ABC Radio National: Investigate David Marr and apologise to Chris Hedges and his millions of audience

ABC Radio National: Investigate David Marr and apologise to Chris Hedges and his millions of audience

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Chris Hedges, an American Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, author and commentator visited Australia as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Edward Said lecture, organised by the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA). Mr Hedges was due to be the guest keynote speaker at the National Press Club this month but his speech was cancelled.

Mr Hedges was invited to an interview with David Marr on the ABC Radio National, in what can be only described as a debate where Marr constantly attempted to undermine and trivialise Mr Hedges' arguments rather than allowing him to elabourate on them.

Such an unprofessional and grotesque ...

Chris Hedges, an American Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, author and commentator visited Australia as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Edward Said lecture, organised by the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA). Mr Hedges was due to be the guest keynote speaker at the National Press Club this month but his speech was cancelled.

Mr Hedges was invited to an interview with David Marr on the ABC Radio National, in what can be only described as a debate where Marr constantly attempted to undermine and trivialise Mr Hedges' arguments rather than allowing him to elabourate on them.

Such an unprofessional and grotesque display of arrogance has no place in the honourable field of journalism. David Marr must be investigated for violations and breaches of the ABC’s editorial policies and guidelines. An apology must be issued to our American guest Chris Hedges.

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Letter to ABC Radio National: Investigate David Marr for his arrogant behaviour

Please send this urgent email to ABC Radio National management to demand conducting an investigation into David Marr's behaviour during an interview with Chris Hedges

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