Did 24-Hour Cable News Kill America?

Did 24-Hour Cable News Kill America?

You can make a pretty good case that the rise of opinion “news” and filter bubbles on cable tv created the current cultural and political schism that plagues American society. How did it start? Where did it come from? And what the heck can we do about it? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Selects: How the Fairness Doctrine Worked

Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen to this classic episode and find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The NY Subway Vigilante

Today we dive into the unremorseful life of NYC Subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Rain Barrels!

Harvesting rainwater has tons of upsides and not many downsides – you just need to take a few precautions first. Don’t miss this episode, which features some Josh Math™. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Smile

They say that smiling requires fewer muscles than frowning, so why not smile? That doesn’t seem to be true, or at least unproven, and there is lots more about smiling that will keep you glued to your earbuds in this fun episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.