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PJAK does not want autonomy? Beware of disinformation that sows division within the Kurdish camp. In the very same interview, when asked directly by Jiyar Gol what political system PJAK supports, in the context of the diverse views within the Kurdish coalition ranging from federalism to independence, Rivar Abdanan... show more

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BREAKING: CNN confirms Kurdish opposition forces are preparing to move into western Iran as part of a “ground operation” — as early as tomorrow. President Trump spoke directly to one of their leaders today. CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, reporting from Iraq, says the intel came directly from a senior Kurdish politician. WARD: “We spent some time this evening with a senior Iranian-Kurdish politician here in Iraqi Kurdistan, who basically told us that he the expectation among Kurdish-Iranian opposition forces is that they will be going into western Iran as part of some kind of a ground operation over the course or at some point during the next few days…” “That they will have support from the US and from Israel, though he would not be drawn as to what exactly that support will look like.” “He also told us that President Trump himself had called the leader of the KDPI, which is one of these Iranian-Kurdish opposition parties, today and that they had what he categorized as or characterized I should say, as a positive conversation.” “Though again, he did not give any details.” “And he said that we should be prepared for some surprises, potentially tomorrow.” “Again, not giving details, but this is all coming at the same time as our colleagues…are learning that the CIA has been working to arm Iranian-Kurdish opposition forces with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in Iran.”

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When I was studying, I loved dissecting words, analyzing them critically, and that’s exactly what I really felt like doing here, so lets try. “So we met with the Syrian foreign minister and with the General Mazloum on behalf of the Kurds, a historic meeting together in the same meeting”. carries significant discursive and political weight that goes beyond a simple description of a diplomatic encounter. First, the statement must be understood in the broader context in which the United States actively resisted Turkish and Qatari efforts to prevent Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmad from participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference. This already signals a repositioning in U.S. policy and a relative decline in earlier confidence in Jolani. Within this framework, it is significant that it was not Tom Barrack who attended the meeting, but rather Marco Rubio himself. The absence of Barrack and the presence of the Secretary of State can be interpreted as an institutional, political and discursive upgrading of the process. When an issue is moved from the level of a special envoy to that of the Secretary of State, it signals a re-centralization of decision-making authority and potentially an internal correction of previous handling. This can be understood as a rearticulation of hegemonic control by altering who speaks on behalf of the state, the symbolic structure within which the conflict is framed is also reshaped. It can also be read as a metacommunicative distancing from a line that has, in public discourse, been perceived as overly aligned with Turkish interests. This shift in representation performs a subtle dislocation of previous policy assumptions and reasserts U.S. ownership of the diplomatic framework. Second, the syntactic structure of the statement itself is discursively meaningful. The sentence constructs two parallel actors “the Syrian foreign minister” and “General Mazloum on behalf of the Kurds”. The conjunction “and” functions as a coordinating discursive operator that establishes structural equivalence between the two actors. They are positioned as distinct subject positions within the same diplomatic space. The phrase “on behalf of the Kurds” is particularly significant. It elevates Mazloum Abdi beyond the status of a military commander and performatively constitutes him as a political representative, and states that Mazloum Abdi speaks “on behalf of” the a population which is the Kurds, the utterance produces him as a legitimate spokesperson. Consequently, “the Kurds” are constructed as a distinct political entity with separate representation, rather than as a population automatically subsumed under the Syrian state. This constitutes a differential articulation, in which the Kurdish subject position is not fully absorbed into the nodal point “Syria” but instead appears as a partially autonomous political actor. (nodal point attempts to stabilize meaning within a network of concepts) Finally, the description of the meeting as “historic” adds a strong symbolic dimension. It frames the meeting as a break from normal diplomatic arrangements and suggests a moment of transformation. In doing so, it constructs the encounter as one in which two previously separated centers of power, the Syrian state and Kurdish political representation, occupy the same institutional space. Taken together, the statement does more than recount a diplomatic meeting. It performs a discursive repositioning in which the Kurds emerge not merely as an internal Syrian minority, but as a political actor with distinct representation in an international diplomatic arena. Simultaneously, the participation of the Secretary of State signals an elevation and possible recalibration of U.S. policy. The utterance thus operates as a political speech act that subtly restructures the symbolic order through which the Syrian conflict is understood. You’re welcome for the discourse analysis with a little help from Laclau and Mouffe, maybe Aram Ahmed can add to this one.

When I was studying, I loved dissecting words, analyzing them critically, and that’s exactly what I really felt like doing here, so lets try. “So we met with the Syrian foreign minister and with the General Mazloum on behalf of the Kurds, a historic meeting together in the same meeting”. carries significant discursive and political weight that goes beyond a simple description of a diplomatic encounter. First, the statement must be understood in the broader context in which the United States actively resisted Turkish and Qatari efforts to prevent Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmad from participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference. This already signals a repositioning in U.S. policy and a relative decline in earlier confidence in Jolani. Within this framework, it is significant that it was not Tom Barrack who attended the meeting, but rather Marco Rubio himself. The absence of Barrack and the presence of the Secretary of State can be interpreted as an institutional, political and discursive upgrading of the process. When an issue is moved from the level of a special envoy to that of the Secretary of State, it signals a re-centralization of decision-making authority and potentially an internal correction of previous handling. This can be understood as a rearticulation of hegemonic control by altering who speaks on behalf of the state, the symbolic structure within which the conflict is framed is also reshaped. It can also be read as a metacommunicative distancing from a line that has, in public discourse, been perceived as overly aligned with Turkish interests. This shift in representation performs a subtle dislocation of previous policy assumptions and reasserts U.S. ownership of the diplomatic framework. Second, the syntactic structure of the statement itself is discursively meaningful. The sentence constructs two parallel actors “the Syrian foreign minister” and “General Mazloum on behalf of the Kurds”. The conjunction “and” functions as a coordinating discursive operator that establishes structural equivalence between the two actors. They are positioned as distinct subject positions within the same diplomatic space. The phrase “on behalf of the Kurds” is particularly significant. It elevates Mazloum Abdi beyond the status of a military commander and performatively constitutes him as a political representative, and states that Mazloum Abdi speaks “on behalf of” the a population which is the Kurds, the utterance produces him as a legitimate spokesperson. Consequently, “the Kurds” are constructed as a distinct political entity with separate representation, rather than as a population automatically subsumed under the Syrian state. This constitutes a differential articulation, in which the Kurdish subject position is not fully absorbed into the nodal point “Syria” but instead appears as a partially autonomous political actor. (nodal point attempts to stabilize meaning within a network of concepts) Finally, the description of the meeting as “historic” adds a strong symbolic dimension. It frames the meeting as a break from normal diplomatic arrangements and suggests a moment of transformation. In doing so, it constructs the encounter as one in which two previously separated centers of power, the Syrian state and Kurdish political representation, occupy the same institutional space. Taken together, the statement does more than recount a diplomatic meeting. It performs a discursive repositioning in which the Kurds emerge not merely as an internal Syrian minority, but as a political actor with distinct representation in an international diplomatic arena. Simultaneously, the participation of the Secretary of State signals an elevation and possible recalibration of U.S. policy. The utterance thus operates as a political speech act that subtly restructures the symbolic order through which the Syrian conflict is understood. You’re welcome for the discourse analysis with a little help from Laclau and Mouffe, maybe Aram Ahmed can add to this one.

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The appointment of Nour al-Din Issa on 1 February as governor of Hasakah is an important milestone for the Kurds in Syria. Not because of the appointment of Kurdish governors, which already existed under the previous Syrian political regime, but because of the current situation, where, following the agreement between the STG and the SDF, the Kurds have a kind of autonomy in Hasakah, with a token presence from Damascus there while the YPG maintains its armed forces in full, with future integration that will only be a political facelift without dissolving their forces. A massacre of the Kurdish population has been avoided thanks to the intervention of regional actors, which may set a precedent that could be applied to the Druze in Suwayda (following an agreement with Israel) and even to the Alawites (although this is more unlikely due to the lack of armed organisations on the coast similar to the YPG or the National Guard). However, this decision has not satisfied the tribal forces and the more radical groups of the STG, who see this agreement as a kind of surrender by Damascus ‘to the Kurdish separatists’, especially by the SNA, an umbrella organisation of openly anti-Kurdish terrorist groups that have seen their area of control in Ras al-Ayn being managed by the latter. These disputes could lead to sabotage of the agreement in the coming weeks, as is being seen in Kobani, where militants are refusing to withdraw from their positions south of the M-4.

