Seasons & Episodes
The Rise of History's Biggest Empire
Abby Martin debuts The Empire Files, exploring the U.S. Empire, its rise to world hegemony and its impact on people and
9/11 and the Belligerent Empire
Abby Martin examines the two major wars launched under the "Global War on Terror"--their historical development and thei
Tortured & Enslaved: Enter the World's Biggest Prison
The Empire holds by far the most prisoners than any other country on earth, in both absolute numbers and per capita. Abb
War, Propaganda & the Enemy Within
Abby Martin interviews Chris Hedges on American myths, war and revolt. Hedges explains the 'folly of Empire,' the danger
Butchery, Slavery & History of Revolt
Meet the new head of the United Nations panel on Human Rights: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Abby Martin takes us inside
America's Unofficial Religion: The War on an Idea
The Empire has a range of weapons to maintain its power: from its courts to its military. But it also has effective ideo
The Empire's Election Extravaganza
Abby Martin interviews world-renowned philosopher and linguist Professor Noam Chomsky. Prof. Chomsky comments on the pre
The Censored Reality of the Refugee Crisis
Today 60 million human beings are displaced from war and extreme poverty. Many European countries are responding to the
The Distortion & Death Behind Israel/Palestine Coverage
A crisis in Palestine is again all over the headlines. From stabbings and molotov cocktails, to killing of protesters an
Palestine's Rebellion, Israel's Fascism
Abby Martin interviews journalist and author Max Blumenthal on the current situation in Palestine and the Israeli occupa
Thanksgiving to 'Redskins' - Dispelling American Myths That Hide Native Genocide
Each November, Americans celebrate a mythical version of U.S. history. Thanksgiving Day's portrayal of the experience of
The US School That Trains Dictators & Death Squads
On November 22, thousands gathered at the gates of Fort Benning, GA at the 25th annual protest of the School of the Amer
Bush Military Official: The Empire's Ship is Sinking
Abby Martin interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former national security advisor to the Reagan admi
Rigged Corporate Elections and Clinton Criminals
The Most Dangerous Year for Muslims in America
2015 wrapped up as the most dangerous year for Muslims in America, setting records for hate crimes against them. There h
The Tyranny of Big Oil
All life on Earth is threatened by catastrophic climate change--the main culprit is so powerful that the U.S. government
Unraveling the Syria War Chessboard
The war in Syria is an unparalleled crisis. Having gone far beyond an internal political struggle, the war is marked by
The Empire's Border Part I: A Policy of Death
Along the southern border of the United States is a graveyard, where hundreds upon hundreds of human remains are waiting
The Empire's Border Part II: A Hidden War
In the second installment of this two-part episode, Abby Martin continues her investigation of the hidden war on the U.S
The Black Radical Tradition
During Black History Month, as the U.S. pays homage to African Americans who have changed the course of history, the est
The MOVE Bombing: When Police Plotted to Exterminate a Family
On May 13, 1985, one of the most shameful, horrific attacks by U.S. police ever took place in West Philadelphia. 11 peop
How Capitalism is Killing Itself
Despite a concerted effort by the U.S. Empire to snuff out the ideology, a 2016 poll found young Americans have a much m
Symptoms of a Sick Society
The Green Party, running Dr. Jill Stein for President—on a platform more progressive than Bernie Sanders—has been to
Empires Feed on Congo's Treasure
For five centuries, the continent of Africa has been ravaged by the world's Empires for its vast untapped treasure. Toda
What Hillary Clinton Really Represents
Digging deep into Hillary's connections to Wall Street, Abby Martin reveals how the Clinton's multi-million-dollar polit
100 Years of US Troops as Lab Rats: Part 1
On Memorial Day, politicians will speak at ceremonies all over the country and repeat their favorite mantra: "Support th
100 Years of US Troops as Lab Rats: Part 2
In Part II of this two-part episode, Abby Martin covers how US troops have been knowingly poisoned; from the widespread