Scene on Radio
Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke UniversityScene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. Our latest is Season 7, Scene on Radio: Capitalism. Previous series include Seeing White (Season 2), looking at the roots and meaning of white supremacy; MEN (Season 3), on patriarchy and its history; The Land That Never Has Been Yet (Season 4), exploring de... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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We're sharing an episode from another series we think will be of interest to our listeners -- one that's closely related to our Season 8 series, The News: The Battle for Free Speech.
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, our m... more
The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight for liberty. It was also a sprawling conflict with Indigenous nations over who would control North America. To stake its claim, the United States was willing to commit genocide.
This is episode 3 of First... more
We’re back with Episode 2 of First America, a new show by Indigenous author Rebecca Nagle about how the United States really came to be and how we got to today’s present moment. Rebecca and historian Phil Deloria (Dakota descent) head to Boston to tr... more
We're sharing the first of three episodes from a new series we think our listeners will want to hear.
Americans have been told our Revolution was fought over taxation and representation. But the last entry of the Declaration focuses on the founders... more
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Great discussion of how press became the way it is and envisioning how it could be better.
Podcast Addict52 months agoskeptic- Eternally grateful for Scene on Radio!
The thoughtful and well-researched seasons of Scene on Radio are second to none. Biewen and team draw together historical context, insightful interviews, and critical thinking, and weave it all together with relatable, well-paced storytelling. I’ve enjoyed every season, and revisit and re-listen sometimes too, as these episodes help me make sense of our complex times. Thank you Scene on Radio for your exceptional podcasting!
Apple Podcasts5wendylynnben
Canada2 months ago - S8 E7 Blame the NYT
Yes yes yes to everything you said re legacy media. I despaired at the NYT “objective” mealy mouthed reporting” re coverage of both 2016 and 2024 elections. I was cleared we needed to be alarmed the moment he announced his candidacy in 2016. Legacy media may have lost some influence but this administration still cares what they print. The NYT also let their readership down. If they had told the truth—if they were telling it now—they’d give independents &progressives courage. We’re finding our ... more
Apple Podcasts5V-Spain
United States2 months ago - Top tier podcast
Such interesting thought provoking discussion. Can’t believe I only found it now. New favourite.
Apple Podcasts5lainerbrainerCanada2 months ago - Never outdated
Season 2 is just as needed now as it was when it first ran. Keep sharing.
Apple Podcasts5jacbewellUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #247 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #66 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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A thoughtful, evidence-driven program that tackles big questions about democracy, power, and culture through history, journalism, and Indigenous perspectives. Episodes mix on-site reporting, scholarly interviews, and critical analysis to reframe national myths and examine how media, capitalism, and governance shape public life. Notable strengths include rigorous research, a willingness to challenge established narratives, and a clear emphasis on context and voices often excluded from mainstream discourse. Listeners can expect deep dives into historical events, contemporary media dynamics, and the politics of representation, with a steady thread of social justice and democratic accountability that appeals to academics, journalists, and polic... more
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Scene on Radio launched 11 years ago and published 138 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Scene on Radio include:
1. Michael Fox
2. Catherine Jacobson
3. Mickey Ostricher
4. Mario Guevara
5. Estefany Rodriguez
6. Georgia Fort
7. Taya Graham
8. Maggie Blackhawk
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