The appointment of Nour al-Din Issa on 1 February as governor of Hasakah is an important milestone for the Kurds in Syria. Not because of the appointment of Kurdish governors, which already existed under the previous Syrian political regime, but because of the current situation, where, following the agreement between the STG and the SDF, the Kurds have a kind of autonomy in Hasakah, with a token presence from Damascus there while the YPG maintains its armed forces in full, with future integration that will only be a political facelift without dissolving their forces. A massacre of the Kurdish population has been avoided thanks to the intervention of regional actors, which may set a precedent that could be applied to the Druze in Suwayda (following an agreement with Israel) and even to the Alawites (although this is more unlikely due to the lack of armed organisations on the coast similar to the YPG or the National Guard). However, this decision has not satisfied the tribal forces and the more radical groups of the STG, who see this agreement as a kind of surrender by Damascus ‘to the Kurdish separatists’, especially by the SNA, an umbrella organisation of openly anti-Kurdish terrorist groups that have seen their area of control in Ras al-Ayn being managed by the latter. These disputes could lead to sabotage of the agreement in the coming weeks, as is being seen in Kobani, where militants are refusing to withdraw from their positions south of the M-4.

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Who controls the narrative? The DSA treats speech as a form of commodity to be regulated, yet we know that freedom of expression is a fundamental right in any free society. It is not the role of government to determine which opinions are acceptable or permissible. If Croatia adopts such a model of governing the public sphere, we risk granting institutions; including fact-checkers, such as Faktograf, and political leadership, excessive power and influence to decide what is true and what is not. Video: ECR Group

Who controls the narrative? The DSA treats speech as a form of commodity to be regulated, yet we know that freedom of expression is a fundamental right in any free society. It is not the role of government to determine which opinions are acceptable or permissible. If Croatia adopts such a model of governing the public sphere, we risk granting institutions; including fact-checkers, such as Faktograf, and political leadership, excessive power and influence to decide what is true and what is not. Video: ECR Group

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In evaluating Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape, it becomes increasingly important to distinguish between rhetoric and demonstrable political conduct. Among the nation’s leading figures, Atiku Abubakar stands out as one of the few politicians whose record consistently reflects engagement across Nigeria’s geopolitical divides. From his long history in coalition politics to his continuous consultations with leaders across the North, South, East, and West, Atiku has demonstrated a rare capacity to function as a bridge within Nigeria’s complex federal structure. His political trajectory shows a deep familiarity with the workings of the system and a consistent commitment to negotiation, inclusion, and alliance-building. Notably, accounts from political stakeholders, including Southeast leaders such as Senator Ben Obi, have referenced periods of sustained engagement and dialogue in which the aspiration of regional equity including the Southeast’s longstanding presidential ambition was openly discussed within broader national conversations. Within those discussions, Atiku has often been portrayed as receptive to the principle of fairness and zoning within party structures, and not antagonistic to regional aspirations. Based on these patterns, it is reasonable to argue that Atiku Abubakar remains one of the few national politicians whose political conduct suggests openness to supporting inclusive arrangements that could, under the right political consensus, create pathways for a Southeast presidency in the future. Ultimately, his strength lies not in regional isolation, but in his ability to connect Nigeria’s diverse political forces. He understands the structure, the negotiations, and the compromises that define national politics. Whether one agrees with him or not, it is difficult to deny that he remains one of the most strategically positioned figures capable of influencing how Nigeria’s political transitions are shaped. In that sense, his continued relevance keeps alive the broader idea of rotational inclusivity and national balance within Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

