On this edition of Your Call’s media roundtable, we’ll discuss the violent crackdown on anti-government protesters and journalists in Sudan. According to human rights organizations, more than 40 people have been killed and at least 1,000 have been arrested, including scores of journalists.
We’ll also talk about the confirmation hearings of former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the EPA, and the future of that agency.
Guests:
Hana Baba, reporter and co-host of Crosscurrents, a daily radio news magazine on KALW in San Francisco
Marianne Lavelle, award winning reporter covering the environment, science, law, and business for InsideClimate News
Web Resources:
The Guardian: Omar al-Bashir launches media crackdown as Sudan protests continue
InsideClimate News: Government Shutdown Raises Fears of Scientific Data Loss, Climate Research Delays
The NY Times: Shutdown Means E.P.A. Pollution Inspectors Aren’t on the Job
