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Meet the BIPOC Press: Is Worker-Owned Media the Future of Journalism?
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The business of media is in danger - but it sure isn’t dead. Many of the rising stars that were poised to “save journalism” like Vice and Buzzfeed have either entered bankruptcy or stopped reporting on news. There have been layoffs across the industry and many newsrooms have cut back on the resources available to journalists. But workers have also organized unions, including high-profile campaigns at Condé Nast and The New Yorker, and started worker-owned media like Hell Gate and Defector. This month on “Meet the BIPOC Press”, Laura Flanders is joined by three journalists who have lived through the struggles and are a part of the solutions. Alex Sujong Laughlin is a supervising producer and co-owner at Defector; Esther Wang is a worker-owner at Hell Gate; and Tammy Kim helped organize unions at Al Jazeera America and The New Yorker, where she is a contributing writer. How do they think about the future of journalism, and what difference does it make when journalists have the freedom to speak truth to power - especially when it comes to reporting on policing and Palestine?
“. . . One of the biggest reasons people mentioned wanting to work for Defector was actually citing the Palestine coverage because it was so refreshing for them to see journalists speaking frankly about their opinions about what's happening and not being beholden to really archaic rules of journalistic objectivity.” - Alex Sujong Laughlin
“. . . In New York, Hellgate and other local news outlets were part of an initiative to get a new bill to support local news included as part of this year's budget . . . Much to our surprise, it actually was included. [It’s] a tax credit for smaller outlets and a way to support local news in an environment where Google and Facebook have killed off all of the revenue streams. Those kinds of initiatives give me hope.” - Esther Wang
“. . . I think I'm still intoxicated by the dream of journalism, of being able to call anybody, of becoming an instant expert on something and then learning something else. I also think the three of us all believe that there is still a social justice component in this work . . . The existence of Hell Gate [and] Defector . . . are evidence that we're going to figure it out, that some form of journalism is going to exist and that we'll keep doing it.” - Tammy Kim
Guests:
Tammy Kim: Contributing Writer, The New Yorker
Alex Sujong Laughlin: Supervising Producer & Co-Owner, Defector Media
Esther Wang: Co-Founder, Hell Gate; Former Senior Political Reporter, Jezebel
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Credits:
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel
Senior Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor
Consulting Producer: Jordan Flaherty
Senior Video Editor: David Neumann
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Black Lives Matter organizer Melina Abdullah was never interested in running for office. A call from Cornel West and his wife Annahita changed everything . . . Now a vice presidential candidate, Melina Abdullah and Laura Flanders discuss how she became Cornel West's running mate, and what she believes their campaign can do for America. With policies like a $27/hr federal minimum wage and health...
How to stop the bloodshed in Gaza | Insider Briefing w/ former State Department Official Josh Paul
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This June, we hosted an exclusive insider briefing on US-Israel arms sales with former State Department official Josh Paul, who resigned last fall in protest of US arms sales to Israel. He continues to advocate for policy change and accountability, and in this briefing, he shares concrete requests we can make of our elected officials to help end the bloodshed. In October, we aired an award-winn...
Political Violence & MAGA Militancy: Strategies to Protect Democracy
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Maurice Mitchell & the Working Families Party: Voting is a Chess Move
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"Defund the Police" in 2024: Why corporate media is wrong about the winning "defund" movement
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Lessons in liberation: Genesis Be & Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis on what it will take to be free
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On the Ground at UCLA Encampment: Faculty & Staff Denounce Police Violence Against Students
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BIPOC Press for the People: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble | Meet the BIPOC Press
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Domestic Violence Survivor & Homeless Too? A CA Cohort Shows What Can Be Done
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Stay informed and engaged! Don't miss out on our captivating weekly episodes that dive deep into the heart of our economy, culture, and politics. SUBSCRIBE HERE ua-cam.com/channels/FLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lg.html The war on women takes many forms - take homelessness for example. Experiencing intimate partner violence places a person at particular risk of homelessness. For those who do manage to esc...
Trumpanomics vs. Bidenomics: Will Inflation and Debt Get Worse? Ft. Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders
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Crime & Migration: An Abolitionist Plan for Immigration Justice
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Stand with us in solidarity
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This May, we invite you to join us in celebrating the spirit of solidarity. Your support allows us to continue our vital work, empowering individuals and communities, and making strides towards a more just and equitable society. For our May fund drive, we are aiming to raise $25,000. This is what it costs to produce one episode of our show. Please make your contribution today at lauraflanders.o...
Ai Weiwei: How Do We Save Our Humanity?
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Is Earth Day Still Relevant? Breaking Silos with Meet the BIPOC Press
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Antitrust Action with Stacy Mitchell & Matt Stoller: A Bipartisan Battle Against Monopoly Power
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Faith & Fascism: Rob Reiner & Dan Partland Tackle Christian Nationalism w/ God & Country Documentary
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The Crusade Against Harvard’s Claudine Gay: BIPOC Media on Anti-Zionism & Diversity in Education
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Organizing for Gaza Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani
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[TRAILER] Marjorie Kelly on the Capitalism Crisis: “Wealth Supremacy” is Killing Us
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Israel, Hamas & Gaza: UN Insider Craig Mokhiber Exposes Genocide, Apartheid & Human Rights Failures
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Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism - Not Drag Artists
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  • @angryanne
    @angryanne День тому

