The Project Censored Show

In light of the recent death of conservative icon and talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, media scholar John K. Wilson rejoins the Project Censored Show to examine how Limbaugh changed US media and politics, and how his style helped pave the way for a Trump presidency. Then in the second half… The post John K. Wilson and Abby Martin appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s guest for the hour is scholar John K. Wilson, author of a recent report for the University of California about freedom of the press on US college campuses. They speak about the findings of Wilson’s report, as well as the multiple threats to journalism and freedom of speech on campuses.… The post Scholar John K. Wilson appeared first on Project Censored.

Last October, Project Censored cosponsored the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas, an online academic conference examining content-censorship by tech giants, among many other media issues. The proceedings of the conference were uploaded to YouTube and utilized by scholars and media-studies instructors at various institutions. But in December, the conference’s YouTube… The post The “Deplatforming” of the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas appeared first on Project Censored.

Although a new administration has taken office in Washington, the administrators of the world’s wealth have not changed. Project Censored presents a rebroadcast of “Giants: The Global Power Elite.” Project Censored Show cofounder Peter Phillips returned to the show as a guest in August 2018 to discuss his book about… The post Giants: The Global Power Elite – Rebroadcast appeared first on Project Censored.

On January 6, 2021, right-wing protestors invaded the U.S. Capitol building to try to disrupt the certifying of votes for the presidential election, some of them threatening the lives of members of Congress. The melee ended in the deaths of several people. On January 13, Mickey Huff hosted an online… The post Capitol Coup d’Trump appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s first guest is veteran technology entrepreneur John Marshall. In his new book “Free is Bad: How the Free Web Hurt Privacy, Truth and Democracy,” he contends that internet users’ expectation that everything online should be provided free has been a disservice to themselves and to society, because it makes… The post John Marshall And Nolan Higdon appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s program begins with Kevin Gosztola’s analysis of the recent UK court rulings about Julian Assange; although the judge refused to allow Assange’s extradition to the U.S., Gosztola says press freedom suffered severe setbacks in the case. In the second half-hour, Michael D. Knox explains the activities of the… The post Kevin Gosztola and Michael D. Knox appeared first on Project Censored.

In the first half of the program, scholar Aaron Good summarizes a recent article he co-authored with Peter Dale Scott about the September 9, 2001 murder of Afghan militia leader Ahmed Shah Massoud, its connection to the subsequent September 11th attacks, and the ongoing US occupation of Afghanistan. Then English… The post Aaron Good and Adam Bessie appeared first on Project Censored.

In the first half of the show, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Sharyl Attkisson shares ideas from her new book “Slanted. “ She contends that in recent years corporate and government forces have dramatically expanded their intervention into the conduct of journalism, to the extent that some types of investigative… The post Sharyl Attkisson and Rachael Jolley appeared first on Project Censored.

In an online speech delivered one week after the election, journalist Chris Hedges spoke about the much deeper forces of political and economic decay afflicting the US. This week’s Project Censored Show contains Hedges’ complete speech, titled “The Culture of Despair.” This event was sponsored by KPFA, Pacifica Radio and… The post Journalist Chris Hedges appeared first on Project Censored.

Today on the Project Censored Show Mickey Huff and Andy Lee Roth discuss the new Project Censored book, and explain its analytical approach. Project Censored’s new annual volume, “State of the Free Press 2021,” includes the well-known ‘Top 25’ censored stories, as well as many additional chapters of media analysis.… The post Mickey Huff and Andy Lee Roth discuss the New Project Censored Book appeared first on Project Censored.

Technology companies are enthusiastically promoting the consumer “benefits” of fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology. But today’s guests say 5G will also deliver an array of dangers — to human health and the world environment. They explain some of the hazards of 5G, and suggest courses of action, both individual and political,… The post Combating the Hazards of 5G appeared first on Project Censored.

Nico Perrino is the first guest on this week’s program; the topic is “Mighty Ira,” Perrino’s new documentary on the life and times of Ira Glasser. Glasser led the American Civil Liberties Union from 1978 to 2001, and helped build it into the influential organization it is today. They cover… The post Nico Perrino and John K. Roth appeared first on Project Censored.

