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bm264 Prachatai – Alternative Media in Thailand
Alternative media is alive and well in Thailand, especially at the offices of Prachatai.com. I spent the morning with the staff of this Thai alternative news source discussing what the big issues are for Thailand and their experience running such a media organization.
We discuss:
- The overall media landscape in Thailand
- Government control, economic influence
- MY experience with the Royal Anthem
- Censorship
- The constitution
- Labor and Unions
- Environmentalism in Thailand
- Funding
Music:
- Eddie Vedder – Rise
- Herbie Hancock – Tea Leaf Prophecy
bm202 The Case of Jailed Egyptian Blogger Monem
Since blogging began we’ve seen people throughout the world, jailed for writing their opinions. And while many countries claim to be democratic and free, many bloggers have experienced quite the opposite. Today on the program, with the help of Mary, we talk about the case of Monem and the free Monem Campaign.
Useful Links:
Mary’s Blog
Free Monem site
Reporters Without Borders Petition
We Discuss:
-Who Monem is
-His work
-The Muslim Brotherhood
-The Arrest
-Other jailed bloggers in Egypt
-Danger of Torture and mistreatment
-Campaign’s focus and strategy
-Answering the critics
-Media and Violence
-Tools for helping free a blogger in Egypt
One Giant Leap for Vloggers
A few seconds ago I heard on the twitter that Josh Wolf is being freed.
Josh Wolf has been in jail for 226 days.
Josh Wolf is a journalist and he does not work for a mainstream media corporation.
Josh Wolf doesn’t know me, but everyday he spent in jail made a difference in my life.
Josh Wolf is my colleague; a vlogger, a journalist, a critical independent voice.
Thank you Josh.