
Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 353 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

In this News Brief, we detail how the AP, Atlantic, Washington Post and New York Times are accepting Trump's framing that his attacks on Venezuela and Colombia are about "going after drug cartels" when it's clear they are—based on Trump's own words—a... more
In this News Brief, we are joined by Matthew Cunningham-Cook to discuss his recent media analysis of "embedded reports" of ICE raids that prime the public for brutal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants.
In this News Brie, we detail the major factions seeking to rewrite the history of the 2024 election as "woke" Gone Too Far, downplay Gaza, and prevent economic populism at all costs.
Please join us Monday, Oct 13 for a Beg-A-Thon live show @ 9:30ET/8:30CT! We will be joined by Justin Feldman to discuss the rise of MAHA, the broader Granola-to-Fascist Pipeline and how corporate-written food policies and our horrible, for-profit me... more
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This is one of the best political analyses shows I’ve listened to in a long time ! Kudos 👏
Ive listened for years and learned a lot of good stuff but they just interviewed a guy on here who said "And to be clear, I do not endorse October 7th for anyone who might be listening.” And still let him talk and published it. Which means they dont like it when colonized people liberate themselves which defeats the whole ostensible purpose of the work they do. I really hope they repent and do a full ep on why Oct 7 was not only awesome but also holy and revolutionary, featuring only guests fro... more
Nina and Adam dig deeply into media treatment of numerous topics, providing historical context, and very specific and relevant examples of bias defending power and attempting to paralyze critical challenges. Their guests are very experienced and well-spoken. The perspectives are well-presented and defended, and you will hear insights totally absent from corporate media. Highly recommend.
Critically important show with some of the best critiques of our absolutely rotten news media. Very grateful to have a show that really digs in to refute all of the worst talking points.
Love your work. My apologies but I have to remove one star because the hosts’ habit of pronouncing pundit as “pundint” drives me completely insane
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Exploring the complex relationship between media, public relations, and societal power structures, this podcast provides incisive discussions on issues of media representation, censorship, and accountability. The hosts and their guests frequently examine pressing topics such as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the politics of media framing, and the implications of corporate self-regulation in various industries. With an emphasis on dismantling prevalent narratives that distort public perception, listeners can expect rigorous analyses and thought-provoking critiques aimed at fostering a more discerning media landscape. Through critical examination of news practices, this podcast stands out for its commitment to uncovering overlooked truths a... more
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Recent guests on Citations Needed include:
1. Matthew Cunningham-Cook
2. Justin Feldman
3. Jack Mirkinson
4. Rob Larson
5. Beatrice Adler-Bolton
6. Kaleem Hawa
7. Moureen Kaki
8. Janine Jackson
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