Fwd: new media outlet
Subject: Fwd: new media outlet
From: Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com>
Date: 7/9/10, 18:11
To: Robert Green <robertogreen@gmail.com>

We've just confirmed Juan Cole, at least in a preliminary sense. Also, just a reminder that I'll be on Russia Today at 8 EST; link is here:

http://rt.com/On_Air.html

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From: Juan Cole <jricole@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: new media outlet
To: Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com>


Hi, Barrett.  yes, I remember our conversations.  And, yes, I think
this is a very important and interesting project, and am in principle
glad to help out however I can!

cheers  Juan

On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 4:30 PM, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dr. Cole-
> This is Barrett Brown; we spoke a few months ago regarding Project PM. I've
> been approached by the producer Robert Green, who is in the process of
> raising money with which to found a new cable news station that is intended
> to revive competent journalism and serve as a viable alternative to CNN and
> the like. In addition to incorporating some of the methodology I have
> developed for Project PM, he has also tasked me with approaching the
> journalists and commentators whom I deem most valuable to this effort, and
> you would certainly be my first pick in terms of Middle East commentary. If
> you would be interested in learning more about what we're doing, plus get in
> touch at your convenience.
> For a bit of an update, see my recent Vanity Fair article on Michael
> Hastings, who is also involved with Project PM:
> http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/06/why-the-hacks-hate-michael-hastings.html
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Barrett Brown
> Brooklyn, NY
> 512-560-2302
>



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http://www.juancole.com
author, "Engaging the Muslim World"



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Regards,

Barrett Brown
512-560-2302