    Let’s not forget the events that led up to the rise of Hitler and the third Reich Lest we forget

  • @user-rh8fl8qz2z
    @user-rh8fl8qz2z День тому

    DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

  • @chrisdurham1144
    @chrisdurham1144 День тому

    "From the river to the sea, I'm as ignorant as can be." Arabs in Gaza and the West Bank never had a country and want the Islamic Caliphate. ALL these idiots know nothing about the Middle East. "Genocide" claims show how illiterate they are.

  • @williamkish6823
    @williamkish6823 День тому

    It:s either a Christian nation or Satan',s nation.

  • @Able-Man
    @Able-Man День тому

    So, ¿How many "Executive Orders" did Joe Buyed-In create in his first week in Office?

  • @JamesEdwards780
    @JamesEdwards780 День тому

    News for workers by workers vs. socalled news spoon fed from the man. Yeah, I'll side with the workers because I'm a worker.

  • @greatestone4eva
    @greatestone4eva День тому

    bless up

  • @Ianpact
    @Ianpact 2 дні тому

    I am truly mystified by the idea that people think authoritarianism will work out better for them than Democracy. Authoritarianism is defined by the idea that everything is for the One or few at the top at the expense of everyone else. I get that they are disappointed by how our democracy is currently working out but giving it up is not going to work out for them. They need to get involved.

  • @nativekai
    @nativekai 2 дні тому

    Welcome to Gilead!

  • @BILLYBOBB3080
    @BILLYBOBB3080 4 дні тому

    There's plenty of water. They are lying to everyone. I'm a farmer in Kansas. It's all a myth

  • @markpettinato2823
    @markpettinato2823 4 дні тому

    Check out Techno Feudalis: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis 😢

  • @DreamGirl650
    @DreamGirl650 4 дні тому

    Who is funding his campaign? Republicans!

  • @DreamGirl650
    @DreamGirl650 4 дні тому

    Cornell West is in deep debt. He’s running because he’s paid to be a spoiler. A vote for him is a vote for Trump. If he “believes” in his cause, why didn’t he run for Congress, Mayor, Senator, Governor? He and Jill Stein spear every four years. Do not vote for this man! We will never have democracy again. She is a fool.

  • @user-ig4nd1zn7q
    @user-ig4nd1zn7q 4 дні тому

    Let’s face it Cornell; You’ll never get the popular vote. At this juncture, you are a spoiler like JFK, Jr.

  • @RobinHerzig
    @RobinHerzig 6 днів тому

    According to the Working Families Party's ‘Ceasefire Tracker’ at least 94 members of congress have called for #Ceasefire (last updated May 8th) - Keep calling + emailing them 📱 Don't give up!!!

  • @RobinHerzig
    @RobinHerzig 6 днів тому

    Shoutout to Phyllis Bennis from JVP ✊

  • @rezakarampour6286
    @rezakarampour6286 6 днів тому

    ' Gaza . The World's Most Documented Genocide In History . '

  • @donaldking1027
    @donaldking1027 6 днів тому

    The serfs in the US go to the polls every 4 years to vote in a new Feudal Lord. According to Audre Lorde, the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. To change this government, we need to try something new.

  • @donaldking1027
    @donaldking1027 6 днів тому

    The genocide in Gaza spot light the fact that the leaders in the US state Dept lack a human heart

  • @rezakarampour6286
    @rezakarampour6286 6 днів тому

    ' US Polices : Made In Israel . ' YT

  • @joyandrews3804
    @joyandrews3804 7 днів тому

    That’s what Trump does at his rallies. Fear and anger!

