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Debating Reality with Mehdi Hasan

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Media Manipulation and Authoritarian Rhetoric

This chapter critiques the contrasting political biases of major media outlets, particularly MSNBC and Fox News, and their impact on American discourse. It highlights Fox News as a propaganda tool for the Republican Party, while questioning the cohesive liberal agenda of MSNBC amid corporate influences. The discussion extends to the troubling rise of authoritarianism in the U.S., drawing parallels with global trends and emphasizing the urgent need for independent journalism to preserve democratic values.

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