Episode 79 • • 35:56 - 39:05
79: Something is Amiss in Gitmo and Crackpot Nations
Worldfocus on PBS, Media Agenda Testing, China Human Rights
The PBS program "Worldfocus," produced by the Creative News Group, is analyzed as a potential vehicle for testing specific media agendas. The hosts critique the show's presentation style and its focus on human rights violations in China while ignoring domestic issues. They suggest that such programs often serve as amplifiers for specific policy shifts before they reach mainstream awareness.