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Breaking the Myth
On this week’s On The Media, journalists struggle to find the words to describe what happened at the capitol on Wednesday. Was it a riot? A mob? An i…
5 years, 2 months ago
The World, Remade
With vaccinations underway, we’re edging closer and closer to the end of the pandemic. This week, On The Media looks at how the pandemic has shaped w…
5 years, 2 months ago
A Brief History of Timekeeping
We spend our lives bound to a clock and calendar that tell us what to do and what to expect. But now, millions of Americans are newly jobless, unteth…
5 years, 2 months ago
What Just Happened?!
The new year approaches, marking an end to a truly unexpected trip around the sun. This week, On the Media reflects on our 2020 coverage, from the pa…
5 years, 3 months ago
Unlearning White Jesus
In a time where monuments are being toppled, institutions and icons reconsidered, we turn to a portrait encountered by every American: "White Jesus."…
5 years, 3 months ago
Who Owns the Future?
Facebook has already been accused of spreading lies and polarizing society. Now, the federal government says it illegally crushed competition. On thi…
5 years, 3 months ago
Investigating the Toll of 2-Day Shipping
Last year, the investigative podcast Reveal documented an extraordinary number of workplace injuries at Amazon warehouses around the country. It was…
5 years, 3 months ago
Last Wish
Scientists and policymakers are hopeful about a slate of vaccines, but it may be a long time before everyone has access. This week, On the Media expl…
5 years, 3 months ago
Shifting Baselines
David Roberts wrote for Vox.com in July, about the mental phenomenon of “shifting baselines,” in which we calibrate our expectations to the world we …
5 years, 3 months ago
A Dose Of Reality
With the pandemic’s second wave in full-swing, two vaccine makers are seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA. This week, On The Media explo…
5 years, 3 months ago