Excellent episode about how many Democrats in Congress or running for office feign altering US support for Israel’s government. A number of elected Dems correctly describe the situation for Palestinians as a genocide, then avoid any action that could change policy towards the genocide’s perpetrators

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In this News Brief, we discuss the Drop The Genocide 20 campaign, efforts to water down progressive demands around Israel and whether or not progressive electeds are following through on the implications and obligations inherent in their use of the word "genocide" to describe the destruction of Gaza

In this News Brief, we discuss the Drop The Genocide 20 campaign, efforts to water down progressive demands around Israel and whether or not progressive electeds are following through on the implications and obligations inherent in their use of the word "genocide" to describe the destruction of Gaza

News Brief: 2028, Israel's Progressive Rebrand and the Risk of "Genocide" as Rhetorical Box Check

In this News Brief, we discuss the Drop The Genocide 20 campaign, efforts to water down progressive demands around Israel and whether or not progressive electeds are following through on the implicati

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In Part 2 of our 3-part series on the uses and misuses of "authenticity," we examine the media obsession with "political mavericks" who "buck party orthodoxy"—almost aways with either trivial interventions or, as is most often the case, throwing vulnerable populations and causes under the bus.

The Authenticity Affect (Part II) - The Dopey, Power-Flattering, Media-Created "Maverick" Politician

In Part 2 of our 3-part series on the uses and misuses of "authenticity," we examine the media obsession with "political mavericks" who "buck party orthodoxy"—almost aways with either trivial interven

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In Part 1 of our 3-part series on the uses and misuses of "authenticity," we examine the Real America "listening tour," its propaganda utility and how it uses the superficial aesthetics of rural simplicity to sell class-flattening, power-serving narratives. With guest John Patrick Leary.

Ep 243: The Authenticity Affect (Part I) — Whistlestop Tours, Smarm & the Art of Channeling 'Folk'

In part 1 of our 3-part series on the uses and misuses of "authenticity," we examine the Real America "listening tour," its propaganda utility, and how it uses cultural performance to sell class-flatt

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We'll be live on Patreon in 45 minutes! www.patreon.com/citationsnee...

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Tune in today, Sept. 11, at 5:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm CT for a Patreon-only livestream recap of the 25th anniversary of the perpetually exploited attack. Join here: www.patreon.com/citationsnee...

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This was so much fun—thanks so much to @citationspod.bsky.social for having these important conversations! Listen to hear about inevitability, providentialism, and the often very wrong stories people tell about the future!

Ep 241 - The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 1: Data Centers and LLM as 'The Future'

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Join us Friday 9/11 @ 5:30pmET for a livestream recap of the 25th anniversary of the perpetually exploited attack, from the smear campaign against Mamdani to the resurgence of raw Islamophobia as blunt zionist disciplining tool to the CBC's "terrorism" row.

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In this Patreon-only News Brief, we discuss the recent banning of Adam's book at an Australian public library, and how the coverage of the ban in The Independent and Sydney Morning Herald engaged in many of the cynical tropes detailed in the book itself.

News Brief: Credulous, Sectarian Coverage of ‘How to Sell A Genocide’ Book Ban Proves Thesis of Book | Citations Needed

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Obviously not the primary point of this (excellent) episode, but this blew me away: “Today, the income of a farm laborer [in Mexico] is one-third that of what it was before NAFTA.” Lessons on what we accept as our inevitable future.

Citations Needed@citationspod.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In Ep 241, "The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 1: Data Centers and LLM as 'The Future'," we breakdown the "inevitability" line AI companies use to bulldoze over democracy and how "inevitability" arguments have been used to sell everything from Manifest Destiny to "free trade deals".

In Ep 242, "The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 2: US Empire as Mysterious, Teleological Force," we discuss how circular "inevitability" arguments have long been used to justify expansionism, war and perpetual hostility—most recently against China. With guest @tobitac.bsky.social

The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 2: US Empire as Mysterious, Teleological Force

In this episode, we discuss how circular "inevitability" arguments have been used for centuries to justify war, expansionism and perpetual hostility — most recently with China. Our guest is organiz

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Really grateful to hear the @citationspod.bsky.social folks tackle inevitability discourse and AI in the most recent episode. I address this a lot in my talks lately because it pairs so conveniently with the “ethics aside” rhetorical move in the university. (Mini-thread incoming.)

Among the people who need to face war crimes tribunals for overseeing a genocide, the Israeli government, military leaders, and Biden’s oval office are first. Don’t let them use pliant media to absolve themselves. @citationspod.bsky.social citationsneeded.libsyn.com/news-brief-v...

Citations Needed: News Brief: Very Serious New Yorker Article Launders Biden Officials' Responsibility for Gaza Genocide

In this News Brief, we are joined by Kaleem Hawa to discuss David K Kirkpatrick's 10,000 word PR job that feigns criticism of Biden officials, but ultimately serves to distance them from the horrors o...

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run, don’t walk, to listen to this

Citations Needed@citationspod.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In Ep 241, "The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 1: Data Centers and LLM as 'The Future'," we breakdown the "inevitability" line AI companies use to bulldoze over democracy and how "inevitability" arguments have been used to sell everything from Manifest Destiny to "free trade deals".

In Ep 241, "The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 1: Data Centers and LLM as 'The Future'," we breakdown the "inevitability" line AI companies use to bulldoze over democracy and how "inevitability" arguments have been used to sell everything from Manifest Destiny to "free trade deals".

