Synopsis

This hour examines the global forces shaping American journalism and politics, focusing on the international currents influencing the media landscape. The lead story explores the rise of Arab media and its complex role in the evolving relationship between the West and Islam – a relationship often marked by both reconciliation and conflict. We delve into Al Jazeera, charting its transformation of a once-insular and tightly controlled Arab media into a global player. From its reach within Muslim c