On Intelligence Services, Corporate Media & Propaganda | Ash Sarkar meets Matt Kennard

If you want to understand how power works in our society, you can’t just examine what journalists say - you have to pay attention to what they’re silent about.

To discuss the world of corporate media, secret intelligence services and the problem with liberal think tanks, Ash is joined by Matt Kennard, Head of Investigations for Declassified UK and author of: “The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire”.

00:00 Intro
02:04 How Did You Become Politicised?
11:04 Working at the FT and NYTimes
16:42 Filters on Journalism
29:06 The Problem With Liberals
33:44 The USA, Intelligence Services and The War on Terror
46:18 The Israel Lobby
59:21 The American Lobby
01:07:10 Keir Starmer
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[lisawilliamson]

Love it. At age 72, I realize I have understood nothing of how the world really works. It's never too late to learn, and I relish listening to each of these videos.

[AnimalBoy-]

Love Matt Kennard. Absolute intellectual powerhouse and the social conscience of a generation

[dabay]

Kennard is one of the best journalists - he always speaks truth to power

[davidp]

Matt's father is artist Peter Kennard. A brilliant political artist. If you don't know of him, check him out.
He must be so proud of you Matt. You're doing great things.

[jethrowest]

Kennards one of the best journos around by many country miles. Declassified do dangerously important work all power to them. ✊

[grebo]

Andrew Marr took umbrage at Chomsky during a BBC interview and asked him if he was suggesting that he (Marr) was a biased journalist. Chomsky famously replied, "I'm saying that if you thought in any other way, then you wouldn't be sitting there."

[neighbourhoodmusician]

I like that Novarra is bringing intelligent voices from multiple different backgrounds. The content is always useful.

[Travellersjoy]

So much respect for Matt Kennard, great interview thanks!

[badiyasudah]

I respect and appreciate this journalist. Kennard is factual and honest.

[markostepanov]

Leaving a like is insufficient to show my admiration for your work. Thank you Matt and Ash.

[calmacmcc]

Great guest Matt is one of the rare ones in media

[SuzanneO]

Excellent interview Novara and Ash. Matt has presence, intelligence, wisdom without pretensions. A welcome, capable & level headed communicator in a complex & often corrupt world. 👍

[stewart]

Kennard is a real investigative journalist. He is impassioned and genuine. Kennard is extremely knowledgable

[antonioreynolds]

Ms. Sarkar is on fire for bringing real journalism to them people!!! Just amazing!!!

[riffsontwowheels]

I appreciate how thoughtful and insightful Ash your shows are Ash. Well done again.

[Midland_Wolf_]

This should be good, Matt Kennard is VERY, VERY good on this stuff.... and Ash, well its always a pleasure.

[NayabHKhan]

Mr Kennard - you have got yourself a new follower. Thank you for your hard work.

[PedroPanzer]

'War is a racket' is more a pamphlet than a book, but it is required reading.

[georginahassett]

It's you folk that give me hope that things can and will change, huge respect to you both!!! ❤

[danielhutchinson]

Kennard is just built of detailed, subversive intelligence. Great show! End the Israeli occupation of Britain.