'What Unites Us' As Americans? Dan Rather Has An Answer (On Point)

Iconic journalist Dan Rather reflects on American character and patriotism in this time of polarization. He’s with us.

In his 40-plus years as a newsman, Rather has seen America cleaved and healed, again and again. How do America’s current divides compare? How can we come together?
Interview:
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/09/04/dan-rather-what-unites-us

Dan Rather perfectly explains why the Republican party and the NRA should be afraid of 'the wheels of change' -- Raw Story

The wheels of change are turning, according to veteran journalist Dan Rather. In a post on his Facebook page, Rather warned those who try to circumvent the will of the people will see a backlash from a new generation taking over the leadership of the United States. ....
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/02/dan-rather-perfectly-explains-republican-party-nra-afraid-wheels-change/

An Appalled Dan Rather Goes After Trump for Failing to Condemn Portland Murders as Terrorism

Legendary newsman Dan Rather called out President Donald Trump Sunday morning for failing to say anything about the two men in Portland who died after being stabbed by a white nationalist who was harassing two Muslim women.

In an open letter to Trump posted on Facebook, Rather made sure the president knew who he was talking about....
http://www.alternet.org/media/appalled-dan-rather-goes-after-trump-failing-condemn-portland-murders-terrorism

Dan Rather: Failed healthcare bill 'is only the beginning' of Republicans' problems -- Washington Examiner

Dan Rather warned Friday's "stunning" display of a failed GOP healthcare bill "is only the beginning" of the troubles facing the Republican Party.

In a Facebook post, Rather said it was "stunning" to see "a complete defeat" when the American Health Care Act was pulled from the House floor when it became all but certain it didn't have the votes to pass. He chided not only President Trump, who promised a fast repeal-and-replace process upon entering the White House, but also Republicans who have been "demonizing" Obamacare for seven years. ...
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dan-rather-failed-healthcare-bill-is-only-the-beginning-of-republicans-problems/article/2618444

'The Fuse Is Lit': Dan Rather Says Trump-Russia Scandal Is About to Go off Like a Bomb

Veteran CBS News anchor Dan Rather wrote on Facebook Thursday that the scandal over Pres. Donald Trump’s and his aides' personal and political connections to the Russian government is like a bomb with a lit fuse.

“Every once in a while in Washington, the fuse is lit for what seems to be a big scandal,” said Rather. “Much more rarely does that fuse lead to an explosion of the magnitude we are seeing with Russia and the new administration, and frankly the Republicans in Congress.”...
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/fuse-lit-dan-rather-says-trump-russia-scandal-about-go-bomb

Dan Rather on Journalism & Finding the Truth in the News

Course Description Whether you’re an avid consumer of the news or just beginning your journalism career, renowned news anchor Dan Rather shares his first-hand experiences to guide you through the 21st century state of journalism.

https://www.udemy.com/danrather/
Interview:
https://youtu.be/SOO45WIJf9U

The Huffington Post - US: Dan Rather Has Become A Viral Voice Of Reason In The Trump Era

Not content to dominate the airwaves for decades, veteran TV newsman Dan Rather is now conquering Facebook with his earnest but dire commentary on the impending presidency of Donald Trump. ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dan-rather-donald-trump-viral_us_586d7387e4b0c8575a7712a2?

'A Lie Is a Lie Is a Lie': Dan Rather Shreds WSJ Editor for Reluctance to Call out Trump's Dishonesty | Alternet

Legendary CBS newsman Dan Rather lit into the Wall Street Journal’s editor-in-chief for saying he was reluctant to call out obvious lies by Donald Trump by saying one had to consider the president-elect’s “moral intent.”

On Sunday’s Meet The Press, WSJ’s Gerard Baker was asked about Trump’s penchant to blurt or tweet things off the top of his head that have no basis in reality. According to the Baker, calling those things a “lie” would be going too far.

“I’d be careful about using the word, ‘lie.’” Baker said. “‘Lie’ implies much more than just saying something that’s false. It implies a deliberate intent to mislead...
http://www.alternet.org/media/lie-lie-lie-dan-rather-shreds-wsj-editor-reluctance-call-out-trumps-dishonesty

Dan Rather: Now, More Than Ever, We Must Stand Up for Science

When historians look back at the presidential election of 2016 they will certainly have many questions, but perhaps the biggest one isn’t getting enough attention today. “What the (insert the popular profanity of the future)?” they will likely ask. “Why was there hardly any mention of climate change?” Or will the future inhabitants of Earth be so distracted by survival that they won’t even care what happened in 2016 when the greatest country on the planet at that time denied this problem existed?

With just a few mentions in speeches—and, jaw-droppingly, no questions at the presidential debates—this omission marks a singular failure of the press and the political class. But it is indicative of a much broader systemic rot. Make no mistake; science was on the ballot this fall. And almost nobody took notice. But they should now because the Trump Administration is outlining an aggressive policy portfolio that not only puts our global response to climate change in deep jeopardy but that also threatens to radically change the fundamental direction of science in the United States....
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/dan-rather-now-more-than-ever-we-must-stand-up-for-science/