Best Columbia Journalism Review Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART II: Swift Boats and Palm Pilots 1:03:20

1h ago1:03:20

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To match the faithful of the Bush campaign, the Kerry campaign builds the largest army of door knockers ever. Just like Team Bush, he thinks he has the election. But did he ever have a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE: THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART I: The Ohio "Amway Idea" 40:30

1d ago40:30

40:30

In part I of our look at the 2004 election, we look at things from the Bush Campaign side, where a revolutionary idea may or may not have helped the campaign win a troublesome state for them. In the last few days, they weren't sure. We are part of Airwave Media Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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State of the Race Thoughts July 19th 39:08

2h ago39:08

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More talk about the current situation, the attack on President Trump, history, and a bit about polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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FDR and D-Day 37:04

28m ago37:04

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A sketch of the events around D-day and FDR's political and health situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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Spanish-speaking journalism…in Iowa: A conversation with Lorena Lopez 30:08

2h ago30:08

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Lorena Lopez came to the United States from her home country of Nicaragua, where she was an investigative reporter, in 1992. But it wasn’t until 2016 that she managed to return to her passion, as the founding editor of La Prensa, a Spanish-language newspaper serving Western Iowa. On this week’s Kicker, Lopez talks about her long journey back to jou…

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14 Points About the 2024 Election and Biden, Trump's Upcoming Convention and VP Pick, Podcast Recommendations 36:41

2d ago36:41

36:41

We look at the current situation, rich with historical questions, if not historical precedents. We look at brokered conventions, VP choices, incapacity, the 12th Amendment, good faith and bad faith debates going on, if 1892 can say anything about the race, and other thoughts. We talk about Punk Biden - meaning the defiant Biden now placing himself …

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What. The. F*ck. 1:02:07

12d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Prepare to be scandalized. Oh, your stars! Questions/comments/ideas/snark go in the comments. We love you. Thing 1: Ryan Davis Thing 2: Mike Laws Producer: Amanda Darrach Find all your favorite Red Pen songs over on the Red Pen Official Playlist. To use Red Pen chapters, swipe up on the Now Playing screen or click the top-right-corner Chapters butt…

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"IT LOOKED LIKE HELL" - The Story of The 1980 DNC Convention 1:20:14

3d ago1:20:14

1:20:14

The Democratic Convention in New York City in 1980 was not the example to follow for how to run a convention. With the help of "Reaganland" author and historian Rick Perlstein, we look at one of the most frustrating modern conventions. The fight between Ted Kennedy and Carter for the nomination, obscure rules challenges, delegates cajoled by genera…

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THIRTY-POINT BOUNCE - The 1976 DNC Convention 1:39:16

5d ago1:39:16

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With the help of people who were there, we take you to the 1976 Convention. Jimmy Carter's nominating convention in New York handed him 30 percentage points in the polls, and is seen as one of the best. We look at what happened - from a strict chairman's gavel to a secret VP pick, from expert badge distribution to garbage cleanup, Also: possibly bu…

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What did we know and when? Alex Thompson on investigating Biden’s mental decline 24:11

10d ago24:11

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Alex Thompson, a national political correspondent for Axios, first reported that President Biden had started wearing special sneakers, in part to reduce the risk of tripping, last fall. But until the debate last week, he was still one of a small handful of reporters who was aggressively pursuing direct evidence that Biden’s age – regular fodder for…

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That "OTHER Part" of The DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE: The Grievances and What They Say About Executive Power, Immigration, and Other Issues 32:44

10d ago32:44

32:44

We know about the first half of the Declaration of Independence and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But the Declaration also contains a listing of facts submitted to a "candid world" detailing what was wrong in the American colonies. The Grievances are the second half of the Declaration of Independence. We discuss with Tim Patrick, list…

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Biden Debate Performance, History, 25th Amendment, Other Topics 30:53

20d ago30:53

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While there is a thing about first debates by incumbent presidents, clearly a pattern of not doing well, we may have had a trend-defyingly bad performance. But it still deserves a little context. We talk about everything - DNC Options, Biden's decisions from here on out, VP Harris, and debate clunkers. in 2004, 1984 and 2012. Learn more about your …

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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT w/ Richard Lim of "This American President" Podcast 47:56

1M ago47:56

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We are pleased to be joined by Richard Lim of This American President Podcast (www.thisamericanpresidentpodcast.com). He discusses William Howard Taft, his considerable accomplishments, his Presidency, his position as governor of the Philippines, and the considerable respect many had for him. We'll also discuss why more than just his weight should …

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Not even a ‘no comment’: Paul Farhi on the media’s historic struggles with relevance 34:50

21d ago34:50

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Paul Farhi was a media reporter for the Washington Post until the end of last year. But instead of retiring, he’s been busier than ever, chronicling the seemingly endless stream of bad news stories about the media business, for outlets like The Atlantic and here at CJR. He joins The Kicker to talk about traditional journalism’s struggles to stay re…

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Show Update and a Few Book/Podcast Recommendations 17:05

28d ago17:05

17:05

We talk about what's happening on MHCBUYP, the Patreon, the announcement that our 10-year old episode on Neville Chamberlain and Munich is available on Patreon. and some show recs. patreon.com/mhcbuyp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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The Other GETTYSBURG ADDRESS 19:37

