086 w/ Tina Brown "The Vanity Fair Diaries and Authentic Bullshit" (Special Dispatch)
Recorded: December 21, 2017.Michael Moynihan (Vice News) in conversation with the incomparable Tina Brown. On the business and practice of journalism, the marvelous island of Manhattan, the authentic bullshit of Donald Trump, and #metoo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
22 Des 20171h 3min
085 w/ Jeffrey Blehar "Roy Moore Takes An L, The End of the Internet"
(Recorded on Thursday December 14th 2017)with/ Jeffrey Blehar (@EsotericCD) of Decision Desk HQ and The Political Beats podcast.We talk the recent Alabama Senate election and the FCC's controversial decision to rescind Obama-era net neutrality rules. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
16 Des 20171h 50min
084 w/ John McWhorter “Linguistics, Race, Antiracism” (Special Dispatch)
(Recorded, November 2017)An expansive exchange with renowned social commentator and linguist, John McWhorter. McWhorter is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. He's the author of twenty books including "Words on the Move" (2017), "Talk Back, Talking Black" (2017), and "Losing the Race" (2000).Also Referenced:“Antiracism: Our Flawed New Religion” (2015 - The Daily Beast)“How to Listen to Donald Trump Every Day for Years” (2017 - The New York Times)"Tragically Unfit to Be President" (2017 - The New York Times) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
8 Des 20171h 36min
083 w/ Ben Dreyfuss “Matt Lauer, Sex Panics, Dissecting Project Veritas”
- Matt Lauer- Seducing Kevin Spacey- James O’keefe- Fake Headlines, Faker Stats- Dumbest News Day Ever- Britain First, Murder Allegations- Trashing Bob Woodward- Some Idiot.... ABORTED See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
2 Des 20171h 37min
082 w/ Ajit Pai “Net Neutrality, C***holsters, N*p Sl*ps”
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai drops in to explain why he's returning the Internet to the dark ages of... 2015. PLUS:- Draymond vs. Mark Cuban - The AOL-Time Warner instant messaging juggernaut- Janet Jackson's wardrobe and Stephen Colbert's c***holsterAnd why won't the FCC just let Slim Shady be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
21 Nov 201750min
081.5 w/ Rob Mariani "Milo's (Very Brief) Daily Caller Engagement"
Recorded: Thursday, November 8, 2017.We chat with Rob Mariani, former opinion editor for the Daily Caller, about Milo's first (and last) weekly column -- and how to handle radioactive things without getting burned.Plus:questioning Moynihan's sexuality;a very gay historical debate;the intellectual dead end of "just trolling" politics.(Columnist Interruptus) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
15 Nov 201745min
081 “MAGAversary Shellacking, Dreams & Nightmares, Mr. Trump's Asian Junket"
Recorded on Thursday, November 8th, 2017Trump takes a long 'grueling' trip to the Far East, maybe tempers the crazy and manages to get cooked in the elections stateside.PLUS:- Aubrey and Kojo- The Meek Mill Guide to Criminal Justice Reform- 10 Lbs of Gelatin- Moynihan Got it For *Cheap*CORRECTION: "Dreams & Nightmares" was definitely a studio album and not a mixtape. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
11 Nov 201758min
080 w/ Josh Zepps “Mueller's Inquest, Silicon Hearings, Proportionate Fear"
Recorded on Thursday, Novemer 2nd, 2017With Special Guests: Josh Zepps - Host, #WeThePeople LIVE (@WTP_Live, @joshzepps) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
4 Nov 20171h 51min