In evaluating Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape, it becomes increasingly important to distinguish between rhetoric and demonstrable political conduct. Among the nation’s leading figures, Atiku Abubakar stands out as one of the few politicians whose record consistently reflects engagement across Nigeria’s geopolitical divides. From his long history in coalition politics to his continuous consultations with leaders across the North, South, East, and West, Atiku has demonstrated a rare capacity to function as a bridge within Nigeria’s complex federal structure. His political trajectory shows a deep familiarity with the workings of the system and a consistent commitment to negotiation, inclusion, and alliance-building. Notably, accounts from political stakeholders, including Southeast leaders such as Senator Ben Obi, have referenced periods of sustained engagement and dialogue in which the aspiration of regional equity including the Southeast’s longstanding presidential ambition was openly discussed within broader national conversations. Within those discussions, Atiku has often been portrayed as receptive to the principle of fairness and zoning within party structures, and not antagonistic to regional aspirations. Based on these patterns, it is reasonable to argue that Atiku Abubakar remains one of the few national politicians whose political conduct suggests openness to supporting inclusive arrangements that could, under the right political consensus, create pathways for a Southeast presidency in the future. Ultimately, his strength lies not in regional isolation, but in his ability to connect Nigeria’s diverse political forces. He understands the structure, the negotiations, and the compromises that define national politics. Whether one agrees with him or not, it is difficult to deny that he remains one of the most strategically positioned figures capable of influencing how Nigeria’s political transitions are shaped. In that sense, his continued relevance keeps alive the broader idea of rotational inclusivity and national balance within Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

Sardauna

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#TPLFMustGo away from #Tigray!! Tigray must be liberated from both the PFDJ and, of course, the PP as well. For that to happen, TPLF (the enabler) should be removed from Tigray’s political landscape!!

#TPLFMustGo away from #Tigray!! Tigray must be liberated from both the PFDJ and, of course, the PP as well. For that to happen, TPLF (the enabler) should be removed from Tigray’s political landscape!!

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🚨🚨 Listen to this traitor, Tariq Na'mo, who claims Kurdish origins. He is a despicable Arabist who distorts the Kurdish cause and its historical right to the land of Kurdistan. He marginalizes Kurdish nationalism and the Kurdish people before the Speaker of Congress (Mark), portraying the Kurdish cause as unworthy of attention, and offering the insulting example that Kurds steal land and divide countries. He insults the Kurdish people live on Syrian state television, saying, "My strength is not in being Kurdish, but in being Syrian, and I don't care about my Kurdishness." Traitors like him belong in the dustbin of history, and their names and titles should be inscribed in the annals of treachery, betrayal, and depravity. Tarek Naemo Jasmine Naamou

🚨🚨 Listen to this traitor, Tariq Na'mo, who claims Kurdish origins. He is a despicable Arabist who distorts the Kurdish cause and its historical right to the land of Kurdistan. He marginalizes Kurdish nationalism and the Kurdish people before the Speaker of Congress (Mark), portraying the Kurdish cause as unworthy of attention, and offering the insulting example that Kurds steal land and divide countries. He insults the Kurdish people live on Syrian state television, saying, "My strength is not in being Kurdish, but in being Syrian, and I don't care about my Kurdishness." Traitors like him belong in the dustbin of history, and their names and titles should be inscribed in the annals of treachery, betrayal, and depravity. Tarek Naemo Jasmine Naamou

Kanaa Ayoub☀️

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🚨 — The IRGC is hunting depots tonight.🚀🔥 Iranian forces are reported to be striking munition stockpiles linked to Kurdish opposition factions in the north — sites Tehran views as staging grounds for infiltration and sabotage should a ground operation begin. The timing is not incidental. When Trump spoke of "other people who do it for us," Iran read it as confirmation of what it has long alleged: that these factions are being positioned as a proxy blade, to be drawn the moment the front opens. Tonight's strikes suggest Tehran intends to break that blade before it can be used.

🚨 — The IRGC is hunting depots tonight.🚀🔥 Iranian forces are reported to be striking munition stockpiles linked to Kurdish opposition factions in the north — sites Tehran views as staging grounds for infiltration and sabotage should a ground operation begin. The timing is not incidental. When Trump spoke of "other people who do it for us," Iran read it as confirmation of what it has long alleged: that these factions are being positioned as a proxy blade, to be drawn the moment the front opens. Tonight's strikes suggest Tehran intends to break that blade before it can be used.

