Imperialism, Self-Censorship, Spying, Empowerment
July 28, 2011
MEDIA ROOTS- In this discussion, Abby & Robbie Martin cover US imperialism: wars, costs, media and government propaganda; the culture of self-censorship and the erosion of privacy in the US; information as power and how communication is an important tool to strengthen and build communities.
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Listen to other broadcasts about US Wars, News Censorship, 9/11 Truth, Be Your Own Leader, one about Sex Scandals, 2012 Elections and GOP/ Obama Propaganda, or a broadcast about Bin Laden's Death: Propaganda & Mindless Nationalism.