Fort Hood killer charged.

Last Thursday terror raised its ugly head once again in the US.

This time at an army base in Fort Hood Texas

39 year old Army Psychiatrist, Major Nidal Malik Hassan, reportedly entered a medical facility within the army base and began shooting. Killing 13 and wounding 29 before he was incapacitated by a police officer.

Major Hassan is currently recuperating in hospital and is headed for military trial where he could face the death penalty.  

The media frenzy over the incident perhaps matches the public shock and sadness.

The question that is emerging is whether US Intelligence failed or ignored the signs that led ultimately to this bloody massacre.

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A measure on Obama

This week saw many mayoral and municipal elections across the United States, which are being used as a guide to the popularity of the two major political parties and Barrack Obama’s Presidency a year after his historic win.

Our man on the ground, James O’Donnell explained more to Peter…

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The US – climate change skeptics or combaters?

Last Friday we reported on the protests happening not only in Adelaide but around the world, as part of International Day of Climate Action.

Thousands of people rallied to try and foster an agreement between world leaders that something needs to be done about climate change.

350.org was the organisation behind it all, with 350 standing for their target of 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, instead of around 390.

Well just like in Australia, the issue of climate change is currently being hotly debated in America.

James O’Donnell from Spying on America speaks with Clare Hesketh on a similar idea to our proposed ETS, that’s trying to get passed through America’s government…

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More troops to Afghanistan – what do you think?

Something that seems to be on the minds of Americans and the American media at the moment is whether or not to send more troops to Afghanistan.

And like most issues in the United States, opinion is divided.

Spying on America’s James O’Donnell discusses the latest update on the White House’s decision with Friday Breakfast presenter Clare Hesketh.

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Still not happy Obama

As most of you would be aware, the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 was awarded to American President, Barack Obama last week, after serving only nine months in office, and just 11 days, when he was nominated for it earlier in the year.

Well not surprisingly this puzzled and in some cases angered a lot of people, who, even if a fan of Obama, questioned the idea that he was given the prize for his potential to create peace, and not on actual results.

Spying on America correspondent James O’Donnell speaks about America’s reaction to the win.

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No love for Obama

When Barack Obama was elected as President last year, more than anything, he said he would bring change to the United States… and we believed him.

Not even a year has gone past, and it seems Americans are already losing their faith in the new leader, as they grow impatient that he hasn’t implemented the healthcare reform, aren’t happy with the bailout and confused as to why we’re still at war in the Middle East.

However it seems they’re not impressed with the alternative political party, The Republicans, either.

Friday presenter Clare Hesketh discusses with Spying on America correspondent James O’Donnell, the fact that late night comedy shows seem to be giving the President a hard time, while we all thought they’d run out of gas after Bush left…

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The United States and Iran come to the table

Yesterday, or today still on the other side of the world, the United States and Iran are meeting, and it is the first time in decades that the two countries will sit down over the negotiating table. But will there any advancement in relations between the countires?

James O’Donnell has been doing some spying and spoke with Friday Breakfast Presenter Owen Teakle…

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The battle between Palestine and Israel continues

The deteriorating peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel have taken another blow with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanynahu refusing to freeze settlements on the West Bank and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas losing credibility by agreeing to meet despite these aggressive Israeli tactics.

 The United States have again tired to come in and entice peace talks and James O’Donnell who each week helps us spy on America speaks with Owen Teakle on the issue.

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One year on from Lehman Brothers collapse

Last week was the one year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers threatening to set off a collapse of the American economy that was only saved by the bailout by the George Bush adminstration, backed by Congress.

But was the many given to the big banks used wisely? James O’Donnell did some spying this week to let us know…

America’s changing attitude to their troops in Afghanistan

A few weeks ago we heard about the presidential election in Afghanistan but several headlines have again put Afghanistan front and centre on the American radar.

For the first time since the war’s inception the majority of Americans are against the war in the region and polls have shown nearly half of Americans support reducing the number of American troops in the country.

Peter discusses with Spying on America’s James O’Donnell, why a change in attitude towards troops in Afghanistan has suddenly occurred…

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