Historian Peter Kuznick, co-author with Oliver Stone of the Untold History of the United States, is the first guest in this post-Election 2020 show; he makes the case for Americans to consider a post-Trump Era with Joe Biden, but also expresses pessimism about the directions a Biden administration is likely… The post Peter Kuznick and Victor Pickard Examines Corporate Media’s Superficial Coverage of the Election appeared first on Project Censored.

October 26 through 30 was Media Literacy Week. Media scholar Nolan Higdon joined Mickey to explain why critical media literacy is an essential component of media education. Notes: This program was recorded prior to the presidential election. Nolan Higdon teaches teaches history and media studies at California State University, East… The post Why Critical Media Literacy is an Essential Component of Media Education appeared first on Project Censored.

Program Summary: Anti-imperialist journalist Abby Martin of The Empire Files returns to the program to note the many similarities between Trump and Biden on foreign policy and US empire. She also explains her battle against a Georgia law under which she was prevented from speaking at a public university there.… The post Abby Martin and Eleanor Goldfield appeared first on Project Censored.

With the November election drawing near, media analyst Nolan Higdon returns to the Project Censored Show to explain how fake news and biased media undermine democracy, and why individuals should be “media citizens” rather than “media consumers.” Then in the second half-hour, Nico Perrino joins the program to explain the… The post Nico Perrino and Nolan Higdon appeared first on Project Censored.

As well as being the director of Project Censored, Mickey Huff is a faculty member at California’s Diablo Valley College. This past April, he was invited to deliver the annual Faculty Lecture (via Zoom); he spoke on the topic “Make America Think Again: How to Think Critically and Speak Civilly… The post Make America Think Again – Mickey Huff at the 56th Annual Faculty Lecture at DVC appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s guest for the first half of the program is Kevin Gosztola, managing editor of www.shadowproof.com who is covering the UK extradition trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The Trump Administration wants to prosecute Assange under the Espionage Act; what does his case mean for whistleblowers and for journalism? In the… The post Principles of Journalism on Trial/2020 Banned Books Week appeared first on Project Censored.

With the September 11, 2001 attacks now nineteen years past, Mickey hosts two truth-and-accountability activists still at work on unresolved issues. Author and activist Jon Gold reviews the many failures of the 9/11 Commission, the under reported role of Saudi Arabia, and notes that important pieces of information are still being kept… The post Unresolved 911 Issues appeared first on Project Censored.

Reporter-turned-media-reformer Sue Wilson joins the program to remind listeners that in spite of extensive and destructive media deregulation, radio and TV stations still have a legal obligation to serve the public interest; she calls on citizens to demand the FCC firmly enforce this mandate. In the final 15 minutes of… The post Destructive Media Deregulation – With Sue Wilson appeared first on Project Censored.

How do establishment media outlets frame and curate our reality? How prevalent is propaganda, and censorship in the US, at a time when we desperately need transparent factual reporting? In this episode, Mickey talks to two media analysts to find out as he welcomes back two leading scholars and journalists,… The post From the Political Conventions to Civil Unrest: Corporate Media Still Manufacturing Consent appeared first on Project Censored.

On today’s episode, Nicholas Baham II (Dr. Dreadlocks), Janice Domingo, and Nolan Higdon host University of Los Angeles’ Jeff Share. Along The Line is a non-profit, education-based podcast that provides listeners with context and analysis about various critical and contemporary issues and topics. Hosted by Dr. Nolan Higdon, Dr. Dreadlocks (Nicholas… The post Episode 102 – White Fragility, Cancel Culture, and Over Policing with Darren Kawaii appeared first on Project Censored.

Sociologist and author William I. Robinson returns to the program to speak about his forthcoming book, “The Global Police State,” from Pluto Press. Also on the program is sociologist and author Peter Phillips. For the hour, they discuss the corporate-directed changes in the economy that have left more and more… The post Authors William I. Robinson and Peter Phillips Discuss Corporate-Directed Changes in the Economy appeared first on Project Censored.

August 6th and 9th, 2020 mark the 75th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by U.S. forces. U.S. politicians and media personalities often claim that the bombings were the only option President Truman had to bring World War II to a swift end, but historian Peter Kuznick… The post Special Guest Peter Kuznick – Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by U.S. Forces appeared first on Project Censored.

