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Did you notice that unlike its predecessors, Windows 10 bombards your screen with lots of ads? An engaging and insightful documentary on corporate-sponsored advertising in the 21st century. It explores advertising's ubiquity; its insidiousness; its devastating social, psychological, and environmental effects--and its role in perpetuating the most harmful aspects of corporate capitalism. Part 1 focuses on the commercial takeover of our culture, the problem of industrial overproduction, and the development of the advertising industry to increase demand for products. (We decided to override this week's Counterspin, a "best of 2020" review.)

This long, corporate-friendly piece focuses on solving the abandoned-mines problem in Australia. It doesn't fit any category in our "spirited examination" list. It belongs on NPR, if anywhere.

A U.S.-backed militia that kills children may be America’s exit strategy from its longest war, reported by journalist Andrew Quilty.

Today we focus on anti-Semitism, the Zionists definition of which has been broadened to include almost all criticism of Israel as well as support of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. The charge of anti-Semitism has been weaponized and is being used to squelch free speech on campuses as well as the wider community. This does a disservice not only to those are using legitimate, non violent actions to resist the Israeli occupation, but a disservice to the Jewish people who need energy to be put into opposing the rising tide of genuine anti-semitism. Today we hear a discussion of this by author, journalist and teacher Peter Beinart, Barnard College Professor Nadia El-Haj, and Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi.

Eleanor J. Bader describes the real activities and purpose of this deceptively named organization. She is an award winning journalist who writes about domestic issues, movements for social change, books and the arts.

Dr. David Michaels is an epidemiologist and professor at George Washington University’s School of Public Health. He was the longest-serving head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Dr. Michaels has won many awards for his science advocacy and has authored The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr. Michaels has focused on improving the protection of workers exposed to SARS CoV-2, has written and consulted extensively on the topic, and is a member of the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board.

Just a few seconds of this song help signal the end of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour.