Here's a recorded interview with author Philip K. Dick from the radio program Hour 25. In this interview, Hodel talked with Dick about his new book, A Scanner Darkly, and Dick read some passages.

On Jan. 15, the pilot Chesley B. Sullenberger , known as Sully, safely guided all 155 passengers and crew aboard US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in the city's frigid Hudson River. Capt. Sully did a masterful job of landing the plane in the Hudson river and then making sure that everybody got out. He's a true hero.

Part three of the lengthy excerpt from Thomas Jefferson's autobiography that talks about the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the history of the document, and various other factors which involved the authoring of the Declaration.

Kennedy currently co-hosts Ring of Fire on Air America Radio with Mike Papantonio. He was named one of Time.com's Heroes for the Planet. His family have long been vocal stewards of uplholding democracy free speech and the constitution.

Mostly girls in pioneer dresses, were swept into state custody from a polygamist sect in what authorities described as the largest child-welfare operation in Texas history. Several members from the Polygamist ranch in Texas were interviewed.

Geoff Millard, Spent nine years in the National Guard and served thirteen months in Iraq at the rank of sergeant. He heads the Washington, D.C. chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War.

I think many people on the world do not really know Iran, especially for Irans long history and great culture. During Ahmadinejad's presidency, Iran and the US have had the most high-profile contact in almost 30 years. Iran and the US froze diplomatic relations in 1980 and had no direct diplomatic contact until May 2007.

Jason Lemieux, Former Marine sergeant who served three tours in Iraq from 2003 to 2006. He currently heads the Los Angeles chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War.

Here are some clips that will give you a year in review, most memorable events of the year, for better or for worse.

The Communist Manifesto has been one of the most influential political documents in the world, having a far-reaching effect on twentieth-century political organization. In this 1848 history audio clips, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expound the program and purpose of the Communist League who commissioned the work.

joan of arc stuff

Prince William is second in line to the British Throne and the elder son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. Like his brother Prince Harry, Prince William is a keen sportsman and enjoys a wide variety of activities mostly team sports

These are the most Censored News or underreported news stories. For whatever reason the major media won't report these major stories. Thanks to the Internet, the news is getting out to those who want to know. By revealing these examples of media censorship, we can stop the excessive secrecy.

Philip K. Dick's preeminence among science fiction writers has been acknowledged in many ways. He has perhaps been written about more than any other science fiction writer. Very imaginative and certainly innovative. Since his death in 1982 Philip K. Dick's critical reputation has continued to grow.

Domingo Rosas, Former sergeant who served in Iraq with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from April 2003 to April 2004. He told the assembled veterans he was ordered not to allow detainees under his watch to fall asleep.

Africa is a turbulent continent with many wars in its history, from ancient conflicts, to wars of independence, to civil wars today. Listen to these clips.

In recent years the study of the history of ancient Israel has become very heated. These clips will be essential reading for students and scholars of the Bible, as well as being of great interest to all for whom the Bible is a work of fundamental importance for religion and culture.

What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008? Every year, global leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how to better the world.