
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1849 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||

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Just the Best thing on radio. I look forward to every episode. (and I donate, of course ;)
Just listened to the episode about Russel Vought Thank you! I have thought all along that he is the guy running the show.
Dear on The Media hosts , With so much sadness I appreciate your honest show ! There is not much to add to this election despoilment but the most pailful reality of a country so full of Des inform people that you can’t be serious about any future ,it is so unsettled I am very disappointed and worried but also aware that so many people don’t care or understand their own country and the effect of this election result for the country and the rest of the world . Wishing you the best on this journey.... more
Fake liberals trumpeting the China Model as something born in America.
They often acknowledge that Trump is imposing the China model, while also claiming that the China model is fueled by American billionaires.
Listening to this podcast, you would think that sovereign wealth funds are non-existent and that all policy in the United States is afforded by the American people.
I would not be surprised to learn at least one of these “journalist“ is paid in bitcoin securities.
They always find the smart angles in - they don’t just follow the lead, which is what most media does. They keep a critical eye on all aspects of media. Smart, funny, without being too glib.
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The content presents a nuanced examination of media practices and the interplay between journalism and politics. Key themes include free speech, government transparency, and the evolving definition of journalism. Episodes often analyze specific cases that illustrate broader issues within the media landscape, including political narratives, misinformation, and the pressures facing journalists today. This podcast stands out for its focus on how various factors, such as funding cuts and political pressures, shape media narratives and the state of public discourse in contemporary society.
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Recent guests on On the Media include:
1. Julie K. Brown
2. Craig Renaud
3. Eliot Higgins
4. Brandy Zadrozny
5. Radley Balko
6. Erik Slavin
7. Mark Blyth
8. Pasha Talankin
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