Berkeley torture professor John Yoo heads south

Flashpoints - Prospects for a new immigration policy
Prospects for a new immigration policy.

Flashpoints - December 4, 2008 at 5:00pm

Flashpoints - December 3, 2008 at 5:00pm