4 Talking Points Used to Smear DNC Gaza Protesters—And Why They're Bogus
In this public News Brief, we recap the ready-made talking points used to smear DNC Gaza protests, detail why they don't add up, and discuss how the best way to avoid the appearance of party infightin...
17 Aug 202429min
Ep 207: US-Backed Killing of Journalists in Gaza and the Limits of "Freedom of the Press" Sloganeering
"Western World Observes Press Freedom Day," gloated the United Press International newswire back in 1961. "Trump v. CNN: lawsuit becomes test case on press freedom," declared The Guardian in November ...
14 Aug 20241h 32min
News Brief: A Quantitative Analysis of US Media's Fentanyl Panic and How It Kills
In this public News Brief, we discuss a new, detailed media survey by Zach Siegel that shows how news outlets mindlessly parrot police "accidental fentanyl overdoes" misinformation.
7 Aug 202429min
News Brief: Substance vs Vibes in VP Kamala Harris' Gaza PR Reboot
In this public News Brief we analyze the new Democratic nominee's "shift in tone" and whether more sophisticated Empathy-Speak and continued appeals to bogus "ceasefire negotiations" signifies a meani...
2 Aug 202421min
Episode 206: How the Gambling Industry Swallowed Sports Media Whole
"Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wrote in The New York Times in 2014. "NFL Betting Promos & Bonuses | Top NFL Betting Sites & Offers for Week 9 NFL Odds & More," US...
31 Jul 20241h 4min
Live Show 7/16/24: Paris, Power and Olympic Class War with Jules Boykoff
In this live show from July 16 2024, we are joined by Citations Needed Senior Olympics Correspondent Jules Boykoff of The Nation to discuss unrest in France over the upcoming Olympic games, increased ...
24 Jul 202451min
The Great Neoliberal Burden Shift (Part II)- How Corporate America Offset Liability Onto Its Workers
"How Railroaders Are Killed; Train Crews Grow Careless," read a 1906 syndicated article. "There is a kind of personality who is accident-prone," reported the Kansas City Star in 1944. Amazon's safety ...
10 Jul 202456min
The Great Neoliberal Burden Shift (Part I) - How Corporate America Offset Liability Onto the Public
"Choose the product best suited for baby," Nestlé urged in a 1970s baby formula ad. "What size is your carbon footprint?" wondered oil giant BP in 2003. "Texting, music listening put distracted pedest...
3 Jul 20241h 3min
