As Brazilians head into national elections, there’s a familiar name on the ballot: Bolsonaro. Not former President Jair Bolsonaro. It’s his son Flavio, who is presenting himself to the electorate as a more moderate version of his father. Election coverage has been dominated by a major corruption scandal - the biggest banking fraud case in the country’s histo ... Show More
Sep 19
Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fear | The Listening Post
AI’s existential threat to humanity is dominating headlines across the globe. But with so much attention on the fear of a future AI apocalypse, is the media ignoring the damage AI is already causing? And as AI CEOs join forces to call for regulations, is their motivation about pu ... Show More
25m 44s
Feb 2024
The Grayzone live: While Gaza burns
<p>Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the latest developments in the grinding Gaza war, including Israel's plans to attack Rafah, the incendiary protest at the Israeli embassy by one active duty US serviceman, and the deepening scandal at the New York Times over its discre ... Show More
1h 48m
May 2022
Buffalo Massacre Raises Questions About Media Environment That Exploits White Fear
Wesley Lowery, Mara Schiavocampo, and Oliver Darcy discuss the media climate and possible connections to white supremacist violence. Plus, Ambassador Asaf Zamir, the Consul General of Israel in New York, addresses the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh; Hol ... Show More
42m 25s
Nov 2023
"An unmitigated human catastrophe"
<p>In this episode, we discuss the coverage and framing of the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza including media narratives, gaps between popular and establishment positions, and the stifling of dissent in the academy.</p> <p>Date of Recording: November 14, 2023.</p> <p><a href ... Show More
48m 52s