Episode 144 - RACISM IS RACISM. MEDIA COVERAGE IS TOO TAME.
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In this edition of In The Ring With Eusebius McKaiser, I wear my hat as a political analyst and review the coverage thus far of what happened at a resort in Free State recently.  I argue and explain how certain frameworks chosen by reporters, sub-editors, and editors unwiittingly water down the seriousness of racism.  I also offer arguments in support of the view that editorial choices are not value-neutral (just as writing and reporting are not value-neutral speech acts).  What we write, and how we edit, and frame stories, can reveal our most deeply held political convictions, even when we genuinely imagine ourselves to simply be "knocing into shape" a first draft.  It is, as always, up to listeners of the podcast to determine whether and how much you agree with me. Or not.  Enjoy and subscribe to In The Ring With Eusebius on any podcast platform so that you never miss a future episode.  [AND PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW OF THE PODCAST, FAM, BEFORE YOU END YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE!]
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