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Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.

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In this News Brief, we detail recent "updates," "clarifications" and "added context" pro-Israel crybullies have pressured Western media outlets to make (some more willingly than others) that give readers the distinct impression emaciated children in ... more

"Exclusive Look at Life in War-Ravaged Gaza," reads the title for a CNN interview with correspondent Clarissa Ward. "'It's a Killing Field': IDF Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Deliberately at Unarmed Gazans Waiting for Humanitarian Aid," report Yaniv Kubo... more

“12 UN Relief Works Agency staff members are accused of involvement in Hamas' attack against Israel,” reports NPR. “Details Emerge on U.N. Workers Accused of Aiding Hamas Raid,” announces The New York Times. “Hamas Military Compound Found Beneath U.N... more

"Student loan forgiveness is a bribe for young voters," shouted Newsweek in 2022. "Harris's call for price controls on groceries is more pandering than policy," declared The Hill in 2024. "Free for all: Democratic socialist’s policy pitches face toug... more

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Recent Guests

Kaleem Hawa
A writer and organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement, whose writings focus on art, film, literature, and culture.
Palestinian Youth Movement
Episode: Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Moureen Kaki
Head of mission at GLIA, coordinating medical and food aid in Gaza
GLIA
Episode: Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Janine Jackson
Program director at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting and producer and host of FAIR's syndicated radio show Counterspin
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
Episode: Ep 225: How US Media Frames Democracy that Actually Helps People as 'Buying Votes'
Timi Iwayemi
Assistant Director at the Revolving Door Project
Revolving Door Project
Episode: Episode 224: Corporate Self-Regulation and the Fine Art of 'Preempting" Public Outrage
Ben Teller
Member of Jewish Voice for Peace in Chicago
Jewish Voice for Peace
Episode: News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza
Ash Bohrer
Member of Jewish Voice for Peace in Chicago
Jewish Voice for Peace
Episode: News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza
Brenda Ekwurzel
Senior Director of Scientific Excellence at the Union of Concerned Scientists and an expert climatologist, geologist, geochemist, and hydrologist.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Episode: Episode 221: Anti-Science Mugging on the Right and the Ascent of American Anti-Intellectualism
Yusri Alhugul
Palestinian writer living in North Gaza
Episode: News Brief: NPR Asks Starving Palestinian Living On Rubble to Denounce Hamas, Co-Sign His Own Ethnic Cleansing
Taya Graham
Investigative reporter and co-host of Police Accountability Report
Real News Network
Episode: News Brief: Baltimore Uprising 10 Years on: PR Co-option vs Genuine Reform

Hosts

Nima Shirazi
Co-host of the show, focusing on media critique and power dynamics.
Adam Johnson
Co-host of the show, engaging in rigorous analysis of media narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Unique informative

    Nina and Adam dig deeply into media treatment of numerous topics, providing historical context, and very specific and relevant examples of bias defending power and attempting to paralyze critical challenges. Their guests are very experienced and well-spoken. The perspectives are well-presented and defended, and you will hear insights totally absent from corporate media. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random Guy Noticing Stuff
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show

    Critically important show with some of the best critiques of our absolutely rotten news media. Very grateful to have a show that really digs in to refute all of the worst talking points.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cousi2344
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent show

    Love your work. My apologies but I have to remove one star because the hosts’ habit of pronouncing pundit as “pundint” drives me completely insane

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yfyukvyuj
    United States3 months ago
  • Steve Inskeep

    Thank you for the excellent coverage and criticism of the truly psychopathic interview by NPR’s Steve Inskeep with a man from Gaza. I had the bad fortune of hearing this on NPR when it was aired and was screaming at my radio by the end of it. Keep up the good, honest work, CN hosts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cleo kiki
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I somehow only discovered this podcast last year and have listened to a ton of the back catalog since. Really good stuff.

    I will say as someone that binged a bunch of their stuff from the first season through now, one thing I appreciate has been their consistency over the years. If you think they have “changed”, it’s probably your politics that have changed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Maldo
    United States4 months ago

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Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Q: How do you respond to the narrative that starvation is a recent problem?
Claims that starvation just became an issue disregard continual warnings from aid workers regarding the blockade's impact on food availability.
Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Q: Can you talk about the current state of things?
The situation in Gaza is dire, with a significant increase in severely malnourished patients and a drastic reduction in food distribution capabilities.
Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Q: Can you describe the focus and upcoming plans of the Palestinian Youth Movement?
Kaleem discusses the emphasis on building pressure on Arab states cooperating with Zionism and the organization of the People's Conference for Palestine to unify efforts and address the ongoing genocide.
Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Q: What are the systemic issues that affect the reporting on Gaza compared to that from Western journalists?
Kaleem Hawa argues that Western journalists often rely heavily on Israeli sources and narratives, disregarding Palestinian voices who are the primary witnesses and victims of the ongoing situation, thereby contributing to the targeting and marginalization of Palestinian journalists.
News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza
Q: What is the kind of legacy of this protest?
Every successful struggle for liberation seemed impossible at one point, but acted on through courageous actions the momentum can build for change.

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Exploring the complex relationship between media, public relations, and societal power structures, this podcast provides incisive discussions on issues of media representation, censorship, and accountability. The hosts and their guests frequently examine pressing topics such as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the politics of media framing, and the implications of corporate self-regulation in various industries. With an emphasis on dismantling prevalent narratives that distort public perception, listeners can expect rigorous analyses and thought-provoking critiques aimed at fostering a more discerning media landscape. Through critical examination of news practices, this podcast stands out for its commitment to uncovering overlooked truths a... more

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