Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Read a President, with Carlos Lozada, Vinson Cunningham, and Curtis Sittenfeld
When politicians publish their autobiographies, often they reveal more than intended. On this week’s On the Media, find out how one reporter sifts th…
2 years, 4 months ago
'The Three Body Problem' And the Rise of Chinese Science Fiction
Chinese science fiction has gone from a niche, underground genre to the country's hottest new export. On Saturday, at the 8th China Science Fiction C…
2 years, 4 months ago
How Not to Cover the Trump Trials. Plus, the Latest Push To Defund NPR
Trump is back in court for his hush money trial hearing, and his immunity case was argued at the Supreme Court. On this week’s On the Media, hear wha…
2 years, 4 months ago
A War Photographer Watches Alex Garland's 'Civil War'
Alex Garland's new film, 'Civil War,' debuted at no. 1 at the box office earlier this month, and follows four journalists on a road trip from New Yo…
2 years, 5 months ago
Meet the Media Prophets Who Preach Christian Supremacy. Plus, Journalism in ‘Civil War’
Former president Trump says he wants to make America pray again. On this week’s On the Media, hear how Christian nationalism is shaping American poli…
2 years, 5 months ago
Happy Bicycle Day!
April 19th, which is this Friday, marks an odd holiday known as Bicycle Day — the day, now 81 years ago, when Swiss scientist Albert Hofmann rode his…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Alt-Weeklies, and Backpage.com vs The Feds
New York City’s alternative weekly newspaper, The Village Voice, birthed a generation of legendary writers. On this week’s On the Media, how the Voic…
2 years, 5 months ago
How The Village Voice Changed Journalism
The Village Voice, founded in 1955, is widely credited as the first alternative weekly newspaper, or alt-weekly. The big show this week is all about …
2 years, 5 months ago
Warring Narratives Around UNRWA. Plus, Media Bets on Sports Gambling
President Joe Biden is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as famine looms. On this week’s On the Media, hear how warring media narratives have jeopardiz…
2 years, 5 months ago
Happy Birthday to Basketball Great, Walt "Clyde" Frazier
With his cool rhymes and even cooler clothes, Basketball Hall of Famer Walt "Clyde" Frazier made a successful transition from NBA star to sports broa…
2 years, 5 months ago