Aleksey The Great 🇷🇺🎖

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🎙️ Special Interview on VOA Kurdish I was interviewed by the international media outlet VOA Kurdish, where I presented the extensive diplomatic, public, and international efforts I am leading on behalf of the Kurdish people. During the interview, I addressed: ▪ Strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Kurdish people ▪ Building a Kurdish lobby within the Israeli Knesset ▪ Ongoing diplomatic engagement with ministers and Members of Knesset ▪ Creating direct connections between Rojava leadership and official Israeli representatives ▪ Mobilizing international support in the United States and Europe Our struggle is moral, historic, and deeply human. The voice of the Kurdish people must be heard in Jerusalem and around the world. I thank VOA Kurdish for this important platform and for the opportunity to speak directly to the Kurdish public. Follow me: 📘 Facebook: 📸 Instagram: TikTok - Yehuda Ben Yosef President of the Kurdish Community in Israel #VOAKurdish #KurdishPeople #Kurdistan #StandWithKurds #KurdishLobby #IsraelKurdishRelations #Rojava #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #HumanRights #KurdishDiaspora #Jerusalem #InternationalRelations #Leadership #Solidarity #JusticeForKurds #YehudaBenYosef

🎙️ Special Interview on VOA Kurdish I was interviewed by the international media outlet VOA Kurdish, where I presented the extensive diplomatic, public, and international efforts I am leading on behalf of the Kurdish people. During the interview, I addressed: ▪ Strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Kurdish people ▪ Building a Kurdish lobby within the Israeli Knesset ▪ Ongoing diplomatic engagement with ministers and Members of Knesset ▪ Creating direct connections between Rojava leadership and official Israeli representatives ▪ Mobilizing international support in the United States and Europe Our struggle is moral, historic, and deeply human. The voice of the Kurdish people must be heard in Jerusalem and around the world. I thank VOA Kurdish for this important platform and for the opportunity to speak directly to the Kurdish public. Follow me: 📘 Facebook: 📸 Instagram: TikTok - Yehuda Ben Yosef President of the Kurdish Community in Israel #VOAKurdish #KurdishPeople #Kurdistan #StandWithKurds #KurdishLobby #IsraelKurdishRelations #Rojava #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #HumanRights #KurdishDiaspora #Jerusalem #InternationalRelations #Leadership #Solidarity #JusticeForKurds #YehudaBenYosef

Yehuda Ben Yosef

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This is a very disturbing extract of an interview with Naledi Pandor. In essence, the existence of an independent Afrikaans institution she finds incompatible with any notion of a society. Traces of this should rather be expunged as she phrased as “we are too complacent with our freedom”. What she is advocating for is wide-spread public condemnation of anything that resembles the cultural expression of Afrikaans as language or Afrikaners as a people. Not only that - the “we” she refers to is stated in a totalitarian sense. Not an individual expressing an opinion, but the body of the state that should disallow by force or legislative means, anything that does not conform to their thwarted societal view. This passage of Nineteen Eight-Four comes to mind: “Obedience is not enough. Unless he is suffering, how can you be sure that he is obeying your will and not his own? Power is in inflicting pain and humiliation. Power is in tearing human minds to pieces and putting them together again in new shapes of your choosing…there will be no love, except the love of Big Brother.” As for AfriForum and other institutions of the Solidarity Movement, we see this. We will not succumb to naivety of the intentions that the political order that Pandor aspires to. On the basis of mutual recognition and respect, we shall build a future. Our notion of freedom does not derive from a state that determines how we should think and act, but rather the freedom of individuals and communities giving expression to their talents and capabilities.

This is a very disturbing extract of an interview with Naledi Pandor. In essence, the existence of an independent Afrikaans institution she finds incompatible with any notion of a society. Traces of this should rather be expunged as she phrased as “we are too complacent with our freedom”. What she is advocating for is wide-spread public condemnation of anything that resembles the cultural expression of Afrikaans as language or Afrikaners as a people. Not only that - the “we” she refers to is stated in a totalitarian sense. Not an individual expressing an opinion, but the body of the state that should disallow by force or legislative means, anything that does not conform to their thwarted societal view. This passage of Nineteen Eight-Four comes to mind: “Obedience is not enough. Unless he is suffering, how can you be sure that he is obeying your will and not his own? Power is in inflicting pain and humiliation. Power is in tearing human minds to pieces and putting them together again in new shapes of your choosing…there will be no love, except the love of Big Brother.” As for AfriForum and other institutions of the Solidarity Movement, we see this. We will not succumb to naivety of the intentions that the political order that Pandor aspires to. On the basis of mutual recognition and respect, we shall build a future. Our notion of freedom does not derive from a state that determines how we should think and act, but rather the freedom of individuals and communities giving expression to their talents and capabilities.

Werner Human

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If boys could become pregnant, then by now most underage boys in Afghanistan would be pregnant. Bacha bazi is widely practiced openly and even treated as something to be proud of within Taliban ranks, and other Afghan Muslims engage in the same practice as well. Underage boys and girls are not safe in Islamic society. This is Islam.

If boys could become pregnant, then by now most underage boys in Afghanistan would be pregnant. Bacha bazi is widely practiced openly and even treated as something to be proud of within Taliban ranks, and other Afghan Muslims engage in the same practice as well. Underage boys and girls are not safe in Islamic society. This is Islam.

Ex Muslim Afghana

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We've just been passed the BBC's response to a complaint after Good Morning Scotland concealed an academic's links to Labour during an interview about the winter fuel payment and a warning from Age Scotland. We've reproduced the complaint and response below. We've also included the full interview. There's something untoward at play here. The complaint: Good Morning Scotland conducted an interview with professor June Andrews. The interview centred around the cut to the winter fuel payment and had been prompted by criticism by Age Scotland of the UK Labour Govt's decision to cut the benefit. The charity had claimed that cutting the benefit would see more old people admitted to hospital with hypothermia. The interview was conducted by Laura Maxwell who introduced the academic as follows "Well Professor June Andrews is an expert in the care of older people." The academic challenged Age Scotland's claims and backed Labour's decision to cut the benefit. Professor Andrews views were later used on the programme to challenge Scottish Govt minister Ivan McKee. The academic was presented as someone with no political allegiances or viewpoints. This was far from the truth. Professor June Andrews is a Labour supporter and party activist who makes no attempt to hide her political allegiance. A quick glance at her social media profile - publicly available at the time of the interview - makes this clear, with post after post promoting tweets from senior Labour party figures. The academic tweeted an image during the recent general election campaign showing her with other Labour party activists as they campaigned for Labour candidate Gregor Poynton. Section 4.3.12 of the BBC Guidelines states 'We should not automatically assume that contributors from other organisations (such as academics, journalists, researchers and representatives of charities and think-tanks) are unbiased. Appropriate information about their affiliations, funding and particular viewpoints should be made available to the audience, when relevant to the context.' Professor June Andrews was far from unbiased. Good Morning Scotland should have told listeners that the academic was a Labour party activist and supporter. In failing to do so the programme breached Section 4.3.12 of the BBC Guidelines. A public apology is merited. The response: We note your comments regarding Good Morning Scotland on 28 October and the interview with Prof June Andrews. As you mention, Prof Andrews was introduced as an “an expert in the care of older people” and was being interviewed for her view in this capacity, following Age Scotland’s claim that the cutting of the universal winter fuel benefit for pensioners will see more old people admitted to hospital with hypothermia. Prof Andrews, given her area of expertise, has been a contributor on a number of occasions to items regarding the care of older people and was again introduced in this context, with a range of views on the subject heard within the wider programme – this included hearing directly from Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee, as you say. While we wouldn’t agree with a suggestion that simply holding any political views was a requisite for such an introduction, given the capacity in which Prof Andrews was invited onto the programme to speak, we would suggest that the conveyance to listeners of any political views that a contributor may hold is not limited to how a guest is introduced; for example, there is the opportunity within the line of questioning and by any political points being scrutinised and challenged – accepting that, in a live interview, in keeping the interview and programme on track, it isn’t always possible to challenge a guest on every point they’ve made and that it may be a subsequent interview or similar piece of our output that provides for other views and points to be put across. We note your call for a public apology but don’t believe it is merited here. We would, however, remind our teams of the merit of identifying and challenging, there and then, political points made during interviews. Thank you again for getting in touch.

MSM Monitor

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🚩 NEW — Dr. Cody Meissner notes that the American Academy of Pediatrics has “once again chosen not to participate in ACIP deliberations” “My concern is that by not participating, the Academy will be seen as more focused on making a political statement rather than focusing on the health of children.”

🚩 NEW — Dr. Cody Meissner notes that the American Academy of Pediatrics has “once again chosen not to participate in ACIP deliberations” “My concern is that by not participating, the Academy will be seen as more focused on making a political statement rather than focusing on the health of children.”

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