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On the Media is a weekly show that uses the media as a lens to understand our world. On the Media listeners say the show is an essential companion, helping them survive the firehose of media coming at them 24/7. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, the show does not do ‘hot takes’, instead offering listeners context, historical parallels, media analysis and often a much appreciated deep... more

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The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation against the Federal Reserve and its chairman. On this week’s On the Media, hear how the Trump administration’s pressure campaign plays into a larger trend chipping away at central banks. Pl... more

This week, we revisit a conversation with Andy Kroll, a reporter covering justice and the rule of law at ProPublica, about the profile he wrote of Russell Vought, the director of a little-known, but powerful office inside the White House. Donald Trum... more

After a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by an immigration agent, the Department of Homeland Security is sending even more forces to Minneapolis. On this week’s On the Media, how the Trump administration is spinning the narrative around the shooting.... more

Host Brooke Gladstone talks with Emily Nussbaum, television critic for The New Yorker, about the forgotten story of Gertrude Berg, the woman behind the television sitcom, and the anti-communism campaign that clouded her legacy.

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Recent Guests

Jason Wiley
Founder of Jubilee, focused on bridging political divides through debate.
Jubilee
Episode: How Debate Took Over the Internet. Plus, a Case for Confronting the Past.
Bryan Stevenson
Public interest lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative
Episode: How Debate Took Over the Internet. Plus, a Case for Confronting the Past.
Peter Shamshiri
Co-host of the podcast If Books Could Kill and Five Four
Episode: The Rapid Rise of Bari Weiss
Marshall Curry
Director of the documentary film on The New Yorker.
Episode: A Hundred Years of The New Yorker
Judd Apatow
Filmmaker and producer known for his comedic works and his relationship with The New Yorker.
Episode: A Hundred Years of The New Yorker
Stephen Witt
Author of The Thinking Machine and expert on AI and data centers
Episode: Deep Fakes, Data Centers, and AI Slop — Are We Cooked?
Maria Curi
Tech policy reporter for Axios
Axios
Episode: Deep Fakes, Data Centers, and AI Slop — Are We Cooked?
Craig Silverman
Co-founder of Indicator, a publication dedicated to understanding and investigating digital deception
Episode: Big Tech Embraced Fakeness in 2025
Joel Simon
Founding director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
Episode: Trump Guns for the FTC. Plus, Are We the Losers in the Paramount v Netflix Battle?

Hosts

Brooke Gladstone
Co-host with a focus on media analysis and commentary, with a strong emphasis on journalistic integrity and the evolving landscape of news.
Micah Loewinger
Co-host known for exploring media dynamics and political narratives, with a focus on engagement and critical insights into contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10.9k ratings
  • painful for a nevadan

    pleaseee it’s nevada not nehvahdah

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lindseym395
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good show

    Miss the loveable cranky Bob Garfield. Don’t listen to as much anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Prof. Sciatica
    Canada2 months ago
  • Yes but why give right wing so much voice?

    The recent show about the split in the Democrats gave too much space to conservative “moderate” Dem after the biggest victory for the Dems in recent times, Mamdani’s NY victory. Mamdani’s campaign was the opposite of what Dave was saying. Affordability, more public service and anti-fascism, socialist policies. These policies are moral and popular. Dave says go back to Clinton. Ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freeangela
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite

    I’m dismayed by the recent changes due to changing funding sources, not just the inclusion of advertisements but the tone and guests are shifting in ways perhaps subtle to some maybe but very noticeable to me. Nevertheless I love Brooke and team and their excellent media meta analyses. I think the recent segment with Matt Bennett of “center left” Third Way is a perfect example. Such a dummy but the production seems to amplify/favor him subtly in a way it would not before. Nevertheless Brooke kee... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caller go ahead
    United States2 months ago
  • Please cover the other side of the Harvard plan thing.

    Be good journalists and please have the courage to cover the neo-Marxist stuff that really was going on in 2020 and 2021 on college campuses. Academics in Biology were hounded out for saying that there were only two sexes. Stuff like that. Don’t cover it up. I’m not a conservative. fire.org please.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wanda Laugh
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many praise the show for its thorough investigation into media practices and political issues.
There are mixed feelings regarding the perceived partisanship and the direction of the content, with some feeling it has shifted negatively.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and critical approaches to media narratives.
Feedback indicates a strong loyalty to the hosts, highlighting their engaging commentary and unique perspectives.

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#14
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#32
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#103
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#249
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Talking Points

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The Rapid Rise of Bari Weiss
Q: What exactly accounts for this massive valuation on this newsletter?
Bari Weiss successfully secured funding from affluent investors and created a diverse media platform generating substantial revenue.
The Rapid Rise of Bari Weiss
Q: What do we know about her exit from the Times and how do you think it kind of set her up for the next phase of her career?
Her exit from the Times was seen as a strategic move, portraying the Times as beholden to 'young wokes' and establishing herself as a free thinker in conservative media.
A Hundred Years of The New Yorker
Q: How did you approach the archive?
The filmmakers started with 15 or 20 greatest hits stories and focused on those that had a visual component for the documentary.
Big Tech Embraced Fakeness in 2025
Q: What are the real problems with community notes and how it's being implemented?
The community notes programs are not receiving sufficient investment, which leads to low participation and thus makes them ineffective as replacements for fact-checkers.
Big Tech Embraced Fakeness in 2025
Q: What do you make of the report that you cite from The Economist saying, despite all that, adoption of AI amongst businesses is down?
The report indicates that while tech companies are pushing AI tools aggressively, actual adoption among businesses has declined, suggesting a disconnect between investment and practical use.

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8. Craig Silverman

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