–Saudi talks with Russia show that crash in oil price may have a political component—part of geostrategy to punish Putin… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Oil, a Weapon for Peace?
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Month: February 2015
Norman Solomon and Gareth Porter Give In-Depth Report on Trial, Conviction of Former CIA Officer Sterling
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[audio https://www.peterbcollins.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Solomon.mp3]A failed CIA plot against Iran that began under Clinton was exposed by reporter James Risen led to the recent trial and conviction of former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling. We get details and analysis from Norman Solomon and Gareth Porter. Continue reading Norman Solomon and Gareth Porter Give In-Depth Report on Trial, Conviction of Former CIA Officer Sterling
PBC News & Comment: Hagel Predicts More US Troops in Iraq
As he exits the Pentagon, Chuck Hagel hints that US will be sending more “non-combat” ground troops to Iraq…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Hagel Predicts More US Troops in Iraq
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Annenberg Professor Victor Pickard Talks About Net Neutrality and the History of Media Reform
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Victor Pickard, assistant professor at Annenberg School for Communication at U of Pennsylvania, talks about the current battle at the FCC over net neutrality, and the history of media reform going back to the 1940’s. Continue reading Annenberg Professor Victor Pickard Talks About Net Neutrality and the History of Media Reform