Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Patrik Baab: War Propaganda Destroyed Media & Freedom of Speech
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Dec 6, 2025 Patrik Baab, a seasoned German journalist and bestselling author known for his firsthand reporting in conflict zones, discusses the troubling state of media influenced by war propaganda. He critiques mainstream media for abandoning factual reporting and highlights five causes, including ownership biases and NATO's extensive PR efforts. Baab sheds light on how digital platforms filter information, challenges the selective narratives constructed by media, and urges audiences to seek alternative sources. His insights aim to inspire the creation of independent media to foster genuine public dialogue.
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Media Moves Beyond Facts
- Mainstream media increasingly practices anti-factual reporting and omits critical background on the Ukraine war.
- Patrik Baab links this to ownership, precarious employment, NATO propaganda, education gaps, and digital platform control.
Platforms Gatekeep Truth Online
- Digitalization centralizes information power in private platforms that filter content and shape access.
- Baab argues upload filters and secret-service influence mean the internet no longer reliably represents truth.
Social Selection Shapes Reporting
- Social selection in journalism training produces reporters from upper-class backgrounds with aligned interests.
- Baab notes interns are often unpaid and from wealthy families, biasing coverage toward elite perspectives that profit from war.
