1.28.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy to discuss the revolution taking place in Egypt. Cairo is literally burning, and today’s conversation addresses the political state which lead to this uprising and exactly what is going on. Swanson describes the protests as “inspiring,” but also is not convinced of the need for these heavy doses of violence. Who is withholding civil rights from these people? Exactly how corrupt is the leadership in Egypt? What is the United States’ level of involvement in this revolution? Get the expert insights into the breaking national news story of the day right here. Be sure to check out Swanson’s new book War is a Lie.