Project Censored

Project Censored - 04.04.17

Nolan, Nicholas, and Desiree begin the program with a roundtable critique of the corporate-media's coverage of

recent domestic-spying revelations, as well as the issue of whether or not Donald Trump is a political aberration;

then Alicia Huartado provides updates on work in progress at Project Censored.

For the remainder of the program, the hosts interview two guests on the topic of critical media literacy;

first, Allison Butler discusses the need for media literacy in the context of the "post-truth" Trump administration.

Then Bill Yousman explains the unique MA program in media literacy offered at his campus.

 

Allison Butler is a lecturer in Communications at the University of Massachusetts, and the Director of

the media-literacy education organization Mass Media Literacy. Bill Yousman directs the graduate

program in Media Literacy and Digital Culture at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut; he's also

the author of "The Spike Lee Enigma."

Project Censored - 03.28.17

Nolan, Nicholas and Desiree take a look at the state of Hip-Hop music in 2017. with guests Shaida Akbarian and Grand Skeme.

Later in the program, a roundtable critique of recent topics in corporate media, followed by updates on Project Censored stories with Alicia Huartado.

 

Shaida Akbarian is a lecturer in Ethnic Studies at California State University, East Bay.

Grand Skeme is a Hip-Hop recording artist based in San Jose.

Project Censored - 03.21.17

In the first half of the program, Shahid Buttar discusses the chapter he wrote for Censored 2017, "Ike's Dystopian Dream," 

where he examines the many ways that President Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex has proven correct. For the second half of the program, Mickey and Peter survey some of the other chapters of Censored 2017, particularly Peter's chapter, "Selling Empire, War and Capitalism," a look at the advertising / public relations industry, and how its influence extends far beyond peddling consumer products.

Project Censored - 03.14.17

Authors Peter Dale Scott and David Talbot join Mickey for a discussion of the now-popular phrase "deep state," and its implications.

They also share their thoughts on the best way forward for the left in the Trump era.

Peter Dale Scott is a retired diplomat and a prolific author on politics and history; among his books are "Deep Politics and the Death of JFK,"

and "Drugs, Oil and War." David Talbot is the founder of Salon.com, and now a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle; his most recent book

is "The Devil's Chessboard." 

Project Censored - 03.07.17

Peter and Mickey spend the hour looking at "The Coming War On China," the latest film from 

the prolific documentarian John Pilger. The film looks at the untold history of U.S.-China relations, 

the Pacific military buildup by both countries, and life in China today.  The first half of this week's show 

presents audio excerpts from the film, then in the second half, John Pilger joins the program for an interview. 

 

Notes:

 

Guest's web site:

www.johnpilger.com

 

Books mentioned on this program:

The China Mirage (James Bradley)

Base Nation (David Vine)

Project Censored - 02.28.17

The program opens  with an update on the general strike of February 17, with organizer Michelle Rodino-Colocino (the program was recorded that day). A summary of recent underreported stories follows, then Caitlin Remmel speaks  about Brand New Congress, a campaign intended to field  citizen-responsive candidates in every House district in 2018.  Next, the legendary organizer Charlotte Hill O'Neill ("Mama C") joins the program, and speaks about her work,  from her Black Panther days to the present. Finally, we hear an excerpt from next week's program,  with  author Alexander Reed Ross speaking about his new book "Resisting the Fascist Creep." 

Project Censored - 02.21.17

The program opens  with an update on the general strike of February 17, with organizer Michelle Rodino-Colocino 

(the program was recorded that day). A summary of recent underreported stories follows, then Caitlin Remmel speaks 

about Brand New Congress, a campaign intended to field  citizen-responsive candidates in every House district in 2018. 

Next, the legendary organizer Charlotte Hill O'Neill ("Mama C") joins the program, and speaks about her work, 

from her Black Panther days to the present. Finally, we hear an excerpt from next week's program, 

with  author Alexander Reed Ross speaking about his new book "Resisting the Fascist Creep." 

 

Project Censored - 02.14.17

Three veteran journalists and media critics share their thoughts about the state of the "free" press in 2017; 

among the topics they address are the election-hacking allegations against Russia, President Trump's attacks 

on the press, the "fake news" label, and the close ties between "new media" and the military/security branches 

of government.

Project Censored - 02.07.17

Recently, University of California Berkeley officials cancelled a planned speech by right-wing writer 

Milo Yiannopoulos following vigorous protests, prompting President Trump to suggest withdrawing 

federal funds from the campus. In light of Trump's connections to the ultra-right, what will be 

the nature of political protest in the Trump years? Author and columnist David Talbot examines this issue. 

Then Arif Humayun summarizes the principles of Islam, and explains why the advocacy of terror 

has no basis in authentic Islamic doctrine. 

 

David Talbot has authored books on US political history, and writes a column at the San Francisco Chronicle. 

Arif Humayan is a cofounder of the multifaith organization Circle of Peace.

Project Censored - 01.31.17

Guest co-hosts Nolan Higdon and Desiree McSwain, and senior correspondent Michael Levitin, 

open the program with a discussion about several recent under-reported stories. Then the talk turns to "fake news," 

as Chase Palmieri and Jared Fesler explain their web site -- Tribeworthy.com -- where readers can collectively evaluate 

the validity of news stories. Finally, Quinton Sankofa of Movement Generation explains the connections between 

environmental concerns and racial justice.