MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008

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The Other Side of the Story: Media from the Arab World

Al Jazeera English is vying to be heard in the Western world, but are American homes ready to welcome its voice? The case of Al Jazeera’s struggle to find a mainstream audience in the United States highlights the controversial politics of information between the U.S. and the Arab world. Many American cable companies have chosen not to air Al Jazeera, but do feature other international stations like the BBC, RAI (Italy), and Telemundo. What lies behind the resistance to add an Arab network, and what does the absence of Al Jazeera say about modern news, free speech, and global media?

Please join the GOAt audience in welcoming these experts to the Martyrs’ stage to discuss this important issue.

Josh Rushing is an international correspondent for Al Jazeera English.  A former U.S. Marine captain, he served as a spokesperson at Central Command in Doha, Qatar, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The film Control Room documents his conversation with Al Jazeera correspondent Hassan Ibrahim. His latest book, Mission Al Jazeera: Build a Bridge, Seek the Truth, Change the World, blends his personal story with a look into the controversial Al Jazeera networks. Rushing has appeared on many news outlets, including the Today Show, Anderson Cooper 360, New York Times, the Wall Street Journal. 

Cliff Kincaid serves as editor of Accuracy in Media. A veteran journalist and media critic, he has appeared on Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes and The O'Reilly Factor, and acted as cohost for CNN’s Crossfire, filling in for Pat Buchanan. Through Kincaid’s America's Survival, Inc. organization, he has published reports and held conferences critical of the United Nations. He also served as an editorial writer and newsletter editor for former National Security Council staffer Oliver North at his Freedom Alliance educational foundation. Kincaid received his B.A. from the University of Toledo.

The program will be moderated by Steven Livingston, professor of media and public affairs and professor of international affairs at The George Washington University.

Martyrs’
3855 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

6:30 p.m. Doors open
7:00 p.m. Talk followed by audience Q&A

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