Topic: Chris Hedges

The career trajectory of Alan Dershowitz is analyzed, suggesting he has been purged from mainstream networks and forced into "Trump apologist" roles on right-wing media. This is compared to the disappearance of other figures like Seymour Hersh and Chris Hedges from traditional broadcast platforms.

Journalist Chris Hedges delivered a speech at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., condemning the extradition efforts against Julian Assange. Hedges argued that the CIA is the primary driver of the prosecution as revenge for the "Vault 7" leaks which exposed the agency's hacking tools. He characterized the CIA as a rogue paramilitary organization and criticized the legal proceedings as a "judicial farce" designed to criminalize investigative journalism.

Journalist Matt Taibbi discusses his book "Hate Inc." on Russia Today with Chris Hedges. The book explores how the modern media landscape is built around "demographic silos" that profit from manufacturing conflict and hatred between groups. Taibbi argues that this system creates political impotence and reinforces prejudices through digital analysis of consumer habits.

On his RT program, Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges hosted a socialist commentator who critiqued the Obama administration's domestic and foreign policies. The guest argued that Obama's primary goal was to protect the insurance and drug industries by eliminating the threat of single-payer healthcare. He also coined the term "International Imperial War" to describe the Obama doctrine of humanitarian military intervention.

The hosts discuss the "cognitive dissonance" and physical illness caused by mainstream media consumption, contrasting it with the relaxed demeanor of analyst Chris Hedges. They argue that the media acts as an "Evil Corp" that confuses the public. They contrast their "Value for Value" model with the "NPR tote bag" model, asserting that their listeners are true producers rather than just donors.

Journalist Chris Hedges filed a lawsuit against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), resulting in a temporary injunction by Judge Katherine Forrest. The discussion notes that mainstream outlets like MSNBC and Fox News ignored the case, while Russia Today and The New York Times provided coverage.

Chris Hedges warns that Section 1021 of the NDAA contains no exemptions for journalists, potentially allowing the state to label reporters as "fifth columnists" for interviewing groups on the State Department's terrorism list. He draws parallels to his experience covering conflicts in El Salvador and Nicaragua.

Roy Pingel updates the hosts on the legal battle against NDAA Section 1021, which allows for the detention of U.S. citizens without due process. Meanwhile, the hosts discuss the sudden disappearance of Michael Savage from the airwaves following a legal victory against his syndicator. They debunk claims that Savage was removed for "gay baiting," attributing his absence to a contract dispute that has left many radio stations without programming.

Federal Judge Katherine Forrest issued a ruling declaring Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unconstitutional. Journalist Chris Hedges, who sued the government over the provision, explains how the ruling temporarily halts the military's power to indefinitely detain U.S. citizens without due process.