Topic: Mint Press News

2 chapters across the catalog

Frog of War
Episode 1436 55:16 - 58:24

1436: Frog of War

PR Firms Managing Ukraine Narrative and the Fog of War

Mint Press News reports that over 150 public relations firms and lobbying groups are working to manage the media narrative surrounding the war in Ukraine. The U.S. is described as the global leader in propaganda and marketing, effectively framing the conflict to favor Western interests. The term "fog of war" is analyzed as a convenient rhetorical tool used by media outlets like Bloomberg to explain away inconsistencies in reporting.

Arab Winter
Episode 544 3:52 - 5:23

544: Arab Winter

Syria Chemical Attack, Mint Press News, Saudi Arabia Allegations

A report from Press TV cites freelance journalist Dale Govlak and Mint Press News regarding the chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta. The report alleges that Syrian rebels admitted to receiving chemical ordnance from Saudi Arabia and that casualties resulted from the mishandling of these weapons due to a lack of training. The hosts express skepticism toward the mainstream narrative that the Syrian government would gas its own people during an active war.