The Project Censored Show

On today’s program, we hear a speech by historian and veteran journalist David Talbot; his latest book “The David Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government.” He spoke at Sonoma State University, pointing out how many of the abuses of the Bush and Obama Administrations are rooted in… The post Journalist David Talbot appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey open the program with a wide-ranging conversation with long-time social justice activist Medea Benjamin; the discussion covers topics from trade deals to drone warfare, as well as her latest project of trying to alert Americans about the human rights abuses committed by US ally Saudi Arabia. In the… The post Medea Benjamin and Arnie Gundersen appeared first on Project Censored.

Contrary to the stereotype of apolitical Millenials, students at Sonoma State University in Northern California have organized a Social Justice Week, addressing issues from US foreign policy to local police-brutality cases. Today’s guests are student organizers or guests taking part in Social Justice Week. Also included is a preview of next week’s… The post Social Justice Week appeared first on Project Censored.

Cuban diplomat Miguel Farga discusses Cuban society and government, and makes the case for Congress to end the US trade embargo against Cuba. Miguel Farga is First Secretary of the Cuban embassy in Washington, DC. The post Cuban diplomat Miguel Farga appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with author/educator Henry Giroux. Giroux explains the concept of ‘critical pedagogy,’ and the pivotal role that education plays for the whole of society. He warns of the increasing domination of the world by the ultra-rich, and a new form of anti-intellectualism fostered… The post Rebroadcast: Henry Giroux appeared first on Project Censored.

In the first half of the program, veteran investigative reporter Jane Akre explains the serious medical problems caused by mesh implants, and why corporate-media coverage of these issues has been scant. Then Ken Burrows discusses the Gandhi-King Season of Nonviolence, and explains the philosophical foundations of nonviolence doctrine. Jane Akre is… The post Jane Akre and Ken Burrows appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in coversation with Elliot D. Cohen. In his latest book, “The Technology of Oppression,” Cohen explores the many ways that federal agencies are spying on Americans, and offers proposals to rein in these invasions of privacy. Elliot D. Cohen writes about information technology, as… The post Elliot D. Cohen appeared first on Project Censored.

Despite its clean environment and health-concious residents, California’s Marin County has been called the breast-cancer capital of the world. But is the seemingly high incidence of the disease actually the result of high rates of screening, and tests that often yield false positives? And did some health officials allow the… The post Peter Byrne and the workings of the health-care system appeared first on Project Censored.

What role can civil disobedience play in the stuggle for social change? Peter explores this question with two guests: first, environmental organizer Tim DeChristopher recounts his experience interfering with a federal oil and gas lease auction, and how the legal doctrine of “necessity” can be used in environmental campaigns. Then Sunsara Taylor… The post What role can civil disobedience play in the stuggle for social change? appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with historian Laurence Shoup. Shoup’s new book, Wall Street’s Think Tank, is a study of the Council on Foreign Relations; Shoup describes the CFR as “the most influential private organization in the country,” and traces how it connects major U.S. corporations with… The post Laurence Shoup appeared first on Project Censored.

Linda Sartor speaks about her experiences as an ‘unarmed peacekeeper’ in conflict zones, including Occupied Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Her new book is “Turning Fear Into Power: One Woman’s Journey Confronting the War on Terror.” www.lindasartor.info At the end of the program, Anthony Monteiro discusses the the Black Radical… The post Linda Sartor and Anthony Monteiro appeared first on Project Censored.

Independent journalist Ann Garrison hosts the program this week. She is a radio, print and online reporter who specializes in the Great Lakes region of Africa. She is a recipient of the Victoire Ingabire Democracy and Peace Prize. Her first guest, author Edward Herman, discusses his recent book, “Enduring Lies,” examining… The post Edward Herman and Willy Nyamitwe appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour with author and theologian Matthew Fox, who explains his ideas of ‘creation spirituality’ and the ‘cosmic Christ.’ Fox also discusses his conflicts with the Vatican (“John Paul II and Benedict restarted the Inquisition”), the significance of non-Christian faiths such as Bhuddhism and Native American… The post Theologian Matthew Fox appeared first on Project Censored.

