Ep. 227: Lies Detected in Western Media About China, Part 1 (ft. Josh C.)

Banner art: "Masks" by Wai Lin Writer and media critic Josh C of Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR.org) talks to Diana about his work all year uncovering the lies and racist bias in western media coverage on China's COVID response. Josh also shares tips on how to critically review media for yourself, and how he stays motivated to do this important work. This is Part 1 of the episode. In Part 2, available on the Plan A Magazine Patreon, we discuss China more broadly and play the game "What Would You Do If You Were An Imperial Propagandist?" Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Josh C. (@JoshC0301) Diana (@discoveryduck) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Donate to FAIR: https://www.cambeywest.com/EXT/?f=donate Josh's China COVID articles: 1.) https://fair.org/home/no-china-didnt-stall-critical-covid-information-at-outbreaks-start/ 2.) https://fair.org/home/debunking-trump-and-corporate-medias-who-china-coverup-conspiracy-theories/ 3.) https://fair.org/home/coronavirus-alarm-blends-yellow-peril-and-red-scare/ 4.) https://fair.org/home/why-its-wrong-and-racist-to-blame-covid-19-on-chinese-wet-markets/ 5.) https://fair.org/home/evidence-free-lab-leak-speculation-boosts-trumps-xenophobic-approach-to-coronavirus/ SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)