Topic: Truthdig

The discussion covers the 2016 Washington Post report on "Prop or Not," an anonymous group that labeled various alternative media outlets as Russian propaganda. Brooke Hines explains how this initiative led to "informational hygiene" where search engines like Google shunted traffic away from sites like Truthdig and Antiwar.com. This coordinated effort effectively forced alternative creators to rely on social media algorithms that were already under centralized control.

Ellen Brown discusses the ongoing work of the Public Banking Institute, which provides research and resources for local communities looking to organize. She notes the intersection between the banking cartel and the pharmaceutical industry, which led her to shift her writing from medical health to economic reform. Her articles appear on platforms like Truthdig, and her books are available through major retailers for those seeking to understand these complex systems.