Russian Elections, 'Novichok' Spy Poisoning & Trump Saudi Worship by Media Roots Radio published on 2018-03-28T18:54:38Z Abby and Robbie Martin discuss the absurd media coverage of the Russian elections, Putin's nuclear message, the Novichok spy poisoning and Trump’s Saudi weapons deals on Media Roots Radio. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio www.twitter.com/AbbyMartin www.twitter.com/FluorescentGrey Genre talk Comment by PHKDL I don't know if this was touched upon later in this episode or the next one, but Saudi Arabia and he US fell out of favor with Qatar back in June, so I could see some of that political backlash eventually sliding in for Qatari "news" outlets like Al Jazeera on YouTube. 2018-04-08T05:06:00Z Comment by cejetvole congrats on that guys 2018-04-04T22:51:14Z Comment by Casual Listener The BBC is not funded by the UK government. It is funded by licence fees paid by the UK population. But the UK government use it as a propaganda arm. 2018-04-01T20:49:54Z Comment by Ken P A Syphon Filter!? I remember there was a PS1 game back in the day where a bioweapon was developed that would on kill certain people - be it racial, ethnic, etc. Another thing I'd like to hear more about. 2018-04-01T15:21:21Z Comment by Ken P Abby, l wish you said more about why you're not surprised by Chelsea Manning running shoulders with Pussy Riot. Please explain. 2018-04-01T14:46:09Z Comment by user412031026 The only Russian presidential election that was outright rigged was the 1996 one, courtesy of the US government. 2018-04-01T00:57:38Z Comment by user412031026 You guys talk about Alex Jones and the alt-right conspiracy culture every episode. Can you find a new topic? 2018-04-01T00:51:06Z Comment by glitchBuchannon spendin'n'bakin :D 2018-03-31T11:19:31Z Comment by President Ford LOLOL 2018-03-31T06:29:55Z Comment by i-Prinze they're all subsidized indeed, but I do believe weapons manufacturing, of the various parts for the weapons, is actually spread across all 50 states. So technically weapons sales have a limited impact for workers in the manufacturing and assembly of arms sold. I think that's why Trump boasts about selling arms. sure the arms corps exploit their workers and run away with the bulk of those funds, but there are constituencies within every state that benefit from arms sales. I believe that's also why so many elected state officials always vote in support of arms sales and the military industrial complex on the whole 2018-03-30T20:10:57Z Comment by Statrick Saudi Arabia actually just went through a huge transfer of power last year where like 20 of the top players in SA were arrested(Its labeled as the Saudi Arabian purge on wiki). Not sure if this is a good thing or not but from what I've been lead to believe the scum that funded 911 have been removed from power. The purge allegedly even included "Bandar Bush". The Crown Prince is 32 years old and has already made some major domestic reforms. His name is Mohammad bin Salman. There seems to be a lil glimpse of hope brewing in that area of the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Saudi_Arabian_purge 2018-03-30T06:50:40Z Comment by Statrick There was a report today that Israel flew 2 american made stealth jets over Iran undetected by both Iran and Russia. If this is true then both Russia and Iran are pretty much fucked. 2018-03-30T06:17:16Z Comment by Statrick The communist party is always around 15% of the vote in Russia. It was 18% in 2008 it was 17% in 2012 and 11% in 2018. Not sure what momentum you are talking about. The communist party has actually decreased in popularity if you believe the numbers. 2018-03-30T05:54:57Z Comment by Trisha Y. Roberts i love how outraged you get Abby about injustice. its so heartening. 2018-03-29T23:29:08Z Comment by Tyrone Hubbard "Even the polls are corrupt, Abby!"- The Young Turks 2018-03-29T15:06:01Z Comment by Knighton Library BBC is funded by a direct tax on more or less every citizen. Disguised as "license fee" - it's a tax and everyone knows it. Also BBCchairman & board is appointed by government 2018-03-29T13:57:44Z Comment by ammonammon love this track, what movie is this from? 2018-03-29T06:03:54Z Comment by Karl Knight David Koch also donates to that famous ballet venue in NYC. 2018-03-28T23:09:17Z Comment by Karl Knight I'd like to learn more about your professional relationship with Mark Ames and the eXile crew. You had an interview with Yasha a few weeks ago, and you give a shout out to Mark from time to time. I started reading the eXile in late 2005 and have been a fan of Ames/Levine/Dolan ever since. Finally, why hasn't Abby appeared on Radio War Nerd with Ames and Dolan? I thought for sure she'd be on there after her time in Venezuela. 2018-03-28T22:47:38Z Comment by Karl Knight Cool! Your interview with Yasha was very interesting. Glad you got a shout out. And congrats to Abby for getting some recognition. You two deserve it! 2018-03-28T22:00:06Z Comment by Rainbowbelt The word 'blacks' is not used in a derogatory way so no I don't find it insulting. 2018-03-28T20:58:19Z Comment by Morning Meditation anyone else hear nails on a chalk board when they hear 'blacks' id rather hear the nword. 2018-03-28T20:21:01Z Comment by Rainbowbelt The Left in the US fall too easily into using dissenters as beacons of hope without ever looking at the serious flaw that has in grassroot movements be it DSA or any org 2018-03-28T19:56:46Z Comment by Rainbowbelt Media leeches at lower rung will be desperate enough to say salacious shit 2018-03-28T19:33:10Z Comment by Can Dank awesome! 2018-03-28T19:25:32Z Comment by Rainbowbelt Trump: McCaaaaaaaabe!!!!!!!! 2018-03-28T19:22:42Z Comment by Morning Meditation who else lights up a bowl when they hear that lighter click! 2018-03-28T19:18:44Z