How do private interests maintain control over public land? Mickey and his guests explore the example of Point Reyes National Seashore in California, where commercial ranches and dairies still operate, despite being bought out after the park’s creation in 1962. Also in the conversation, how can national parks be made… The post How do private interests maintain control over public land? Featuring Mark Bartolini and Laura Cunningham appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey welcomes two frequent guests back to the program, each with a new book on electoral politics. Greg Palast is a veteran investigative reporter, his new book is “How Trump Stole 2020.” Greg explains how biased politicians and election officials are discarding millions of votes nationwide, targeting voters of color… The post Authors Greg Palast and Ted Rall appeared first on Project Censored.

On this week’s Project Censored Show, Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon discuss the topic of fake news and how it relates to Higdon’s forthcoming book, “The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education.” The discussion includes a look at the long history of fake news, as well as… The post Fake News With Special Guest Nolan Higdon appeared first on Project Censored.

Project Censored researcher and author Amber Yang, a Restorative Justice and Wellness Coordinator in Northern California rejoins the show along with Phoebe Smith, a long-time public-school teacher, teacher trainer, and consultant to school districts on restorative-justice practices in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. As the concept of “defunding the… The post Alternatives to Policing: Putting the Power and Money Back Into Our Communities appeared first on Project Censored.

Author Dan Kovalik joins the program to explain why the “humanitarian” wars of the U.S. and its allies only make life even worse for the people they ostensibly protect. Then free-press advocate Chris Finan produces evidence that police around the US are deliberately attacking journalists covering the recent Black Lives… The post Dan Kovalik and Chris Finan appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s first guest this week is media scholar Robin Andersen, who explains the misleading consequences of portraying the coronavirus crisis as a “war;” she and Mickey also review the media treatment of the police murder of George Floyd. Then artist/activist Eleanor Goldfield returns to the show to describe her new documentary “Hard Road of Hope,” a look… The post Robin Andersen and Eleanor Goldfield appeared first on Project Censored.

50 years have passed since Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on Kent State University students protesting the Vietnam War. Four students were killed and nine wounded. On this Part II of our two-part Kent-State series, Mickey and his guests reflect on the Kent State massacre’s effect on history. The post Part II of the Kent-State Series appeared first on Project Censored.

50 years have passed since Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on Kent State University students protesting the Vietnam War. Four students were killed and nine wounded. On this week’s program, Mickey and his guests review the event and reflect on its impact, then and now. Notes: Peter Kuznick is… The post Kent State 50th with Mickey Huff appeared first on Project Censored.

This week’s program focuses on the media’s response to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Mickey’s first guest is ethnic studies professor Nicholas Baham, III, who outlines his “Covid Chronicles,” a continuing collection of interviews from people around the US — especially from communities neglected in corporate media — about how the… The post Special Guests Nicholas Baham, III, Anthony DiMaggio appeared first on Project Censored.

Historian Peter Kuznick, co-author with Oliver Stone of “The Untold History of the United States,” returns to the Project Censored Show to discuss his latest project: working with a team of other scholars and activists to create and publicize a “Global Covid 19 Solidarity Manifesto.” It demands that world governments redirect resources… The post Peter Kuznick and The Global Covid 19 Solidarity Manifesto appeared first on Project Censored.

For the first half of the program, sociologist Andy Lee Roth describes his latest work with research librarian Avram Anderson indicating that Google and other internet giants are filtering out material from LGBT publications, yet allowing anti-gay hate ‘speech.’ Roth ties it in to earlier research they published that tracked… The post Andy Lee Roth, Avram Anderson, and Peter Obstler Discuss LGBTQ Issues appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s guest for the hour is media scholar Dr. Steve Macek of North Central College in suburban Chicago. Macek, a long time contributor to Project Censored’s annual volume, compiled Chapter 4 of the most recent book Censored 2020, “Media Democracy In Action.” He summarizes some of the victories for transparency, press freedom, and… The post Mickey Talks With Dr. Steve Macek appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s guest for the full hour is media scholar and author, Victor Pickard. Pickard is associate professor in the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss Pickard’s latest book,”Democracy Without Journalism? Confronting the Misinformation Society.” Pickard describes the dimensions of recent years’ precipitous drop in the… The post Media Scholar Victor Pickard Explains the Historical Roots of the Current News Crisis appeared first on Project Censored.

