# Michael Parenti, Media Manipulation & Imperialist Propaganda (January 12, 2026)

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Published: 2026-01-28T22:36:32+00:00
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## Resource

This episode of RAP (Revolutionary African Perspectives) broadcast on January 12, 2026. We cover 5 mechanisms colonial media uses to promote imperialist propaganda: (1) Stenographer for the State, (2) Selective Reporting, (3) Active vs Passive Language, (4) Dehumanizing Reporting, and (5) Information Control.

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