Scientists’ reports about global warming are becoming more and more pessimistic. Will rising sea levels, drought, crop failure and water wars become so severe that humanity’s existence itself is threatened? Peter and Julie speak first with David Ray Griffin, author of the new book, “Unprecedented.” Then Dahr Jamail, climate writer at Truthout, joins the… The post Global Warming (Rebroadcast) appeared first on Project Censored.

David Talbot’s latest book, The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government, examines the post-WWII U.S. intelligence sector and the power it wields, by following the career of Wall Street lawyer, diplomat and spymaster Allen Dulles. Talbot discussed his new book with fellow author Peter Dale… The post Peter Dale Scott and David Talbot appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with political author Chris Hedges; his latest book is “Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt.” The discussion covers issues from freedom of information to U.S. Middle East interventions, and the ideas of intellectuals from W.E.B. Dubois to Cornel West to… The post Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt appeared first on Project Censored.

With the 52nd anniversary of the JFK assassination recently past, Peter and Mickey present a rebroadcast of a November 2013 interview with Mark Lane, part of the observance of the 50th anniversary of the assassination. Mark Lane is an author, attorney and independent researcher into the killing of JFK. He… The post The Killing of JFK appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour with David Talbot, author of “The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government.” According to Talbot, Dulles — a Wall Street lawyer turned spymaster — shaped the modern CIA, defied the will ofPresidents, and was complicit in the JFK assassination.… The post The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government appeared first on Project Censored.

Nuclear-industry critics Arnie and Maggie Gundersen warn that, four-and-a-half years after the meltdown, Fukushima still poses a danger to Japan and the Pacific region, and that the Japanese government is trying to prevent journalists and physicians from disclosing the ongoing problems. The program closes with an excerpt from a speech by Arnie Gundersen… The post Nuclear-industry Critics Arnie and Maggie Gundersen appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips spend the hour in conversation with author Peter Dale Scott. Scott explains the concepts of “deep politics” and “deep events,” which underlie much of his work; he also discusses his most recent publication, the e-book “Dallas ’63,” about the JFK assassination. The post Peter Dale Scott appeared first on Project Censored.

“Censored 2016,” Project Censored’s annual book of censored stories and media analysis, is just off the presses. On this week’s program, Peter and Nolan speak with Andy Lee Roth, co-editor of the new volume, about some of the stories in “Censored 2016.” Then Peter and Nolan discuss the new Global Critical Media… The post The Annual Book and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden appeared first on Project Censored.

9/11 and the Rise of Neoconservative Foreign Policy. For this 14th anniversary 9/11 special program, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips speak with Media Roots journalist and filmmaker Robbie Martin about his new film “A Very Heavy Agenda.” The film looks in depth at the Kagan family and the rise… The post 9/11 and the Rise of Neoconservative Foreign Policy appeared first on Project Censored.

Authors Mark Pilisuk and Jennifer Rountree discuss their new book, “The Hidden Structure of Violence: Who Benefits From Global Violence and War.” They contend that organized violence is not an inescapable part of human existence, but is organized and carried out by the dominant social order to enhance its own power.… The post The Hidden Structure of Violence: Who Benefits From Global Violence and War appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter Phillips and Mickey Huff co-hosts for the Project Censored show provide an update on human rights abuses in Mexico funded by US; they speak with researcher/journalist Laura Carlsen in Mexico City. The remainder of the program focuses on the impacts of nuclear technology on the enviroment and society. Ken… The post Human Rights Abuses in Mexico appeared first on Project Censored.

In a remarkable case study of censorship, author and political cartoonist Ted Rall recounts how he was dropped from the Los Angeles Times, purportedly for giving an untrue account of a 2001 encounter with an LAPD officer, who cited Rall for jaywalking. As he refutes the ‘evidence’ behind his dismissal, Rall also points… The post Ted Rall appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s program offers two perspectives on global capitalism and permanent war. Sociologist William Robinson makes the case that the present state of capitalism may be a “systemic crisis,” something not seen in centuries. Then peace advocate Kathy Kelly relates her experiences from Afghanistan to US prisons, and refutes the notion of… The post The Present State of Capitalism appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter Phillips and guest co-host Laura Wells spend the hour in conversation with author Peter Matthews about his new book “Dollar Democracy.” The conversation addresses issues from GMO labeling to California’s Proposition 13 to the runaway Pentagon budget; Matthews’ underlying theme is that most contemporary political problems can be traced… The post GMO labeling, California’s Proposition 13, and the Pentagon Budget appeared first on Project Censored.