Ep 241: The Disempowering Politics of 'Inevitability' Part 1: Data Centers and LLM as 'The Future'

In this episode we breakdown the popular "inevitability" argument "AI" companies are using to bulldoze over democracy and how the "inevitability" line has been used to sell everything from Manifest De

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Just got back from a great discussion at the Oakland Public Library with @ahjohnson.bsky.social on his excellent new book, How to Sell a Genocide. It’s a really strong work of media criticism, and Adam is just as sharp in person as on @citationspod.bsky.social

Tonight at 7:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm CT! Join us for a Patreon-only livestream reaction-to-the-reactions-to the Michigan Senate primaries. www.patreon.com/citationsnee...

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In this News Brief, "The Emerging Centrist Uncommitted Movement," we breakdown the recent wave of centrist Dems––from James Carville to Pro-Israel donors to anonymous Dems in Congress––threatening to leave the party and/or not endorse Dem nominees over the recent wave of "DSA" wins.

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Hi all! Please join us at 7:30ET/6:30CT on Wed Aug 5 for a Patreon-only live stream reaction to the Michigan Senate primaries. It's the biggest AIPAC expenditure ever, and some of the worst people in media are primed for all-time meltdowns. Link below!

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In this News Brief, "Very Serious New Yorker Article Launders Biden Officials' Responsibility for Gaza Genocide," we are joined by Kaleem Hawa to discuss David K Kirkpatrick's 10,000 word PR job that feigns criticism of Biden officials, but ultimately serves to distance them from the horrors of Gaza

News Brief: Very Serious New Yorker Article Launders Biden Officials' Responsibly for Gaza Genocide

In this News Brief, we are joined by Kaleem Hawa to discuss David K Kirkpatrick's 10,000 word PR job that feigns criticism of Biden officials, but ultimately serves to distance them from the carnage i

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this @citationspod.bsky.social episode from 2020 is great deep dive into how popular country music became what it is today and why there is now a song called “Fish Hunt Golf Drink”. citationsneeded.medium.com/episode-119-...

Episode 119: How the Right Shaped Pop Country Music

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chirping bird@chrpngbrd.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I spent enough time on the socials dunking on Morgan Wallen, so now the algorithm made me aware of this. which is apparently a real song. fwiw, I like country music. but not whatever this is.

I can’t not recommend this podcast enough.

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In this News Brief, "Why US Media Has Evoked Israel's "Right to Exist" 1,001 Times vs Only 6 For Palestine," we examine the Orwellian phrase "right to exist," why it only applies to Israel, what role it serves, and why Palestinians are never said to have such a right.

In this News Brief, "Why US Media Has Evoked Israel's "Right to Exist" 1,001 Times vs Only 6 For Palestine," we examine the Orwellian phrase "right to exist," why it only applies to Israel, what role it serves, and why Palestinians are never said to have such a right.

News Brief: Why US Media Has Evoked Israel's "Right to Exist" 1,001 Times vs Only 6 For Palestine

In this News Brief, we dissect the Orwellian phrase "right to exist," why it exclusively applies to Israel, what purpose it serves, and why Palestinians are never said to have such a right.

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Send this to everyone who lets the wealthy elite frame budgeting arguments. Never accept that we can’t help regular people have a better life. Always ask what’s possible if we don’t spend a trillion dollars on military, $250 billion on police, courts, and jails, and offer tax cuts to the rich.

Citations Needed@citationspod.bsky.social · 3mo ago

In Ep 240, "How the Media's 'Burden,' 'Straining Resources' Framing Manufactures the Expendable Other," we discuss the ideological work done by our media's default frame of immigrants, poor seniors, those with disabilities etc as "burdens" on the all mighty Taxpayer

In Ep 240, "How the Media's 'Burden,' 'Straining Resources' Framing Manufactures the Expendable Other," we discuss the ideological work done by our media's default frame of immigrants, poor seniors, those with disabilities etc as "burdens" on the all mighty Taxpayer

Ep 240: How the Media's "Burden," "Straining Resources" Framing Manufactures the Expendable Other

In this episode, we discuss the ideological work done by our media's default frame of immigrants, poor seniors, homeless people, and those with disabilities as "burdens" and "strains" on our limited r

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In this News Brief, "Despite 9-Figure Infusion from Silicon Valley, Abundance Still Seeks Popular Support," we talk to @dylangyauchl.bsky.social about her recent report on the obscene amounts of money going into pushing Abundance and the PR hurdles the latest neoliberalism rebrand is facing.

News Brief: Despite 9-Figure Infusion from Silicon Valley, Abundance Still Seeks Popular Support

In this news brief, we catch up with Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, senior researcher at the Revolving Door Project, to discuss Abundance's PR problems, why this latest neoliberalism rebrand isn't catching on an

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I’m a little backed up with books but this one about the patently evil and exploitive ADL sounds amazing

Citations Needed@citationspod.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In this News Brief, we talk with Emmaia Gelman, author of the new book The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, about how––despite posing as a civil rights organization––the ADL functions as defender of colonialism and enforcer for reactionary western ideologies.

In this News Brief, we talk with Emmaia Gelman, author of the new book The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, about how––despite posing as a civil rights organization––the ADL functions as defender of colonialism and enforcer for reactionary western ideologies.

News Brief: The ADL's Bogus Origin Story and Its Rise as Ideological Enforcer for Empire and Israel

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In this News Brief, we talk with @mishmoshk.bsky.social, author of The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, about how––despite posing as a civil rights org––the ADL functions as defender of colonialism and enforcer for reactionary western ideologies. soundcloud.com/citationsnee...

News Brief: The ADL's Bogus Origin Story and Its Rise as Ideological Enforcer for Empire and Israel

In this News Brief, we talk with Emmaia Gelman, author of the new book The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, about how the ADL functions as a vehicle of reactionary Western political agenda

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