Laura Flanders & Friends

Meet the BIPOC Press: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble

It is a cliché to say that the richest corporate media operate inside a bubble of their own making, but it's largely true. Today’s guests are breathing new life into the world of journalism by covering people, places and perspectives beyond the conventional enclaves of power. How do we break media bubbles? Join us for that conversation.

Meet the BIPOC Press: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble

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  • Amanda Seales: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amanda Seales: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood

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    What does it take to be politically outspoken in Hollywood? You may know Amanda Seales from her role on HBO’s “Insecure”, her stand-up comedy, her podcast and radio show or viral videos on social media. She’s lost agents, her publicist, and had speaking gigs retracted for her commitment to social justice. Hear why Seales is taking backlash from her support for Palestinians as “a badge of honor”.

  • Is Worker-Owned Media the Future of Journalism?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Worker-Owned Media the Future of Journalism?

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    The business of media is in danger — but it sure isn’t dead. There have been layoffs across the industry and many newsrooms have cut back on the resources available to journalists. But workers have also organized unions, including high-profile campaigns at Condé Nast and The New Yorker, and started worker-owned media like Hell Gate and Defector.

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    Political Violence & MAGA: Strategies to Protect Democracy

    S1 E112 - 26m 46s

    Political violence is on the rise and has reached just about every corner of the country, whether it's confrontations on social media, at school board meetings or the chambers of Congress. While most Americans oppose political violence, it remains a growing threat to our democracy. We convene an expert panel to define political violence and discuss how to protect one another and democracy itself.

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