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Today on Your Call: Friday Media Roundtable

On today's Your Call, it’s our Friday media roundtable. This week, we’ll have a conversation with investigative journalist Greg Muttit about his new book " Fuel on the Fire: Oil and Politics in Occupied Iraq." Since 2008, Iraq’s central government has awarded 15 oil and gas deals to international energy companies. What role did oil play in the invasion of Iraq? Join us live at 10 or send an email to feedback@yourcallradio.or

Guests:

Greg Muttit, an investigative journalist and author

Lee Fang, a reporter who covers money in politics, conservative movements and lobbying with The Nation

Web Resources:

Fuel on the Fire

The Nation: Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election

Reuters: Kurdish oil deals have Baghdad in a bind

FT: Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan

AP: Iraq's clout as oil producer grows, but many citizens feel they're missing out on the boom

CSM: Iraq oil exports hit 30-year high