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Speech given on September 30, 2006 in San Diego. Source: https://youtu.be/zkYCMjoM5vY

In this engaging discussion, political historian and cultural critic Michael Parenti addresses pressing issues in media and politics. He critiques media access that marginalizes progressive voices and highlights the one-sided nature of the press controlled by ownership. Parenti emphasizes the limitations of two-sided coverage and the manufactured threats that shape public perception. He also examines U.S. foreign interventions, detailing economic interests behind policies in Somalia and Haiti. With a call for stronger democratic engagement, his insights are both enlightening and provocative.

In this engaging discussion, Michael Parenti, a renowned political scientist and author known for his critiques of mainstream media, dives into the complex relationship between the press and government. He debunks the myth of a free press, citing government control and censorship. Parenti explores the revolving door between media and state, revealing how corporate interests manipulate news coverage. He also highlights the subtle politics in entertainment media and the way advertisers influence content. Ultimately, he advocates for alternative news sources to challenge the corporate narrative.

Speech given on May 16, 199 in Seattle Washington. Source: https://youtu.be/GEzOgpMWnVs

Analysis of power dynamics, US government interventions, and corporate interests. Connection between drugs in Vietnam, colonialism, and poverty in Africa. Impact of multinational agribusinesses and de-industrialization. Imperialism, racism, and hypocrisy in US foreign policy. Devastating impact of international sanctions on Yugoslavia.

Political scientist and author, Michael Parenti, discusses the detrimental impact of national deficits and high military spending during the Reagan era. He explores the media's role in perpetuating false narratives, Reagan's changing positions in negotiations with the Soviet Union, and the desire for peace and change among the American people. Parenti also discusses the situation of Jews in the Soviet Union, publications challenging stereotypes, and comparisons and misconceptions about the Soviet Union and its leaders.

Guest Michael Parenti, political scientist and author, discusses the historical origins of anti-Sovietism in the media, the portrayal of socialism and the fear of the Soviet Union, the demonization of the Bolsheviks, the portrayal of Soviet culture in the media, comparing issues between the Soviet Union and the US, and the tactics of diverting attention and creating external threats.

Speech given in Boulder Colorado, 1988. Source: https://youtu.be/xEPoH3_SRFc