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System Update with Glenn Greenwald
The Barbaric and Pointless Reality of the US Sanctions Regime. PLUS: Richard Medhurst on Assange Trial. And Russia Sanctions Specialist Prof. David Siegel
Feb 24, 2024
Exploring the impact of US sanctions on countries like Venezuela, Cuba, Syria, Iran, and Russia. Discussing the ineffectiveness of sanctions on Russia with experts. Highlighting the devastating effects of sanctions on innocent lives and the ethical dilemmas they pose. Delving into the complexities of US-Russia relations and media messaging challenges.
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- Media bias in highlighting Russian dissident over Assange case, reflecting problematic editorial choices.
- Economic sanctions often fail to weaken governments but cause suffering for citizens and strengthen regimes.
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The Failings of American Corporate Media Coverage
American corporate media outlets predominantly focused on the death of a Russian dissident in a Russian prison, overshadowing the US request to extradite Julian Assange to face espionage charges. Despite warnings from press freedom groups, the coverage disparity reflects a biased editorial choice in prioritizing certain international narratives.
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