daily reporters
On The Listening Post this week: Much of India's media spurns a scoop about the son of the Prime Minister's right-hand man, Jay Amit Shah. Plus, how the NFL became a platform for race politics.
Jay Amit Shah, Modi and the media silence
A telling media silence has followed a piece of investigative journalism by The Wire this week in India. The news website reported on the finances of Jay Amit Shah, the son of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right-hand man, Amit Shah.
The story tracked a sudden and exponential jump in the revenues of Jay Amit Shah's businesses after Modi came to power in 2014.
Modi loyalists called the article a hit job; others called it strong adversarial journalism. Mainstream media, however, mostly shunned the story altogether. And that was before Jay Amit Shah took The Wire to court.
Threats – of legal action or much worse – are something Indian journalists are having to contend with more and more often, a state of journalistic affairs the prime minister seems to support – at least tacitly.
Contributors:
Rama Lakshmi, opinion editor, The Print
Rana Ayyub, journalist & author
Rohini Singh, writer, The Wire
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, journalist & author
Sudhir Chaudhary, editor-in-chief, Zee News
On our radar
– The New York Times and The New Yorker have created a worldwide media feeding frenzy after publishing allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein – but this week we have learned the story could and perhaps should have come out much earlier.
– Google joins Facebook in admitting it had Russian-bought political ads aimed at influencing the US presidential campaign on its platforms – a month after denying it had such content.
– A freelance photographer has been found dead in Mexico – taking the number of journalists killed there this year to a record high.
NFL as a platform for race politics
Fans of one of the biggest industries on American television, NFL football, have another thing to keep score of this year.
In addition to who won and who lost, the networks are telling them how many players are standing for the national anthem, how many are taking a knee in protest – and what President Donald Trump thinks of it all.
The anthem protests began last year, over police brutality against African-Americans and racial inequality in the US. Donald Trump wants the protesting players fired. He calls them unpatriotic, a tactic that seemed to backfire when the protests instantly grew in size.
But NFL players, most of whom are black, were not Trump's target audience. Football fans, mostly white and watching on TV, were.
Contributors:
Les Carpenter, writer, Guardian US
Eric Levitz, writer, New York Magazine
Mary Frances Berry, professor, University of Pennsylvania
Solomon Wilcots, former NFL player and broadcaster
More from The Listening Post on:
YouTube –
Facebook –
Twitter –
Website –
Xspring O2 Sensor Spacer, 2 Pcs Universal 45 mm M18*1.5 Check Engine Light Eliminator Adapter, Stainless Steel O2 Oxygen Sensor Spacer Extender Adapter Isolator for Exhaust Systems, Silver
AED 51.00 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
BananaHome Hand & Foot Warmers-Disposable Heat Pad,Hot Hands Hand Warmers, Long Lasting Safe Natural Odorless Air Activated Warmers,Perfect for Camping,Outdoor Skiing,Travel
AED 32.90 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
SFXULIX Large Capacity Travel Cosmetic Bag - Makeup Bag, PU Leather Waterproof Cosmetic Bag, Women Portable Travel Makeup Bag With Handle and Divider Flat Lay Makeup Organizer Bag
AED 20.00 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
ECALZA® 50ft/15m Christmas lights Warm Yellow 250 LEDs Fairy Lights, 8 Modes LED Light for Christmas Decorations, Christmas Tree Lights Indoor & Outdoor Waterproof LED Light Strip for DIY
AED 40.00 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Christmas Decorations, 25m 250 LED Christmas Tree lights, Warm White Christmas String Lights for Bedroom, Christmas Tree, Home Indoor Outdoor Garden Party Decor
(as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
AA Batteries USB Rechargeable Without Battery Charger 1800mAh Lithium-ion ECO-Friendly & Recyclable Double A 1.5V High Capacity Quick Charging for Mouse/Toy/Remote Control/Shaver/Flashlight (4 Pack)
AED 49.00 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Dorman 45188 Floor Mat Retainer Clips Compatible with Select Lexus/Scion/Toyota Models, 2 Pack
AED 25.01 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Vileda Tip Top Dish Washing Medium Foam Sponge Scourer Promo 5 Pcs, Long-Lasting and Durable, Sensitive Surfaces, Yellow & Green, (5 Pcs Per Pack)
AED 9.75 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah for Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce
AED 68.00 (as of December 4, 2024 10:22 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Modi is international joke.
lee zeo I agree. As a Indian I feel he is a crook
Modi rules like a iron fist. As a Indian I never supported him or his party as we all know what he did in Gujarat when he was a C.M
Not enough Modi
same thing happens in america.
you are eithr labelled as extreme right or left.
world is a mess
and all media channels are biased.
especally international media.
India is a mess
Sorcerer Prince
Stupid shrilankan
One nuke is enough for u guys
sorcerer Prince says the guy from failed state sri lanka.
Media in India is neither independent nor it’s serving the nation. We are living in a blanket of propaganda.
sudhir choudhary is the biggest joke in India
And rana ayub is joke tooo
Correction-Madarsa😄
Sudhir Chowdhury, the moron who said new notes would have nano GPS chips, 😂😂
I am Indian.Indian media is controlled by politicians
I’m Indonesians (East India), exactly the same thing here lol
I like the Listening Post!!! 😊
Always with very interesting news about what’s going on in the world!!!
If the journalists of a country do the job for money not the truth, then the people would lose their freedom over time.
Seldom do I agree with Al Jazeera..But this one is 100 percent true…and I am an Indian
There is nothing left like media .All media is controlled by corporates and capitalits .
Corporate media are nothing more than propaganda tool such as this channel. Journalism was long dead.
Modi is serving Walls Street and International bankers. It’s nothing about the people. People must remain poor to provide cheap labor.
Sudhir is world famous now for his chamchagiri
Indian media is indepentant but is controlled by croney industralists and corrupt politictians.they work for their bosses
Indians are largely scared of powerful people who they themselves put on power
Is Qatar not spreading fake state media sponsored propaganda?
BJP is a fascist government with some good economic policies. Most of the media is controlled by the government and it doesn’t like any news going against them and doesn’t ever engage the media at all. And almost all of BJP’s supporters are oblivious to this.
Most media channel play on the communal agenda of BJP. Worse than emergency.
Can you imagine if Indian media does this, people in India will have to go to foreign press to express their problems, n to investigate, which will be the biggest embarassment to our Country.