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After An Earthquake, Body Cams, and Veep
What the media get wrong about earthquakes, surveillance the public ...
What the media get wrong about earthquakes, surveillance the public loves and hates, and the creator of HBO's Veep.
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Unseen & Inscrutable
The deep historical roots of the Baltimore protests, shedding light ...
The deep historical roots of the Baltimore protests, shedding light on drone strikes, and combating sex worker stereotypes.
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Dr. Oz, Narratives of Migration, and Cosmic Colors
Hundreds of refugees drowned recently when their boat capsized in ...
Hundreds of refugees drowned recently when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean. We examine the dangers of false narratives of migration pushed by politicians and the media. Plus, Dr. Oz defends his credibility and a look at the Hubble space telescope’s lasting impact on popular culture.
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"Young, Charismatic, & Ambitious"
As the 2016 campaign season begins, we discuss the words ...
As the 2016 campaign season begins, we discuss the words used repeatedly to describe candidates, and how to cover those who are unlikely to win. Plus: the uncertain right to record police; a critical examination of Washington's "nerd prom"; and more.
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Blame, Shame, or Deny?
Climate change is arguably the most urgent story in human ...
Climate change is arguably the most urgent story in human history, but journalism has struggled to address the threat. This week, an exploration of new efforts by the press to understand and explain the science – and to get you involved. Plus: what the report on Rolling Stone’s retracted story means for the UVA campus, and the anatomy of another story that’s hard to check.
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The Cancer Show: Part 2
Today, the impact of cancer is not limited to patients ...
Today, the impact of cancer is not limited to patients and loved ones, not confined to hospital wards and research labs. It's a powerful symbol appropriated by Hollywood, the news media, and every realm of expression to signify what we most fear. In the second hour of "The Cancer Show," the stories we tell about cancer: on stage, on the big screen, and online. This week’s On The Media is part of WNYC’s Living Cancer Series, a radio companion to “Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, coming to PBS March 30th. Support for Living Cancer is provided by the Susan and Peter Solomon Family Foundation. Additional funding for WNYC’s medical science reporting is provided by the Iris and Junming Le Foundation.
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The Cancer Show: Part I
Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a ...
Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a disease in the shadows to one at the center of scientific research and public discussion. In the first of two special episodes, On the Media dives deep into the way we talk about cancer: in the news, in the hospital, and in our private lives. This week’s On The Media is part of WNYC’s Living Cancer Series, a radio companion to “Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, coming to PBS March 30th. Support for Living Cancer is provided by the Susan and Peter Solomon Family Foundation. Additional funding for WNYC’s medical science reporting is provided by the Iris and Junming Le Foundation.
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Confession and Suppression
Last week, suspected murderer Robert Durst was arrested the day ...
Last week, suspected murderer Robert Durst was arrested the day before an HBO film aired his apparent confession. On the Media examines the line between making great documentary and staying on the right side of the law. Also, why you won't catch a Florida official using the term "climate change." Plus, Wikipedia takes on the NSA.
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Cashing in on Ferguson, That Letter to Iran, and Nihilism's Allure
This week, two police officers were shot in Ferguson, MO, ...
This week, two police officers were shot in Ferguson, MO, bringing in yet another wave of reporters. We examine whether the constant media presence has turned the town of Ferguson into a symbol and a brand. Plus: Brooke charts the history of nihilism.
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On the Rocks
We’ve seen more horrific videos from ISIS, but this time ...
We’ve seen more horrific videos from ISIS, but this time the cruelty is directed at priceless artifacts. This week we examine the media's reaction to the videos after it turns out that most of the smashed antiquities were fakes. Also, Hillary Clinton’s email habits as secretary of state have reporters scrambling to understand the Federal Records Act.