For the first half of the show, Mickey’s guest is investigative comic, Lee Camp, host of “Redacted Tonight” on RT Television, and author of the new book, “Bullet Points and Punch Lines.” They talk about the state of our free press with a touch of dark humor. Then Craig Aaron… The post Lee Camp and Craig Aaron Join the Show appeared first on Project Censored.

In the first segment of this week’s program, Nolan Higdon and Mickey Huff discuss how the Democratic primaries reflect a struggle for control of the party’s future and they address how decades of neoliberal policies impact COVID-19 responses in the US. Then Emil Marmol returns to the show to present… The post How Decades of Neoliberal Policies Impact COVID-19 Responses in the US – Then Emil Marmol Presents How the Corporate Media Undermines Progressive Candidates appeared first on Project Censored.

How does the constant presence of smart phones and other digital devices affect the developing brains of young children? Media scholar Mary Rothschild has investigated this question, and on this week’s Project Censored Show, she talks with host Mickey Huff about these and related affairs and offers her surprising conclusions,… The post Mary Rothschild and How Digital Devices Affect Developing Brains of Young Children appeared first on Project Censored.

Journalist and historian David Talbot’s latest book is also his first work of biography. Between Heaven and Hell is an account of the stroke he suffered, and its aftermath. This Project Censored Show presents a talk Talbot gave in January 2020 at Copperfield’s Books in Petaluma, California. In a candid – yet… The post David Talbot Speaks About His Newest Book Titled “Between Heaven and Hell” appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey and Chase host an hour dedicated to climate change, and how the world can move toward a low-emissions economy. This week’s guests are climate organizer Robert Manning, nuclear-energy expert Arnie Gundersen, and Andrew Kodama, director of the Mt Diablo Peace & Justice Center. The post Guests Robert Manning, Arnie Gundersen, and Andrew Kodama Discuss Climate Change and a Possible Low-Emissions Economy appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey begins the show in conversation with academic colleague Dr. John Corbally; their topic is “Why History Matters.” Corbally recently completed a new textbook on 20th Century history, one that endeavors to include the perspectives of third-world nations, and of everyday people, rather than only the deeds of leaders and… The post John Corbally and Chase Palmieri appeared first on Project Censored.

Mickey’s first guest, author Rosa del Duca, recounts her personal journey from teenage National Guard recruit to conscientious objector, and the maze that all would-be-COs must navigate. Then Nolan Higdon revisits the show to discuss a new study of corporate-media bias against the Bernie Sanders campaign. Rosa del Duca is… The post Rosa del Duca and Nolan Higdon appeared first on Project Censored.

As Northern California communities tally the toll of disastrous fires and repeated power shutoffs, Peter Phillips and Tim Ogburn say it’s time to replace the investor-owned Pacific Gas & Electric Co. with a public power authority. They say the recent installation of a new board of directors at PG&E won’t… The post Peter Phillips and Tim Ogburn – Should Pacific Gas & Electric Co. be a Public Power Authority? appeared first on Project Censored.

Andy Worthington and Kristina Borjesson make return visits to the Project Censored Show to update listeners on their work. Journalist and activist Andy Worthington, a long-time campaigner for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp, shares what he’s learned about conditions for the men still locked up there as… The post Andy Worthington and Kristina Borjesson Return appeared first on Project Censored.

Independent Journalists Kevin Gosztola and Ted Rall make return visits to the Project Censored Show to update listeners on their latest work. Kevin Gosztola shares the latest news about the cases of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and military whistleblower Chelsea Manning and in the second half of the program, editorial… The post Special Guests Kevin Gosztola and Ted Rall appeared first on Project Censored.

Investigative reporters Peter Byrne and Will Carruthers return to the show to speak about the latest story in their “Power Brokers” series: “Burned.” This muckraking report is case study of political influence and media control in California, examining the connections between utility giant PG&E, the catastrophic California wildfires of 2017,… The post Peter Byrne and Will Carruthers Examine PG&E’s Role in the Political Influence and Media Control of California appeared first on Project Censored.

As the world faces unprecedented challenges like global warming, what role are media and journalism playing? Kenn Burrows and Amber Yang say that social media and conventional journalism foster a sense of isolation and powerlessness that undermines peoples’ ability to take action. But they suggest an innovative new approach to journalism… The post Kenn Burrows and Amber Yang appeared first on Project Censored.