Mass media — Political aspects.

  • Edwin Meese.

    A speech by Reagan’s advisor on the influence of the media on American foreign policy from the perspective of the White House. Delivered at a Foundation for American Communication conference; followed by questions and answers.

  • The Phoney war on drugs / Mike Levine and Brian Karem ; interviewed by Ian Masters.

    Mike Levine has served 25 years in the Drug Enforcement Administration, offers his critique on the way the ‘war’ on drugs is being waged. He argues that addicts are not victims who can blame the Noriega’s of the world for the social cost they inflict. Brian Karem is a television reporter in San Antonio Texas.…

  • The Hole in the flag / Andrei Codrescu ; interviewed by Pamela Burton.

    Andrei Codrescu, poet, commentator for Nation Public Radio, and writer discusses his book, “The Hole in the Flag,” which is based on his experiences when returning to Romania to cover the “revolution” for NPR. He discovered, through interviews and discussion with old school friends, that the revolution had been stolen. He explores the growth of…

  • Focus on the Americas / Blase Bonpane and Michael Parenti.

    Blase Bonpane and Michael Parenti discuss the domestic causes and repercussions of the Gulf War. They examine the use of chemical weapons by the United States, class interests of war, the selling of militarism to the American public, the inconsistant United States foreign policy concerning oppressed peoples, Arab nationalism as a threat to international corporate…

  • The Domestic consequences of the Gulf War / Dennis Bernstein and Daniel Sheehan ; interviewed by Pam Burton.

    Dennis Bernstein, journalist for the Pacific News Service, and Daniel Sheehan, defense council for the Cristic Institute, disucss the effect of the United States lead coalition war against Iraq. They examine the long term commitment of the United States in the Middle East, the implications of Bush’s New World Order and alliances entered, media censorship…

  • Polishing the stone / Craig Heulet ; interviewed by Pam Burton.

    Craig heulet, a former corporate think tank employee, discusses United States actions in the Gulf War, 1990-1991. he examines troop motivation on each side; how Bush is trying to create a “moral” war, despite conflicting motives for the conflict; the need for a war to maintain the United States; the dehumanization of combat by the…

  • Media censorship : a Gulf special / moderated by Roy Ulrich.

    Panel discussion, via phone lines, about the media’s coverate of the Gulf War, 1990-1991. The war, they assert, reaches us through technology and Pentagon restriction. Reporters only travel in organized pools; reports are subject to security review; all disputes are resolved by Washington Bureau chiefs; and travel is only with escort. The military thinks that…

  • The Art of muckracking.

    Series of talks by media critics who explore the problems of contemporary mass media, and the need for alternative non-commercial media. The panel is comprised of: Christopher Hitchens, Mark Hertsground, Robert Scheen, Jessica Mitford, and Alexander Cockburn.

  • Media distortion and democratic struggle / Michael Parenti ; produced by Pam Burton.

    Parenti details the foundation and ongoing work for civil liberties and human rights in America. He uses humor to point out the hypocricies of managed media, the lack of diversity of opinion, and the power that is held by the people when they work together to create proceedural democracy. Parenti received his Ph.D. from Yale…

  • The Media and the 1988 election : a panel discussion / moderated by Jeff Cohen.

    Panel discussion of the media coverage of the 1988 presidential election, espetially the portrail of the candidates. Focusses upon Jesse Jackson’s campaign. Panel consists of Mark Ridley Thomas, Roger Wilkins, Midge Costanza, Bill Zimmer-an, and Robert Scheer of the Los Angeles Times.