Indian TV anchors are in attack mode against critics of the ruling party. Plus, blackface in the Arab world.
From: The Listening Post
Speaking up about the coronavirus – but at what cost?
Why China saw public anger and reporting about the coronavirus go uncensored. Plus, the fury of India’s news anchors.
18 Feb 2020
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