TV Guide: George McGovern

Video: Speaking Freely: Ray McGovern

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:35 -0500

Having Served as a CIA analyst for 27 years, Ray McGovern speaks candidly about the creation of the Agency, the deceit that lead to the invasion of Iraq, the questionable character of George Tenet, and more. In stark frankness, McGovern examines the politicization of the Central Intelligence Agency and how it came to be an entity that serves the White House agenda, instead of one that serves up the unbiased truth. Disgusted by the lack of integrity exhibited by members of the intelligence community and U.S. government, McGovern retired and eventually co-created VIPS (Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity) - an organization dedicated to exposing the mishandling of important intelligence, particularly with regard to the War on Iraq. Full of inside information you have never heard before aqbout the way in which our nation's most secretive agency operates.

Video: Speaking Freely: Ray McGovern

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:35 -0500

Video: Nixon On McGovern

CBS News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:38:59 -0500

Bill Plante listens to recently released tapes of former President Richard Nixon with his political rival George McGovern, about whom the embittered president was none too gracious.

Video: Former Senator On Nixon Tapes

CBS News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:42:28 -0500

Only On The Web: Bill Plante speaks with former senator and 1972 presidential candidate George McGovern about the recently released Nixon tapes that he was not meant to hear.

Video: Former Sen. McGovern On Iraq

CBS News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:42:28 -0500

Former Sen. George McGovern, D-S.D. who co-authored the book "Out Of Iraq" gives his opinion on the war in Iraq, terrorism after 9/11 and also about Vietnam with the President's recent visit there.

Video: Bob Shrum

Colbert Nation — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:03:11 -0500

Democratic campaign strategist Bob Shrum wants to know if Stephen's wrist injury has made him reconsider his position on universal health care.

Video: George McGovern

Colbert Nation — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:03:11 -0500

George McGovern believes that one can be an idealist and a realist at the same time.

Video: The '72 Democrats

Colbert Nation — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:03:11 -0500

Stephen gives us a special report on the 1972 Democratic presidential campaign.

Video: Intro - 3/10/08

Colbert Nation — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:03:11 -0500

Hillary says the states she won are bigger than Obama's -- but it's not the size, it's whether it's shaped like Florida.

Video: McGovern, Beatty, and Emerson

History — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:44:59 -0500

Bob Shrum, staff member of George McGovern's 1972 Campaign, tells the story of Warren Beatty's speech writing duties on the McGovern campaign.

Video: George McGovern Responds to Agnew's Criticism

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:27:38 -0500

George McGovern, the democratic presidential candidate, responded to VP Spiro Agnew's outraged comments. As McGovern was on the of the first senators to openly criticize U.S. policy in Vietnam, his democratic nomination ran unsuccessfully.

Video: McGovern Picks Eagleton as Running Mate

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:54 -0500

On July 14, 1972, Senator George S. McGovern of South Dakota tapped Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri to be his running mate.

Video: Campaign Spot: Voting Booth (1972)

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:32 -0500

George McGovern makes a play for the quintessential "undecided" voter. Though a clever spot, it would not help McGovern much in the real polls. Advocating withdrawal from Vietnam, amnesty for draft evaders, he was branded too liberal.

Video: Campaign Spot: China (1972)

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:31 -0500

One of Nixon's lasting legacies was his trip to China to "normalize" relations between two countries, which had been cut off for 20 years. Nixon's trip signaled a major change for both America an China's policies.

Video: Campaign Spot: McGovern Defense (1972)

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:31 -0500

In this ad, McGovern's defense cuts are criticized, questioning the candidate's priorities for national security.

Video: Ribicoff Protests "Gestapo Tactics" at Chicago Convention

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:07 -0500

In 1968, Senator Abraham Ribicoff went to the podium to nominate George McGovern but instead denounced Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.

Video: "Campaigning" McGovern, 1972

Hulu — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:55:37 -0500

This nearly 30 minute political film on George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign was paid for by the McGovern for President Committee.

Video: McGovern concedes 1972 election

MSNBC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:36:42 -0500

Nov. 8, 1972: Sen. George McGovern concedes from the 1972 presidential race.

Video: McGovern addresses the DNC

MSNBC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:36:41 -0500

July 14, 1972: George McGovern accepts his party's nomination at the 1972 DNC.

Video: Gonzo

Apple Trailers — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:53:18 -0500

From Oscar-wining director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson s life-his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell s Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern s 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny Depp.