As the annual National Whistleblower Summit concluded in Washington D.C. this week, host Mickey Huff spent an hour speaking with journalist and artist Abby Martin. Abby was one of the journalists presented with a Pillar award in Broadcasting by Summit organizers this year. Abby hosted RT’s “Breaking the Set” for three… The post Abby Martin appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter Phillips and Project Censored affiliate professor Julie Andrzejewski as co-host address the Global Environmental Crisis. They interview emeritus professor of Religion and Philosophy Dr. David Ray Griffin regarding his new book Unprecedented: Can Civilization Survive the CO2 Crisis? Additionally, they talk with Truth Out investigative reporter Dahr Jamail regarding his newest article: Mass Extinction: It’s the… The post The Global Environmental Crisis appeared first on Project Censored.

Project Censored Show host Mickey Huff covers The Myth of Clean and Safe Nuclear Technologies– Holding the Nuclear Industry Responsible for Environmental Contamination and Human Disease. The show begins in discussion with Choi Seungkoo, Secretary General of the NNAA (No Nukes Asia Actions) and activist Rev. Daesoo Lee, they discuss… The post The Myth of Clean and Safe Nuclear Technologies– Holding the Nuclear Industry Responsible for Environmental Contamination and Human Disease. appeared first on Project Censored.

On the next Project Censored Show on Pacifica Radio. Cohosts Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips discuss the Importance of Whistleblowing and Whistleblower Protection. They speak with attorney Jesselyn Radack, National Security & Human Rights Director at the Government Accountability Project, about her work around clients such as Edward Snowden, Thomas Andrews Drake, and John Kiriakou, among others, and… The post Whistleblower Protections appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips discuss American Exceptionalism: Myths and Realities. Their first guest is Aaron Good​, a doctoral student at Temple University and author of the article “American Exception: Hegemony and the Dissimulation of the State,” among their topics are Good’s concept of a ‘Tripartite State.’ For the second half… The post American Exceptionalism appeared first on Project Censored.

In light of the historic California drought and a global water crisis, Peter and Mickey devote this week’s program to a look at water issues. First, investigative journalists Katharine Mieskowski and Lance Willliams explain how some water usage data is being kept away from journalists and the public. Then spoken-word… The post Water Issues appeared first on Project Censored.

Following a nonfatal outbreak of measles that began at Disneyland, the California Legislature is debating a bill (SB 277) to outlaw parental choice about childhood vaccinations. The bill would include the measles vaccine, as well as nine others. Today’s guests support vaccinations, but oppose making them compulsory; they discuss the issues involved… The post Caitlyn Obolsky, Elliot Cohen and Robert Krakow appeared first on Project Censored.

Stephen Lendman debunks Western media depictions of the Ukraine crisis and the role of Russia, and warns that the confrontation there could spiral into a great-power conflict. Then Eric Draitser examines the war in Syria, and the role played by regional and world powers in provoking it. Stephen Lendman writes… The post Stephen Lendman and Eric Draitser appeared first on Project Censored.

Our first guest, Nick Turse, speaks about the largely unseen role US forces are playing in Africa, with a special focus on the civil war in South Sudan. Then Dana Frank and Mark Sullivan discuss the US-backed Honduran government’s program of free-market “model cities” (ZEDEs), in which corporate control will supersede the rights… The post Nick Turse, Dana Frank and Mark Sullivan appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter and Mickey speak with four guests taking part in the “What’s Possible?” conference in San Francisco the weekend of May 30-31. Steven Jay is the organizer of the conference, Barry Dyke is the author of “Pirates of Manhattan.” Sarah van Gelder is editor-in-chief of Yes Magazine; Kenn Burrows teaches Holistic… The post Steven Jay, Barry Dyke, Sarah van Gelder, and Kenn Burrows appeared first on Project Censored.

Noted author and historian Michael Parenti joins Peter and Mickey in the studio to discuss his latest book, “Profit Pathology and Other Indecencies.” Later in the program, we hear excerpts from a 2012 Parenti speech on “The One Percent Pathology and the Myths of Capitalism” The post Michael Parenti appeared first on Project Censored.

