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Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.

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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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Recent Guests

Matthew Cunningham-Cook
A writer, researcher, and reporter currently covering DHS and ICE
Center for Media and Democracy
Episode: News Brief: Media Helps Sell ICE Raids with Zero Dark Thirty Ride-Along Schlock
Justin Feldman
Social epidemiologist
Episode: Live Show Beg-A-Thon Monday 10/13 - Promo!
Jack Mirkinson
Senior Editor at The Nation magazine and co-founder of Discourse Blog
The Nation
Episode: Ep 229: Sociopathic 'You Got To Hand it To 'Em' Punditry and the Rise of Politics as Sport
Rob Larson
Professor of Economics at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College
Episode: Ep 228 - Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise
Beatrice Adler-Bolton
Co-host of the Death Panel Podcast and co-author of the book Health Communism, A Surplus Manifesto
Death Panel Podcast
Episode: News Brief - NYT, BBC, Guardian: Starvation in Gaza Doesn't Really Count if Victim Has Preexisting Condition
Kaleem Hawa
A writer and organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement, whose writings focus on art, film, literature, and culture.
Palestinian Youth Movement
Episode: Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Moureen Kaki
Head of mission at GLIA, coordinating medical and food aid in Gaza
GLIA
Episode: Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Janine Jackson
Program director at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting and producer and host of FAIR's syndicated radio show Counterspin
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
Episode: Ep 225: How US Media Frames Democracy that Actually Helps People as 'Buying Votes'
Timi Iwayemi
Assistant Director at the Revolving Door Project
Revolving Door Project
Episode: Episode 224: Corporate Self-Regulation and the Fine Art of 'Preempting" Public Outrage

Hosts

Nima Shirazi
Co-host of the show, focusing on media critique and power dynamics.
Adam Johnson
Co-host of the show, engaging in rigorous analysis of media narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Love love love

    This is one of the best political analyses shows I’ve listened to in a long time ! Kudos 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Rachel
    Canadaa month ago
  • A bundle of sticks with a carrot on top

    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

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    porkborscht
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unique informative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random Guy Noticing Stuff
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cousi2344
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent show

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yfyukvyuj
    United States5 months ago

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Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Q: How do you respond to the narrative that starvation is a recent problem?
Claims that starvation just became an issue disregard continual warnings from aid workers regarding the blockade's impact on food availability.
Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I)
Q: Can you talk about the current state of things?
The situation in Gaza is dire, with a significant increase in severely malnourished patients and a drastic reduction in food distribution capabilities.
Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Q: Can you describe the focus and upcoming plans of the Palestinian Youth Movement?
Kaleem discusses the emphasis on building pressure on Arab states cooperating with Zionism and the organization of the People's Conference for Palestine to unify efforts and address the ongoing genocide.
Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II)
Q: What are the systemic issues that affect the reporting on Gaza compared to that from Western journalists?
Kaleem Hawa argues that Western journalists often rely heavily on Israeli sources and narratives, disregarding Palestinian voices who are the primary witnesses and victims of the ongoing situation, thereby contributing to the targeting and marginalization of Palestinian journalists.
News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza
Q: What is the kind of legacy of this protest?
Every successful struggle for liberation seemed impossible at one point, but acted on through courageous actions the momentum can build for change.

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What is Citations Needed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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