System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Briahna Joy Gray on her Firing from The Hill and Free Speech Double Standards; Leighton Woodhouse on his Reporting About Dr. Fauci’s Dog Experiments | SYSTEM UPDATE #279
Jun 8, 2024
Former The Hill journalist Briahna Joy Gray discusses her firing due to pro-Israel criticism, while reporter Leighton Woodhouse reveals Dr. Fauci's involvement in controversial dog experiments. Topics include censorship, independent journalism support, challenges of criticizing Israel, media manipulation, and ethical concerns surrounding NIH-funded research.
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- Censorship of critics of Israel in the US shows tightening restrictions on free speech.
- Need for critical assessment of media narratives highlighted in controversies related to Israel.
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Censorship of Critics of Israel in the US
Critics of the state of Israel in the United States have faced significant censorship ranging from firings to sanctions for expressing viewpoints perceived as critical. The episode highlights the surge in censorship since October 7th, with numerous media figures, political officials, and academics being fired or penalized for their views. This censorship trend extends to legal definitions of anti-Semitism and executive orders purportedly banning anti-Semitism.
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