A still remarkably popular ex-President is soon to open a community and political center in his name. Will he, can he, take effective political action to reverse Trump’s power grabs?

THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast (as well the regular column) examines what’s coming to light as a realistic plan for the Mid-terms.

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US media are remarkably insular about the new emergency of Ebola Disease breaking out.

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast probes the viewpoints of media outlets and policy-makers.

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Can we ever outlaw war? Observers say our century-long efforts to achieve that are looking look utterly futile.

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast examines Ukraine and other wars for possible legal remedies.

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A different continent’s view on the Beijing summit.

THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast explores Africa as an arena for Trump and Xi to compete.

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Who speaks now for the ‘Free World?’ Increasingly it might look like a small Eastern European nation, punching well above its weight.

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week explores under-reported aspects of Ukraine’s stance of defiance.

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What’s this ‘Special Relationship’ that the media talk about, at times like the British royal visit to the US?

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week considers how real it is—or isn’t.

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Wars in Iran and Lebanon claim most media attention. But where are the world’s most wars?

The Media Beat’s public radio podcast considers the 50, yes 50 wars across the continent of Africa.

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Tales of betrayal: corporate ownership is ruining TV’s news values.

In The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week, we explore the undermining of editorial independence.

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