On the Media Podcast

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    This Is Not A Test

    A longtime transparency advocate on the House Intelligence Committee's notorious memo. Plus, how scientists and artists have imagined our own nuclear demise. Feb 2, 2018

    This Is Not A Test
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    Rallying Cry

    A look at the nature of protest movements in an era of never-ending distraction. Plus, inside the world of online memes and right-wing conspiracy theories. Jan 26, 2018

    Rallying Cry
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    The End Is the Beginning

    A look back at 1994 and where the #MeToo movement could go from here. Plus: how Facebook will change the news you see and a tribute to one of radio's weirdest, most influential voices. Jan 19, 2018

    The End Is the Beginning
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    Outrage Machine

    Bob talks to Michael Wolff, author of Fire & Fury. Plus: the man who helped write the Pentagon Papers on 'The Post'; and a new study on fake news in 2016: Was it as bad as we thought? Jan 12, 2018

    Outrage Machine
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    "Shmashmortion"

    The surprising political history of abortion; how the language we use in the abortion debate impacts us all; how state lawmakers are tightening rules around abortion; and more. Jan 5, 2018

    "Shmashmortion"
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    The Feelings Show

    An end-of-year reflection on emotions, from feelings of oneness with the universe to existential dread.  Dec 29, 2017

    The Feelings Show
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    Fire With Fire

    Major news networks' mistaken coverage of a purported Wikileaks scoop, and the ethics of doxxing. Plus, Detroit's "chief storyteller" hopes to transform his city's narrative.  Dec 22, 2017

    Fire With Fire