Episodes
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
/163/ Three Articles + Censorship ft. Douglas Lain
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
On censorship, platform capitalism and the Left.
We talk to Douglas Lain of Zer0 Books about YouTube taking down their video as a result of the algorithm flagging its content – and what this means for free speech.
Then, this month's Three Articles on war, conspiracy theory, and Covid (patrons only - sign up at patreon.com/bungacast)
Links for part 1:
- Why Did YouTube censor us? Doug Lain's blog post
- Censored YouTube video: Christopher Lasch, Paul Sweezy, and the Great RESET
- Bungacast ep 103 on ethical capitalism
- Bungacast ep 112 on ideology of Silicon Valley
- Alex Hochuli on Zer0 Books podcast
Part 2: Three Articles
- Azerbaijan’s drones owned the battlefield in Nagorno-Karabakh — and showed future of warfare, Robyn Dixon, WaPo
- How can Big Tech best tackle conspiracy theories?, Gillian Tett, FT
- The Covid-19 blunders drive home a harsh truth: the state has failed us, Larry Elliott, The Guardian
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
/97/ Bungacast Analytica ft. João Magalhães
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
On algorithms and politics.
Can we "blame the media" today for political outcomes? Who's responsible for The Discourse in a fragmented landscape? It seems like there's increasing polarisation today, driven by social media 'filter bubbles'. Are they real? Who's responsible?
Plus: we talk about the media portrayal of Jeremy Corbyn; culture wars vs class politics; Brazil's craziness; and why arguments and interaction matter.
Readings:
- Have the mass media fuelled Brazil’s turmoil?, João Magalhães, Politike
- My lovely useless Facebook bubble, João Magalhães
Thursday May 16, 2019
/71/ Trustworthy Propaganda ft. Glenn Greenwald
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
On 'neoliberal order breakdown syndrome' and the media. Glenn Greenwald talks to us about Russiagate and fake news, and is unimpressed with same old propaganda. We discuss about left-wing self-criticism, Bolsonaro and transgression, and ask how to be sceptical without sliding into cynicism.
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
/62/ Media Shitness ft. Amber A’Lee Frost
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
On #NOBS in the media. So many newspapers are inadequate these days, as they shift to publishing opinion and listicles instead of hard reporting. Why has this happened and how does it relate to the end of history? Amber discusses her forthcoming article on the crisis in the media and we explain why leftists should read the Financial Times.
Plus: Amber rates previous Bunga guests and also explains why it's Bernie, bitch.
Reading:
Why the Left Can't Stand The New York Times, Columbia Journalism Review
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
/19/ New Clarity? ft. Michael Brooks
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
In which we chat new alt-media, the US left, and Trump's Middle East policy
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
/17/ Hypersatireality ft. @KarlRemarks
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
In which we talk to Karl Sharro about satire in an absurd age.
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Episode 14bis: More Media Crisis - On Populism & France
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Bonus Content: Jason Walsh talks to us about the relationship of populism & the media, and reactions to Macron's election in France
Wednesday Aug 16, 2017
Episode 14: Paying Attention
Wednesday Aug 16, 2017
Wednesday Aug 16, 2017
In which we ask if the news is dead. Also, is the crisis of the media all it's cracked up to be? Ft. Jason Walsh + some dodgy stock tips