What’s this ‘Special Relationship’ that the media talk about, at times like the British royal visit to the US?

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week considers how real it is—or isn’t.

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Wars in Iran and Lebanon claim most media attention. But where are the world’s most wars?

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast considers the 50, yes 50 wars across the continent of Africa.

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Tales of betrayal: corporate ownership is ruining TV’s news values.

In The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week, we explore the undermining of editorial independence.

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The US and Iran both claim victory, as talks may struggle on. But how does the rest of the world view America’s once-dominant position?

InThe Media Beat's public radio podcast this week, a review of reports on US decline.

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The Nation is underwhelmed by Trump on TV defending his foreign war of choice. Meanwhile, on the home front he’s losing support from the Supreme Court he helped to stack in his favor.

The Media Beatturns court-reporter for this week’s public radio podcast.

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‘The Fog of War’ isn’t just battlefield smoke. It’s also the swirling, confusing contradictions of officials’ announcements: propaganda and false claims.

The Media Beat seeks journalism this week that exposes the lies and evasions.

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One of the oldest conservative tricks - suppressing the vote.

The Media Beat examines coverage of Trump’s legislative ploy to avoid electoral defeat.

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Gas-prices, among many elements in our rising cost-of-living, are in disarray.

The Media Beat surveys the Iran war’s impact on US voters’ wallets.

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