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Impossible!
The political press has long used the vague notion of “electability” to drive horserace coverage of presidential candidates. This week, On the Media …
6 years, 10 months ago
Werner Herzog on Gorbachev
Renowned director and documentarian Werner Herzog's latest filmmaking endeavor examines the legacy of the eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union…
6 years, 10 months ago
A High State of Agitation
After accusations that he mischaracterized the Mueller investigation’s findings, Attorney General William Barr blames the media for muddling the stor…
6 years, 10 months ago
Is True Crime Jinxed?
Whether Robert Durst confessed on camera will become a relevant legal matter in the real estate figure's upcoming trial. The supposed confession — "W…
6 years, 10 months ago
Justice Interruptus
A week after the redacted Mueller report’s release, Democrats weigh the risks — and imperatives — of impeachment. On this week’s On the Media, why ou…
6 years, 10 months ago
How Is Lead Still A Problem?
Once in a while, in this space, we offer you an episode of another podcast that we think is pretty aligned with our goals here at On the Media. This …
6 years, 10 months ago
Harm To Ongoing Matter
After years of waiting, journalists finally began digging into the redacted version of the Mueller report. On this week’s On the Media, how the speci…
6 years, 11 months ago
Who Profits When You File Your Taxes?
Tax Day is behind us, but the Taxpayer First Act is not. The bipartisan proposal passed the House last week and is now under consideration in the Sen…
6 years, 11 months ago
Wake Up, Sheeple!
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in London, and now faces prosecution. On this week’s On the Media, a look at what Assange’s arrest may …
6 years, 11 months ago
Spy vs. Spy
New York Times reporter Michael Schwirtz set out to investigate a series of assassinations in Ukraine with low expectations. Reporting on a homicide …
6 years, 11 months ago