On this edition of Your Call’s media roundtable, we’ll discuss coverage of the historic mass uprising in Iraq. In spite of the government’s brutal crackdown, millions of Iraqis are continuing to protest calling for the downfall of the sectarian and corrupt political system.
We’ll also look at the deal between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union. For six weeks, 46,000 workers went on strike demanding fair wages and better working conditions.
Guests:
Joseph Serna, wildfire reporter with the LA Times
Nabil Salih, independent journalist based in Baghdad
Mike Elk, founder of Payday Report
Web Resources:
LA Times: Why the ‘extreme red flag’ winds hitting L.A. region are especially dangerous
The New Arab: Desperate Iraqi youth renew protests in unyielding attempt to reclaim their homeland
Aljazeera: A cruel and crucial October in Iraq
PayDay Report: Divided Auto Workers Vote to Accept GM Contract
