In this podcast, Alan MacLeod discusses his recent books and journalism. Dr. Macleod completed his PhD in Sociology at Glasgow University focusing on research interests of social media, Internet subcultures, propaganda, fake news, and Latin American politics. He is a prolific journalist and has contributed to FAIR.org, The Guardian, Salon, The Grayzone, Jacobin Magazine, and MintPress News.
His most recent books include:
“Bad News from Venezuela: Twenty Years of Fake News and Misreporting,” which examines how Western media has reported on Venezuela since the election of President Hugo Chavez in 1998 including coverage that is often distorted and contributes to the spread of misinformation and "fake news" in support or the US imperialism and hegemony.
"Propaganda in the Information Age: Still Manufacturing Consent" is a collaborative volume that updates Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky's propaganda model for the modern media landscape. The book explores how the original ideas from their 1988 book, "Manufacturing Consent," remain relevant today.
Order the books:
Bad News from Venezuela https://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9781032178752
Propaganda in the Information Age https://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9781138366404
Alan MacLeods Social Media:
Instagram: @alan.r.macleod
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MintPress News: https://www.mintpressnews.com/author/alan-macleod/
Greg’s Blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/
Pat’s Substack: https://patcummings.substack.com/about
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