Murdoch US Scandal Brewing?
A little-known US computer hacking case involving a Murdoch subsidiary could lead in interesting directions.
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‘Carmageddon’: Another No-Show Doomsday
An appraisal of American end-times predictions—and their apocalyptic track record
Russ Baker interview, KGO-AM, July 9, 2011
San Francisco radio host Pat Thurston interviews WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker on a variety of topics, including nasty talk radio, Rupert Murdoch, and Qaddafi
How Has Murdoch Improved With Age?
Here, we republish WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker’s 1998 Columbia Journalism Review article on the practices of Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. See how things have changed (or not) in 13 years….
What Panetta Saw—and What We Got
Wouldn’t the fiscal crisis be a good time to question expensive, superficial “fact-finding” trips that don’t really find any useful facts? We could start with visits to foreign war zones.
Two Million Dead—Now What’s That South Sudan Independence About?
Not to be too picky, but we sure wish the New York Times piece on South Sudan’s independence day could have been a little less awe-struck and a little more informative. Hint: there’s a valuable, gooey substance underneath.
Fact Wrestling: Ashton Kutcher v. Village voice
Stop this celeb before he exaggerates again! Ashton Kutcher seems a nice enough fellow, but has a little more fact checking to do regarding the new hysteria on child sex trafficking.
Scary Talk Radio, Modern Demagoguery and Its Antecedents
A very quick take on the excesses of modern political talk, the radio shows that provide the platform, and what we must not forget
Who Do They Think We Are, Oxymorons? A Look At ‘Humanitarian’ War
The authorities claim they’re intervening abroad for humanitarian reasons. Are we just getting hoodwinked, again and again? A look at the language of war talk.
“Coca-Cola plant” takes on a whole new meaning
Check out the new billboard for Coca-Cola. Talk about a wholesome way to get publicity! Go green.
Libya Update…Featuring Media and Congress As Daffy Duck
The stories we’re hearing that supposedly “justify” the Libyan bombing are getting even more convoluted. Even Congress can’t figure it out. And the media keep on “disinforming” us.
How much do you know about mountaintop removal?
After this documentary, you will never view energy the same again.