Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRevenge of the Childless Cat Ladies
Vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s remarks on childless cat ladies have ties to a movement urging people to have more children. On this week’s On…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Sound of Sport
“The Sound of Sport” was produced by Peregrine Andrews for Falling Tree Productions and originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011. Dennis Baxter is…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Democratic Ticket Change Angers the Right. Plus, Ezra Klein’s Role in Biden’s Decision.
Conservative media outlets are testing a series of talking points to discredit the leading Democratic candidate for president. On this week’s On the …
1 year, 7 months ago
Kamala Harris Replacing Joe Biden on the Ticket Isn’t Antidemocratic
Moments after President Biden withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday, GOP leaders rushed to tug at any loose threads in his withdrawal. Speake…
1 year, 7 months ago
How the Media Created J.D. Vance. Plus, the Anointing of Donald Trump
At the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump named J.D. Vance as his pick for Vice President. On this week’s On the Media, hear how Vance w…
1 year, 8 months ago
It's Getting Hot in Here
Across the globe, summers are getting unseasonably, and scarily hot, and last year the United Nations announcing that we've entered the era of "globa…
1 year, 8 months ago
What the Media Get Wrong About Immigration
Immigration is one of the most important issues in this year’s presidential election. This week, On the Media traces how root causes of mass migratio…
1 year, 8 months ago
Making Fun of Public Radio
In January 2023, a TV show called In the Know debuted on Peacock. The comedy is a parody of a daily NPR show produced in New York City, with rather c…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Sound of Patriotism
Every year on the Fourth of July, households across America embrace the aesthetics of patriotism. On this week’s On the Media, find out how the early…
1 year, 8 months ago
Clarence Thomas' Unshaken Belief in Big Money
Last month, Clarence Thomas acknowledged several luxury trips that were gifted to him by billionaire Harlan Crow. But the pair’s financial ties had l…
1 year, 8 months ago