Historian Peter Kuznick joins the program to speak about vital historical information that often isn’t taught in U-S schools, such as the massive death toll of the Vietnam War, or the predominant role of the USSR in the defeat of the Axis powers in World War II. Peter Kuznick teaches history at… The post Peter Kuznick appeared first on Project Censored.

Consumer advocate and political reformer Ralph Nader speaks with Peter Phillips and Mickey Huff about his latest book “Return to Sender: Unanswered Letters to the President 2001-2015;” the conversation covers topics from trade treaties and Democratic presidential candidates, to Gaza, Israel and AIPAC. In the second half of the program, we hear… The post Ralph Nader appeared first on Project Censored.

This May Day program begins with musicologist TM Scruggs sharing some of the best-known labor and revolutionary ballads. Then Santa Rosa, Calif. organizer Luis Santoyo explains some of the May Day actions taking place in his city. Geoff Davidian of the Real News Network discusses the rights of citizens to film police.… The post TM Scruggs, Luis Santoyo, Laurel Krause and Joseph Lewis, and Geoff Davidian appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s program offers two perspectives on global capitalism and permanent war. Sociologist William Robinson makes the case that the present state of capitalism may be a “systemic crisis,” something not seen in centuries. Then peace advocate Kathy Kelly relates her experiences, from Afghanistan to US prisons, and refutes the… The post Sociologist William Robinson and Kathy Kelly appeared first on Project Censored.

On the Project Censored Show Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips discuss Smart Meters, Mass Surveillance, and Public Health Concerns. They’ll look at some of the controversies surrounding Smart Meters, including those revealed in e mails between CA PG&E and the CA PUC, among these are spying on customer use and sharing private… The post Smart Meters, Mass Surveillance, and Public Health Concerns appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s Project Censored Show focuses on police violence and the prison industrial complex. The program begins with Carl Dix examining the fatal shooting of Walter Scott in South Carolina. Then Jeff Mackler gives an update on the medical condition of Pennsylvania inmate Mumia abu Jamal, and we hear abu Jamal’s latest… The post The Prison Industrial Complex appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s show is a speech by author Peter Dale Scott in which he discusses both the “deep state” (the network of powerful institutions behind the elected officials) and the history and expansion of the federal “Continuity of Government” program. He spoke at Sonoma State University as part of the campus’s first Social… The post Peter Dale Scott appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey Huff interviews Nolan Higdon regarding his recent series “Justice for Sale,” a Project Censored investigative report on prison privatization. Then we hear highlights from a recent speech by former Black Panther Charlotte O’Neal, aka “Mama C.”Nolan Higdon is a college history instructor in the San Francisco Bay area. Charlotte O’Neal was… The post Nolan Higdon and Mama C appeared first on Project Censored.

Peter, Mickey and their guests speak about independent journalism, transparency in government, and social justice education. Abby Martin speaks about her years as host of “Breaking the Set” on RT Television. Then Tanya Ward Jordan and Michael McCray examine new legislation meant to enhance whistleblower protection in government and the financial sector. Finally,… The post Independent Journalism and Transparency in Government appeared first on Project Censored.

What’s behind the Obama Administration’s recent imposition of sanctions against Venezuelan officials, and its claim that Venezuela threatens U-S national security? Gloria La Riva and Roger Harris address this question. Then filmmaker Adam Horowitz discusses his documentary “Nuclear Savage,” in which he makes the case that the U-S deliberately exposed… The post Venezuela Threatens U-S National Security? appeared first on Project Censored.

Four years have now passed since the Fukushima nuclear disaster began. This week’s Project Censored Show looks at Fukushima from several perspectives. Attorney Charles Bonner provides an update on the lawsuit seeking damages for the US Navy sailors who’ve suffered debilitating injuries since their ship was sent into the disaster… The post Fukushima appeared first on Project Censored.

Hosts Peter Phillips and Miya McHugh examine LGBT issues in contemporary America. The first guest, Sonoma State University sociologist James Joseph Dean, discusses his new book “Straights;” Dean contends that today’s “post-closeted” queer community has changed all of American society. Later in the program, a queer-youth perspective from College of Marin student Caitlin McCoy. The post LGBT issues appeared first on Project Censored.