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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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This week, the President announced a proposed expansion of the America's refugee program - from 7,500 admissions to 17,500. But there's a caveat: those extra 10,000 spots are reserved for white South Africans. Last May, when the first round of Afrika... more

Louisiana’s state senate has passed a new congressional map, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts in the state. On this week’s On the Media, hear why the Supreme Court’s blessing of that move rests on a basic statistical error. Plus, how a... more

On Sunday, President Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to his administration’s ceasefire proposal by taking to Truth Social, calling it "totally unacceptable." In the meantime, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint through which a fifth... more

This week, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, despite a deepening global energy crisis. On this week’s On the Media, the mismatch between the stock market and reality. Plus, to understand how FEMA became so distrusted, we look at its response to Hurri... more

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Recent Guests

Marty Bahamonde
FEMA public affairs official on the ground during Katrina
FEMA
Episode: The Psychology of Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Plus, Ep. 2 of American Emergency.
Chavon Allen
Survivor of Katrina living in Houston
Private individual
Episode: The Psychology of Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Plus, Ep. 2 of American Emergency.
Mike Brown
FEMA Director during Katrina
U.S. Federal Government
Episode: The Psychology of Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Plus, Ep. 2 of American Emergency.
Garrett Graff
Journalist and author of Raven Rock about FEMA's origins
Author, Raven Rock
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
James Lee Witt
Former FEMA Administrator
U.S. government
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Leo Bosner
Retired FEMA official and early employee
FEMA
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Samantha Montano
Emergency management expert
Georgetown University / Public safety expert
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Michael Cohen
Public safety/agency-related contributor
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Tim Manning
FEMA leader and later professor
Georgetown University / FEMA
Episode: American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA

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Brooke Gladstone
Host of On the Media with a deep background in media analysis and journalism education.
Micah Loewinger
Co-host focused on journalism, media criticism, and storytelling.

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The Danger of Keeping Score
Q: Can you explain how we got to the state in our world where politicians, and bureaucrats, and many more of us compulsively reach for numbers to constantly justify what they're doing?
Nguyen explains that the rise of quantification comes from a historical shift to create portable, easily communicable information. He contrasts qualitative detail with quantitative metrics, arguing that overreliance on numbers reduces complex contexts to simple summaries, which then shape policy, perception, and decision making.
A Win For Mr. Nobody!
Q: Describe your job.
Pasha explains he organized events and educated younger students in a way that combined technical skills with opportunities to express themselves, even as he began to witness increasing state influence over school activities.
American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Q: Can you tell us the story of your very first meeting with Bill Clinton?
James Lee Witt recounts meeting Clinton in 1994 and how Clinton's leadership began shaping FEMA—even from that first interaction, signaling a shift toward more professional disaster management.
Predicting the News
Q: What about the prediction markets?
They are taking the market's temperature on current events, but the data may reflect selective participation and insider information rather than broad-based forecasting, raising concerns about accuracy and ethical implications for journalism.

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This program is a media-focused current-events analysis show that uses journalism, history, and cultural critique to put contemporary events in context. Episodes frequently explore how media framing, political power, and public perception shape crises, elections, and policy, with deep dives into topics like disaster response, misinformation, and the evolution of journalism. Notable strengths include rigorous sourcing, historical parallels, and a steady emphasis on understanding the forces behind headlines rather than chasing hot takes. The show tends to feature a mix of investigative reporters, subject-matter experts, historians, and policy insiders, offering listeners practical takeaways about media literacy, governance, and civic discours... more

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