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A Brief History Of Election TV Ads (Part 2)
We continue our look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how ads got so negative, and who watches TV ads anymore an…
1 year, 5 months ago
A Brief History Of Election TV Ads (Part 1)
As we wrap up our very informal "media ecosystem week" we take a look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how Madis…
1 year, 5 months ago
2024 Election Sunday: Obama Scolds, A Podcast Election?
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspect…
1 year, 5 months ago
FOX News's First Broadcast (1996) w/ Josh Levin
We're kicking off a series of episodes about the media environment during the election season. Today, a look at the birth of FOX News Channel.
Jody, N…
1 year, 5 months ago
McCain Suspends Campaign To Deal With Financial Crisis (2008)
It's October 8th. This week in 2008, John McCain announced that he was suspending his campaign in order to focus on dealing with the fallout of the f…
1 year, 5 months ago
2024 Election Sunday: Cross-Party Endorsements, A Race In Stasis
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspect…
1 year, 5 months ago
October Surprise! LIVE w/ Josh Gondelman (Part 2)
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie were recen…
1 year, 5 months ago
October Surprise! LIVE w/ Josh Gondelman (Part 1)
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie were recen…
1 year, 5 months ago
George HW Bush's Pro-Cop Stunt (1988)
It's September 26th. This day in 1988 George HW Bush holds a rally in Boston featuring police officers who were supporting his campaign -- a stunt me…
1 year, 6 months ago
Chet Arthur Steps Up (1881)
It's September 24th. This day in 1881 (actually, September 22nd) Vice President Chester Arthur assumes office after James Garfield dies from an assas…
1 year, 6 months ago