The Deprogram Episode 231 - Capitalist Media (Ft. Alan Macleod)
Apr 24, 2026
Alan Macleod, investigative journalist at Mint Press News who probes imperialism and media power. He breaks down how corporate ownership and lobby networks shape coverage on Israel, Iran, and Latin America. Short, sharp takes on biased headlines, passive voice that hides perpetrators, and the online information battles that mirror modern conflicts.
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Terror Alarm Shows Nonstate Harassment Networks
- Terror Alarm posed as an AI security firm yet publicly placed bounties on critics and ran pro-Israel propaganda campaigns.
- Investigations traced it to Danish registration, job ads requiring pro-Israel views, and Israeli contact numbers, showing non-state networks weaponizing online harassment.
Lobby Networks Manufacture Intimidation
- Pro-Israel lobby groups run many coordinated operations (e.g., CAMERA, Canary Mission) to intimidate critics and influence hiring decisions.
- These groups produce hit lists, pressure universities and employers, and can prompt government investigations that halt local operations.
Corporate Media Bias Is Structural
- Corporate mainstream media show systemic pro-imperial bias via staffing and editorial choices rather than incidental errors.
- Examples include BBC editors with security links, framed praise from Netanyahu, and memos banning words like occupation or genocide.