  • @joyandrews3804
    @joyandrews3804 7 днів тому

    It puts me off to ever want to be a Christian. These people are evil.

  • @Dory_Juniper
    @Dory_Juniper 7 днів тому

    Why Planned Parenthood primarily in black neighborhoods then? You leftists love them for some reason?

  • @Desaved
    @Desaved 7 днів тому

    I was one of the children who benefited from the Free Breakfast Program by The Black Panthers. I was 4 years old when my mother dropped me off at a pre-school. Many times she didn't have enough money for our breakfast even though she worked full time as a Social Worker. This program provided cereal and many days of gratitude I will never forget.

  • @robertrenaud958
    @robertrenaud958 7 днів тому

    Meathead.

  • @dorkyanddaft
    @dorkyanddaft 7 днів тому

    There are so many who don't support Christian Nationalism and acknowledge the wrongness of this movement, but they will still vote for people who do.

  • @MaxAbramson3
    @MaxAbramson3 8 днів тому

    90% of the political violence and all of the murders have been by Democrats.

  • @rezakarampour6286
    @rezakarampour6286 8 днів тому

    ' Trump Is An Evil Zionist . '

  • @kennywise237
    @kennywise237 8 днів тому

    Spoke to any black conservatives?

  • @ayaxresendiz3749
    @ayaxresendiz3749 8 днів тому

    😊😊😊😊😊

  • @BenSmith-mg5jv
    @BenSmith-mg5jv 8 днів тому

    How can the current 🐘 party sleep at night. Allowing THIS to happen to the 🇺🇸! They make me sick! They've had SEVERAL OFF RAMPS and OVER 90% of them chose NOT to take them and instead have put either or a combination of ambition/ party loyalty OVER THEIR OATHS TO THE 🇺🇲📜!!!

  • @ivanasimic2072
    @ivanasimic2072 10 днів тому

    Bravo Rob!!

  • @ivanasimic2072
    @ivanasimic2072 10 днів тому

    This is NAR - new apostolic refomation. Its a cult and they need rpeople in every sfere of community. MAGA is a cult, made on fabricated BS of "christianity", QAanon, Moonies, BS Cabala, they believe that nonsense that rump is saviour of america.

  • @ivanasimic2072
    @ivanasimic2072 10 днів тому

    Very disturbing

  • @MSJ_raptor
    @MSJ_raptor 10 днів тому

    Woman are much happier now. Feminism and this intersectionality... working wonders. Biden has also done so much good for women, and men who become woman ever more so.

  • @ccbewell3304
    @ccbewell3304 10 днів тому

    Why do they keep calling America a democracy? That’s ludicrous. We are a republic!

  • @user-zt6ds5zl6p
    @user-zt6ds5zl6p 10 днів тому

    ... FDT ❕❕❕

  • @mantea3481
    @mantea3481 11 днів тому

    Soviets without Bolsheviks. That's the Kronstadt Rebellion. That's the council communism of Gorter and Pannekoek and others. That's very much tradition that we're a part of.

  • @user-ox3cb8ih5h
    @user-ox3cb8ih5h 11 днів тому

    Listen to this song Come Jesus Come.. God says Love One Another

  • @user-ox3cb8ih5h
    @user-ox3cb8ih5h 11 днів тому

    For God so Loved the World that He Gave Us His Only Begotten Son

  • @Tinstared
    @Tinstared 13 днів тому

    There is no danger. Our country is not going to establish a national religion. We handled that years ago. The state won't be over the church and the church will not be over the state.

  • @waynestewart3232
    @waynestewart3232 13 днів тому

    Liberals do nothing but post their violent videos online and brag about them. They ask people to show their support for them. Rob Reiner has always been an asshole.

  • @infinitelove1357
    @infinitelove1357 13 днів тому

    In India no one take her serious .This kind of citizen in any country is curse.. ...I bet no other country have tolerated for non sense , idiots ruckus she creating .

  • @carlosbarriga5258
    @carlosbarriga5258 13 днів тому

    This was a great episode and great discussion...What we need and We need to listen...!! Great job ..

  • @Lmc1023
    @Lmc1023 14 днів тому

    Israel is doing the only thing they can it is unfair of anyone to criticize Israel! Hamas is the ONLY reason Gaza was a prison blame Hamas not Israel!!

  • @Daveomabegin
    @Daveomabegin 14 днів тому

    Did she fellate a smurf?

  • @mutantfaith508
    @mutantfaith508 14 днів тому

    absolutely adore this