CounterSpin
Latest Episodes
George Lipsitz on the Impacts of Housing Discrimination
A new book doesnt just illuminate the thicket of effects of systemic racism as it affects where people live; it reframes the understanding of the role of housing.
Top Papers Quoted More Wine Importers Than Union Leaders on Port Strike
The more a strike affects the economy, i.e., the more effective it is, the harder corporate media try to smear workers as selfish and destructive.
Derek Seidman on Insurance and Climate, Insha Rahman on Immigration Conversation
Why are events we pay insurance for a "crisis" for the industry we pay it to? The unceasing effects of climate disruption will only throw that question into more relief.
Mohamad Bazzi on Israeli Terror Attacks
As every day brings news of new carnage, US citizens have a duty not to look away, given our governments critical role in arming Israel and ignoring its crimes.
Jen Senko on The Brainwashing of My Dad
Jen Senkos film and the book based on it are an effort to engage the effects of that yelling, punching down, reactionary media.
Gregory Shupak on Palestinian Genocide, Robert Spitzer on Gun Rights and Rules
Why do the press corps need a constitutional amendment to protect their ability to speak if all theyre going to say is, oh well?
Dedrick Asante-Muhammad & Algernon Austin on the Black Economy
A people-centered press corps would spell out the meaning of economic indicators in relation to where we want to go as a society that has yet to address deep historical and structural harms.
Freddy Brewster on Supermarket Megamerger
Kroger is currently raising the prices of things like eggs and milk above inflation rates, simply because they can get away with it.
Steve Macek on Dark Money
How do we acknowledge the fact that many peoples opinions are shaped by messages that are created and paid for by folks who work hard to hide their identity and their interests?
Emily Sanders on Criminalizing Pipeline Protest, Victoria St. Martin on Suing Fossil Fuel Companies
The crickets youre hearing about efforts to eviscerate the right to protest the impacts of climate disruption? Thats all intentional.