Omar Deghayes, a British resident who spent six years imprisoned in Guanatanamo Bay, explains how he went from a peaceful family life in Pakistan to having his eyes gouged by Gitmo guards, resulting in permanent blindness.
Interviews
An interview with (now) independent SA MP David Winderlich
Bob Gosford sits down for a chat with South Australian independent David Winderlich to discuss what it was like to resign from the Democrats, the state of democracy in South Australia and the German meaning of ‘Winderlich’.
Behind the lens in Haiti
NYT photojournalist Damon Winter is on assignment in Haiti. He tells of the endless dead bodies, brutal conditions, and the difficulty of taking a good snap in such circumstances. Plus a gallery of his stunning and shocking images.
From the kitchen to Asia: a fresh-faced take on business
One mistake can hit a young small business hard, as organic skincare business Lily loves Pearl learnt when its first lot of products, worth $10,000, was destroyed on arrival. But that wasn’t enough to turn entrepreneur Samantha Molineux off the joys of running her own business.
Sea Shepherd Captain: Japan is re-enacting WWII
In an interview with the Observer, Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson defends his and fellow activists’ actions in the name of anti-whaling, claiming they are following a “martial code”, while the Japanese are simply “re-enacting the Second World War”.
A whole lot of contradictions
A profile on “right-wing hippie” John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, the world’s biggest retailer of natural and organic products. Has Mackey brought organic food to the masses or destroyed it with big-business compromises?
Mickey mouse in a war zone: the power of war photography
Photography in a war zone can have a strong impact on how foreigners view a war. Erroll Morris talks with Middle East AP photographer Ben Curtis about manipulating and posing photos and the popularity of mangled toys amongst war debris.
Peeling back the layers: inside The Onion
As newspapers close across the globe, satirical paper The Onion is bigger, busier and more amusing than ever. Editor Joe Randazzo spills the dirt on what it’s like to work in America’s Funniest Newsroom and how to get a job there.
Inside the Italian Mafia
Roberto Saviano is the author of a best-selling book that exposes the inner workings of the most powerful, but least known Italian Mafia groups, Naples’ Camorra. He takes Vice inside their vicious and violent world.
New taxes and breaking up the banks: Obama’s adviser spills on US economy
Paul Volcker is a senior economic adviser to Barack Obama, former chairman of the Federal Reserve and chair of the US Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Der Spiefel interview him about the current state of the US economy. Can it return to its previous prime?
Crikey interviews climate sceptic Ian Plimer
The climate change sceptics have been out in force at Copenhagen. Crikey’s man on the ground, Matthew Knott, interviews the star of the sceptic movement, Australian geologist Ian Plimer.
@mammaspaghetti outed! Oh isa not nice!
Yesterday, fans of the cult Twitter account @mammaspaghetti were thrilled and dismayed to learn that the writer had outed themself. Meet the man behind the mama.
VIDEO: Booze, blazers and Blanche: Bob Hawke at 80
The flowing silver mane, the dancing, the drinking and the terry toweling robe: the ABC pays tribute to 80 years of Bob Hawke, including a great interview with Andrew Denton.
From glass making to magazines: a classic Young Rich mix
An interview with entrepreneur Ash Hunter, owner of Just Magazines (Just Cars and Just Bikes) and Hunterfive, an investment company. How do you combine new media, publishing, manufacturing and property?
VIDEO: Obama does Fox News
After a nasty and public war of words between the White House and Fox News, Barack Obama has finally appeared on the network, receiving a “lighting round” grilling from Fox’s White House correspondent Major Garrett.
Meet the man who killed the letter
In 1971, engineer Ray Tomlinson was asked to find something interesting to do with the newly created ARPANET computer network. So he invented email, inadvertently changing human communication forever.
Can Salon.com be saved?
Despite its iconic status, seminal news and opinion website Salon.com lost $4.6m last year and recently laid of 20% of its staff. PBS asks new CEO Richard Gingras whether the site can really be saved.
Before the fall: Gorbachev on 1989
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the events of 1989, the real end of the Cold War, and the advice he can give Obama about ending a war in Afghanistan.
Video of the Day: The future of News: an interview with Rupert
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch sits down with Sky News to discuss Google, paywalls, financial regulations and the future of newspapers. Watch out for his bagging of Mark Scott, public broadcasters and Barack Obama…
Westpac’s Gail Kelly gives the inside story on banking
Westpac CEO Gail Kelly sits down with Alan Kohler, Robert Gottliebsen and Stephen Bartholomeusz for an in-depth discussion on post-GFC banking, repricing business customers’ loans, and financial regulation.
The wisdom of washed up boy bands
The hey day of the boy band may be over, but choreographed side steps lives on. The Guardian interviews five boy band-ers on the difficulties of fame. What do you do when your screaming teeny bopper fans move onto indie rock?
The story behind the grieving chimps photo
You’ve probably seen the National Geographic photo that went viral this week, of a dead chimpanze being wheeled past her mournful chimp friends. Photographer Monica Szczupider explains what went on beyond the lens.
The private life of the Obamas
Barack and Michelle Obama are known for having one of strongest and most sickly sweet marriages in US political history. Just think of their date nights! NY Times Magazine is running a 10 page indepth feature on the Obamas’ marriage. Go on, you know you want to.
Roubini: The next big crash is already underway
The global economy may appear to be in recovery, but people are borrowing at negative interest rates and investing in risky assets like commodities, equities and credit. We’re creating an even bigger bubble than before, says Nouriel Roubini.
Video of the Day: Terry Gilliam interviewed by a cockroach
Nicholas the Talking Cockroach (no, we don’t know either) interviews Python, writer, film maker and all around genius Terry Gilliam, about his fascinating life and career.
