"citizen journalism"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed media manipulation and propaganda tactics, particularly focusing on how camera crews and journalists suppress footage of certain events. He recounted specific incidents including UN flag-raising protests in Lansing, Michigan, where media cameras were deliberately turned away when Wayne County officials were sworn in, and described how patriot groups use camera documentation to identify and track federal agents at public events. The episode emphasized the importance of citizen journalism, carrying cameras to document government overreach, and maintaining overlapping camera crews for protection and evidence gathering.
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Joe Koernke filled in for his father Mark on the morning show, discussing the BP oil spill in Louisiana and concerns about chemical contamination and potential mass evacuations. The show covered internet freedom and decentralized communication networks as alternatives to government control, comparing China's centralized internet model to the more distributed U.S. system. Callers and hosts debated border security, illegal immigration, and recent Supreme Court rulings on gun rights in California. The show promoted local streaming video capabilities using platforms like Ustream and ViewFlick as tools for citizen journalism and alternative media distribution.