Mike Gravel critiquing the media on Book TV

Former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel takes a critical look at the media and the role media organizations play in shaping the way the public thinks. Sen. Gavel discusses, among other things, the media's handling of the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq and the early coverage of the 2008 presidential race. He spoke at Columbia University.

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The Kingmakers: How the Media Threatens Our Security and Our Democracy

Rich Media, Poor Democracy