Search Engines and The Reinforcement of Racism
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We speak with author Safiya Umoja Noble about her book Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism.
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UpFront PM – January 12, 2022
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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – January 12, 2022
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
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Talkies – January 12, 2022
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Democracy Now – January 12, 2022
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On today’s show: 0:08 – How are the voting rights bills are shaping up in the Senate? We discuss with Pastor Michael McBride (@impastormike_), National Director of Faith in Action’s LIVE FREE campaign and Elizabeth Hira (@ElizabethHira), Policy Counsel and Spitzer fellow in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. 0:34 – How … Continued
Democracy Now – January 12, 2022
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.