In this episode we explore the role that the media plays in spreading propaganda. Noam Chomsky's propaganda model is discussed together with various lines of evidence supporting the notion that the institutional structure of news media outlets makes them into inherent purveyors of propaganda.


Bibliography:


Ellul, J. (1965). Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes. Vintage Books Edition, February 1973.


Herman, D.S., & Chomsky, N. (1988/2002). Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. Pantheon Books, New York


Chomsky, N. (1991). Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda. 2nd Ed. Seven Stories Press.


YouTube: Marr interview of Chomsky


YouTube: Noam Chomsky 1997 On Propaganda RARE Video!


Global News: Conservative MP Peter Kent grills Justin Trudeau on media bailout


National Post: Andrew Coyne: Liberals’ $600M aid package for news media will irrevocably politicize the press


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