Category Archives: Activism & Advocacy

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “Insane Clown President” with Matt Taibbi” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮

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On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges examines the spectacle of the 2016 presidential election and the system that created President Donald Trump with Matt Taibbi, author of “Insane Clown President”. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil highlights some of the more absurd moments of the election season.

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The Power of Political Cartoons with Mr. Fish” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮

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On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges discusses the influence of editorial cartoons and the plight of the artists who make them with political cartoonist Dwayne Booth, also known as Mr. Fish. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil explores what we have done to dissident artists throughout American history.

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “Rev. William Barber Brings Down the House at DNC Forum” / TYT Politics / Nomiki Konst ☮

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At the Democratic National Committee, Nomiki Konst speaks with Rev. Dr. William Barber about bringing the party together.

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The American Empire with Allan Nairn” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮

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On this week’s episode of On Contact, host Chris Hedges examines the future of the American empire under the Trump Administration with investigative journalist Allan Nairn. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at the global reach of the American military.

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “President Obama’s Legacy with Glen Ford” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮

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On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges looks back on President Barack Obama’s legacy with Glen Ford, Executive Editor of the Black Agenda Report. They examine Obama’s role in boosting the war industry, serving corporate interests and depleting the privacy rights of Americans. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at some of the darker decisions made over the past eight years.