The NYTimes published an explosive report exposing the Pentagon's secret campaign to use analysts in order to "generate favorable news coverage of the admin's wartime performance." Since that time, TV news organizations have largely been silent on their role in the propaganda. Ari Melber notes that last night, PBS's Newshour finally broke this blackout, but couldn't convince the other networks - FOX, CNN - to participate. |
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At thinkprogress.org
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