News / Government
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In this episode of Breaking the Set, Abby Martin remarks on two high
level White House resignations, including Press Secretary Jay Carney for
unspecified reasons, and the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary
Eric Shinseki, who stepped down in disgrace following the revelations of
criminal neglect within the department. Abby then reports on a study by
the Marine Ecology Progress Series, which says that between 600 and 800
Thousand birds have died as a result of BP’s 2010 gulf oil spill. Abby
then calls out corporate media anchors for their superficial analysis
of Edward Snowden’s NBC interview, whilst avoiding any discussion on his
comments related to how the expansion of the security state does
nothing to thwart terrorism. Abby goes on to feature an interview with
comedian Lee Camp, talking about the launch of his brand new show on RT ‘Redacted Tonight’,
as well as a few of the more ridiculous news stories to hit the
airwaves in recent days. BTS wraps up the show with a performance by
folk music duo ‘The Chapin Sisters’ performing the songs ‘Palm Tree’ and ‘Let Me Go’,
as well as an interview with Lily & Abigail Chapin joined by Kitama
Cahill-Jackson, grandson of legendary folk singer Peter Seeger
promoting the upcoming ‘Seegerfest’ to be hosted in New York City.
Source: Breaking the Set
