
Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode, we explore how arbitrary—often unilateral—sanctions against Enemy States are given the halo of international legal legitimacy with a combination of lies, slippery language and brainless court stenography. With guest Maryam Jamshidi, ... more
In this News Brief, we are joined by Chenjerai Kumanyika and Todd Wolfson of the American Association of University Professors to discuss Trump's gutting of higher education, its expansion on previous neoliberal privatization efforts, and how big don... more
In this episode, we examine our political class' TikTok neurosis, how Gaza fueled its sell to US and Israeli military contractors, and the long history of elite panics around unsanctioned information flows. With guest Omar Zahzah.
In this News Brief, we detail the fundamental problems with Senate Democrats' cosmetic reforms, the strategy of letting outrage blow over and the conspicuous absence of any proposal that touches ICE's obscene budget.
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This is by far my favorite podcast. Adam and Nima pull back the curtain on the nefarious ways in which the media has made our lives worse and how they carry water for the government and other bad actors. they are a little slow to put out new episodes but everything is so well researched and put together I understand. when they do they are always bangers.
Great show! Top-notch, meaningful analysis!
But, by God, I dare you to go one episode without saying “pearl-clutching” or “hand-wringing”.
An all around excellent source of a solid look at historical trends in media distortion, this show not only does the work to expose the mechanisms and tropes in the propaganda in which we’re immersed, but brings on great guests and shares rich bibliographies. I guess the name says it right there: Citations Needed — Nima and Adam open up all of their citations. This means that even when I disagree with their analysis, it’s clear how they got there, so, even if I don’t come around, it’s a great op... more
Essential news analysis. Do yourself a solid and subscribe.
Awesome reviews of recent trends in media. Feel like you’re being gaslit by powerful people? You probably are.
Only complaint from me is I’d love a resources page somewhere with links to referenced articles. I know that would be more work, and all the info needed to find your sources is in the ep, but links would make it easier to go back and reference later. Thanks for all you’re doing!
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Exploring the intricate connections between media narratives, public relations, and sociopolitical power structures, this podcast critically examines how information is shaped and disseminated in contemporary society. The hosts engage in deep analysis of various topics, from the impact of elite media on public perception to the implications of government policies affecting social justice and education. Noteworthy episodes feature discussions on issues such as immigration policy, the effects of capitalism on democracy, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in current media coverage. This analytical podcast is likely to resonate with listeners seeking a critical understanding of media dynamics and their implications in shaping ... more
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Recent guests on Citations Needed include:
1. Maryam Jamshidi
2. Todd Wolfson
3. Chenjerai Kumanyika
4. Omar Zahzah
5. Kevin A. Young
6. Janette Corcelius
7. Matthew Cunningham Cook
8. Vincent Bevins
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