MEDIA ROOTS – Reporting From Outside Party Lines » trump

Abby Martin on the Gary Null Show

abby — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:10:02 +0000

From the Gary Null Show: Abby Martin is one of our leading international voices among younger American journalists and media activists. She joins Gary Null to discuss the sanctions on Venezuela shutting down her show and the ongoing social media purge of dissident voices. Check out their full interview about the propaganda war between corporate and independent media and the rising epidemic of online censorship.

In this clip, Abby talks about the problem with endorsing the “lesser of two evils” mentality in US elections and the imperative of internationalism.

Abby on the Insanity of “Lesser Evilism”

Media Roots Radio: 12 Russians Indicted, Helsinki Putin Panic, Trump’s Reversal

abby — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:45:26 +0000

Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the latest Mueller indictment of 12 alleged Russian intelligence (GRU) agents in relation to the alleged Russian state-sponsored hacking of the DNC and ‘meddling’ in the 2016 US presidential election. Robbie breaks down the charges and why the indictments aren’t meant to actually bring anybody to justice but are instead meant to paint a visual narrative for public consumption. They also discuss headlines like Elon Musk donating to the GOP and Ocasio-Cortez’s Palestine controversy. Later Trump’s performance at the Helsinki summit and the hysterical media reaction is discussed in detail.

Donate to Media Roots Radio.

Empire Files: Abby Martin Fact Checks Congressman Sabotaging Colombia Peace Deal

abby — Mon, 28 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000

Colombia’s presidential election could determine the fate of the historic peace deal ending their 53-year civil war. While most in the country want to honor the agreement, Colombia’s right wing has been a fervent opponent.

In Bogotá, Abby Martin interviews Congressman Edward Rodriguez, a leading member of the far-right Democratic Center Party founded by former President Uribe. She challenges him on his party’s ties to death squads, drug cartels and potential to reignite the war.

Martin also visits the government office dedicated to compensating the civilian victims and speaks with Director Ana Maria Almario about their monumental task.

The Joe Rogan Experience #1111 — Abby Martin

abby — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:32:13 +0000

Abby Martin on the Joe Rogan Experience #1111

Abby goes on the The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast to talk about everything from the demonization of “the Left,” Trump at the helm of US Empire, Kanye West’s meltdown, the Israeli lobby smear campaign for her previous appearance and the Israeli military’s massacre of Great March of Return nonviolent protesters on the Gaza border.

Abby Martin on Great March of Return Massacre

Abby talks about the Great March of Return massacre of nonviolent protesters on the Gaza border, including the Israeli Defense Force’s deliberate targeting of children, journalists and rescue workers.

Media Roots Radio: Russian Elections, Novichok Spy Poisoning & Trump Saudi Worship

abby — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:00:08 +0000

Robbie and Abby Martin talk about the absurd mainstream media coverage of the Russian elections and Putin taking a victory of nearly 80% of the vote, the murky narrative of the Novichok spy poisoning and Trump’s massive weapons deal with Saudi Arabia on Media Roots Radio.

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon.