Democracy Now! | Ex-Marine Josh Rushing on his Journey from Military Mouthpiece to Al Jazeera Correspondent

I really appreciated this interview, and I think it is one of the best exchanges I have seen from Amy Goodman and a guest in some time.

Josh Rushing was featured in the film Control Room (about Al Jazeera) and was subsequently pressured by the military he served loyally for candidly expressing his insights regarding building bridges between the U.S. Military and Al Jazeera, and therefore their viewers. He is now reporting for Al Jazeera's English channel after having resigned his commission.

In addition to the behind the scenes viewpoint of the "highly-produced" briefing "set" that the US used in Iraq, Mr. Rushing also tells about his years as a liaison between the Marines and Hollywood, and some of the censorship that goes on as a result.

Really, a great interview; highly recommended.

Democracy Now! | Ex-Marine Josh Rushing on his Journey from Military Mouthpiece to Al Jazeera Correspondent