
Turning down the noise of what we are hearing in the news cycle, social media, and the discourse to get to the information on culture, politics, and the issues of the day we need to properly discern the times we live in.
Hosted by Andrew Donaldson
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 790 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsSociety & Culture | |||

Instead of yelling at others as part of the “affordability”, for this Heard Tell we take the roiling online debate and bring it back to the personal. Having a diverse educational and work background is a good place to start, and being the parent of y... more
The old saying goes being listened to is better than being heard because the latter is passive and automatic whereas listening is active and requires focus. But I suspect what sounds like a good idea isn’t going to go well for Gov Patrick Morrisey be... more
Some thoughts on charging parents for enabling the violence of their mass shooting children, why “fell through the cracks” is a lie, and why accountability for these violent events needs to go even further.
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The story of WV House of Delegate member Elliot Pritt being charged with grooming and abusing a student has made me sick. Reviewing my text messages w/him & notes from where I wrote about him in 2023 even more so.
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I really enjoy the opening monologue that Andrew does. Don’t always agree, but it causes me to consider.
This is a great show. It’s relevant, personal, and deeply informative. It’s my go-to show with my morning coffee
This is a great show. It’s relevant, personal, and deeply informative. It’s my go-to show with my morning coffee
Great to listen to for down to earth discussion. Love the lighthearted end segments.
Andrew and his crew bring on guests that not only know what their talking about, but are able to “turn down the noise” as Andrew says that has the tendency to drown out those that know and understand and replace them with vitriol and sound bites. Neither a Jacobean Revolutionary nor a rabid cult follower, Andrew brings a refreshing down the middle appeal to the podcast and allows the facts of the topic to stand on their merits. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed.
Andrew has a variety of topics and guests. Informative and real. Great job.
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The show offers informed, boundary-pusting conversations on culture, politics, economics, and daily life, aiming to cut through noise with thoughtful analysis and diverse viewpoints. Episodes frequently feature cross-Atlantic perspectives, policy discussions, and practical implications for everyday readers, from higher education and AI to energy and media ethics. A standout quality is the host's balance of personal anecdotes with rigorous context, often inviting guests who bring specialized expertise across politics, economics, energy, sports, and media to illuminate complex issues without partisan bias.
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Recent guests on Heard Tell include:
1. Dave Van de Walle
2. Ben Harris
3. Gabriella Hoffman
4. Stephen Popick
5. Oliver Dean
6. Dr. Stephen Popick
7. Antonia-Laura Pup
8. Sabine Benoit
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