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Three veteran journalists and media critics share their thoughts about the state of the "free" press in 2017;  among the topics they address are the election-hacking allegations against Russia, President Trump's attacks  on the press, the "fake news" label, and the close ties between "new media" and the military/security branches  of government.

Three veteran journalists and media critics share their thoughts about the state of the "free" press in 2017;  among the topics they address are the election-hacking allegations against Russia, President Trump's attacks  on the press, the "fake news" label, and the close ties between "new media" and the military/security branches  of government.

Recently, University of California Berkeley officials cancelled a planned speech by right-wing writer  Milo Yiannopoulos following vigorous protests, prompting President Trump to suggest withdrawing  federal funds from the campus. In light of Trump's connections to the ultra-right, what will be  the nature of political protest in the Trump years? Author and columnist David Talbot examines this issue.  Then Arif Humayun summarizes the principles of Islam, and explains why the advocacy of terror  has no basis in authentic Islamic doctrine.    David Talbot has authored books on US political history, and writes a column at the San Francisco Chronicle.  Arif Humayan is a cofounder of the multifaith organization Circle of Peace.

Recently, University of California Berkeley officials cancelled a planned speech by right-wing writer  Milo Yiannopoulos following vigorous protests, prompting President Trump to suggest withdrawing  federal funds from the campus. In light of Trump's connections to the ultra-right, what will be  the nature of political protest in the Trump years? Author and columnist David Talbot examines this issue.  Then Arif Humayun summarizes the principles of Islam, and explains why the advocacy of terror  has no basis in authentic Islamic doctrine.    David Talbot has authored books on US political history, and writes a column at the San Francisco Chronicle.  Arif Humayan is a cofounder of the multifaith organization Circle of Peace.

Guest co-hosts Nolan Higdon and Desiree McSwain, and senior correspondent Michael Levitin,  open the program with a discussion about several recent under-reported stories. Then the talk turns to "fake news,"  as Chase Palmieri and Jared Fesler explain their web site -- Tribeworthy.com -- where readers can collectively evaluate  the validity of news stories. Finally, Quinton Sankofa of Movement Generation explains the connections between  environmental concerns and racial justice. 

Guest co-hosts Nolan Higdon and Desiree McSwain, and senior correspondent Michael Levitin,  open the program with a discussion about several recent under-reported stories. Then the talk turns to "fake news,"  as Chase Palmieri and Jared Fesler explain their web site -- Tribeworthy.com -- where readers can collectively evaluate  the validity of news stories. Finally, Quinton Sankofa of Movement Generation explains the connections between  environmental concerns and racial justice. 

  Recorded on Inauguration Day, this edition includes interviews with three organizers  of opposition or resistance to the new Trump regime. Also on the program, the hosts  discuss recent important stories not reported -- or misreported -- by corporate media.    Nolan Higdon and Desiree McSwain are guest co-hosts on this week's program; they're joined by  senior correspondent Michael Levitin. Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips will return in two weeks.   Web site mentioned on the program: www.indivisibleguide.com 

  Recorded on Inauguration Day, this edition includes interviews with three organizers  of opposition or resistance to the new Trump regime. Also on the program, the hosts  discuss recent important stories not reported -- or misreported -- by corporate media.    Nolan Higdon and Desiree McSwain are guest co-hosts on this week's program; they're joined by  senior correspondent Michael Levitin. Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips will return in two weeks.   Web site mentioned on the program: www.indivisibleguide.com 

Peter and Mickey spend the hour with journalist and media scholar Brian Covert,  discussing the too-close relationship between the CIA and U.S. media, as well as other issues,  including the Obama Administration "pivot" toward Asia.  Brian Covert is an independent journalist, and a lecturer at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. His chapter on the CIA and the media, "Played by the Mighty Wurlitzer," appears in the Censored 2017 yearbook.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour with journalist and media scholar Brian Covert,  discussing the too-close relationship between the CIA and U.S. media, as well as other issues,  including the Obama Administration "pivot" toward Asia.  Brian Covert is an independent journalist, and a lecturer at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. His chapter on the CIA and the media, "Played by the Mighty Wurlitzer," appears in the Censored 2017 yearbook.

For the first half of the program, Peter and Mickey speak with sociologist William Carroll,  about his latest research into the "transnational corporate class" -- top corporate board members  and executives -- who wield vast influence over public policy.   Then Sunsara Taylor and Rafael Caderas make the case for "stopping the Trump regime before it starts;"  they advocate mass protests on the scale of the anti-Mubarak uprising in Egypt. Their web site is www.refusefascism.org.

For the first half of the program, Peter and Mickey speak with sociologist William Carroll,  about his latest research into the "transnational corporate class" -- top corporate board members  and executives -- who wield vast influence over public policy.   Then Sunsara Taylor and Rafael Caderas make the case for "stopping the Trump regime before it starts;"  they advocate mass protests on the scale of the anti-Mubarak uprising in Egypt. Their web site is www.refusefascism.org.

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with author Carol Anderson.  Her latest book, "White Rage," chronicles the history of white resistance  and obstruction to African-American equality, from Reconstruction to modern times. Carol Anderson is Professor of African-American Studies at Emory University in Atlanta.  Her previous works include "Eyes Off the Prize" and "Bourgeois Radicals."  

Peter and Mickey spend the hour in conversation with author Carol Anderson.  Her latest book, "White Rage," chronicles the history of white resistance  and obstruction to African-American equality, from Reconstruction to modern times. Carol Anderson is Professor of African-American Studies at Emory University in Atlanta.  Her previous works include "Eyes Off the Prize" and "Bourgeois Radicals."  

For the first half of the program, Peter and Mickey discuss the conflict in Syria; their guest is independent journalist Eva Bartlett,  who recently returned from Aleppo and is now on a U.S. speaking tour. She explains why most corporate media coverage of Syria  doesn't depict the actual situation there. In the second half of the program, the guest is Joey Johnson, whose burning of a flag  in 1984 became a U.S. Supreme Court free-speech case. Johnson is facing charges again over the burning of a flag outside  the 2016 Republican National Convention.    Web sites mentioned on the program: www.ingaza.wordpress.com www.syriasolidaritymovement.org www.handsoffsyriacoalition.net www.refusefacism.org