Al Jazeera English: the videos Hacker News recommends
Not the channel's most viewed videos: the ones HN commenters kept linking with real commentary. The top pick, "The Boeing 787: Broken Dreams l Al Jazeera Investigations", boeing threads cite it as early evidence of deep cultural and quality problems at Boeing, years before the 737 MAX crashes.
- 6 HN recommenders 5 months 2017–2024documentaryBoeing threads cite it as early evidence of deep cultural and quality problems at Boeing, years before the 737 MAX crashes.
- 2 HN recommenders 4 months 2018–2026explainerHN recommends it as a quick, accessible introduction to the propaganda model from Manufacturing Consent.
- 3 HN recommenders 3 months 2019–2024documentaryHN resurfaces it during Boeing safety stories as early, firsthand evidence that production and management problems long predate the 737 Max.
- 1 HN recommenders 1 months 2017–2022documentaryHN commenters mostly cite it as an investigative documentary on lobbying and influence operations in UK politics, with some presenting it as a critical exposure of the lobby's tactics.
- cited 5× 0 months 2020–2022news clipHN cites it as primary evidence of US conduct in Iraq and as the leak most associated with Julian Assange's prosecution.
Questions
Which Al Jazeera English video does Hacker News recommend most?
The Boeing 787: Broken Dreams l Al Jazeera Investigations: recommended in 5 different months by 6 HN users between 2017 and 2024.
Is this every Al Jazeera English video?
No. Only videos that at least three different HN users linked, in at least three different months, with at least a sentence of their own commentary. That filter is what makes the list useful.
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