28d ago19:37

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There were two speeches on November 19, 1863. We remember Lincoln's. We get a bit into that 2nd speech, the longer speech by Everett, and why it's important for context. And we talk about the reaction to Lincoln's speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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The UK GENERAL ELECTION 2024, w/Steve Byrne 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

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The UK has a surprisingly early general election this year, one that will rap up on July 4th, oddly. We talk to former host of What Am Politics Podcast Steve Byrne to give us all the insights of what's going on. Plus, the UK's surprising historical election, 1992 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Staying “scrupulously neutral”: Steve Herman on covering the White House in the age of Trump 36:43

1M ago36:43

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Steve Herman was the White House correspondent for Voice of America during the Trump administration. He joins The Kicker to talk about his new book on what it was like to cover a deeply unpredictable president—and why he believes it’s essential, even under extreme circumstances, for reporters to stay out of the political fray. This podcast is part …

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A MYSTERY OF THE 1992 ELECTION: Did Clinton Win, Or Did Perot Lose it For Bush? 33:43

1M ago33:43

33:43

We look at a question that's important for understanding future presidential races: Did Clinton Win Because of Ross Perot? Or Not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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Verily Varying Verbs 32:55

2M ago32:55

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How to crack the attention economy? Coldcock your readers. Questions/comments/ideas/snark go in the comments. We love you. Thing 1: Ryan Davis Thing 2: Mike Laws Producer: Amanda Darrach Find all your favorite Red Pen songs over on the Red Pen Official Playlist. To use Red Pen chapters, swipe up on the Now Playing screen or click the top-right-corn…

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THE MARSHALL PLAN AND ELECTION 48 1:12:26

2M ago1:12:26

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1948 is the classic comeback political story. And anytime you talk about it, you are talking about the possibility that an incumbent on the ropes come back. That's why MHCBUYP discussed this topic in 2020. But there is another angle to 1948. It's often forgotten that the year featured a sweeping bi-partisan legislative and foreign policy victory an…

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PATTY HEARST Story, The Child Reporter Who Scooped the Media, Potsdam and More. 51:13

2M ago51:13

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A collection of random stories - a child reporter gets the scoop of the lifetime in 1976. A look at the Patty Hearst story and the central question, did she know it. The Potsdam Conference. And a little poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bruce Carlson

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Now on our Patreon: 7 More Stories About the 1988 Election, Including China and the 88 Election, Hart Setup? and Nixon 7:42

2M ago7:42

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Patrons get more. If you like My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, you'll love the Patreon, where you can get all kinds of additional episodes. Right now, at www.patreon.com/mhcbuyp you can get our episode on 7 More Stories About the 1988 Election. That episode is free - but if you want more, like Grover Clevelands last letters or Texas Annexation…

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How Israeli Journalists Cover Their Own Country 41:51

2M ago41:51

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Haaretz is one of Israel’s most respected newspapers. It’s also one of the few willing to openly criticize the government for its treatment of Palestinians. The Kicker speaks with Hagar Shezaf and Omer Benjakob, two journalists with the paper, about what it’s like to do accountability journalism in Israel these days—especially in the aftermath of t…

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THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING - 1968 Chicago Convention and Election 45:48

2M ago45:48

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From 2011 where I discussed the 1968 Chicago Convention, with an added note about today's events and the 2024 election and a bit about Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley's broadcast during the '68 convention. We are part of Airwave Media Network Check out 'Bro History,' Ben Franklin's World and For the Love of History. Check it out. Music by Lee Ros…

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Nixon Versus Plywood, and Other Presidential Inflation Stories 29:26

3M ago29:26

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Stories of Presidential inflation fighting and fund-raising that seem to have a similar ring to today's events, in this episode. Nixon's plans to cut housing costs by reducing prices on the key element of housing inspires timber companies but riles environmentalist. Johnson uses his air fleet to shuttle the right people around to get the price of e…

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THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART II: Swift Boats and Palm Pilots 1:03:20

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I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE: THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART I: The Ohio "Amway Idea" 40:30

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State of the Race Thoughts July 19th 39:08

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FDR and D-Day 37:04

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Spanish-speaking journalism…in Iowa: A conversation with Lorena Lopez 30:08

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14 Points About the 2024 Election and Biden, Trump's Upcoming Convention and VP Pick, Podcast Recommendations 36:41

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What. The. F*ck. 1:02:07

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"IT LOOKED LIKE HELL" - The Story of The 1980 DNC Convention 1:20:14

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THIRTY-POINT BOUNCE - The 1976 DNC Convention 1:39:16

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What did we know and when? Alex Thompson on investigating Biden’s mental decline 24:11

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That "OTHER Part" of The DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE: The Grievances and What They Say About Executive Power, Immigration, and Other Issues 32:44

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Biden Debate Performance, History, 25th Amendment, Other Topics 30:53

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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT w/ Richard Lim of "This American President" Podcast 47:56

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Not even a ‘no comment’: Paul Farhi on the media’s historic struggles with relevance 34:50

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Show Update and a Few Book/Podcast Recommendations 17:05

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The Other GETTYSBURG ADDRESS 19:37

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The UK GENERAL ELECTION 2024, w/Steve Byrne 1:06:10

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Staying “scrupulously neutral”: Steve Herman on covering the White House in the age of Trump 36:43

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A MYSTERY OF THE 1992 ELECTION: Did Clinton Win, Or Did Perot Lose it For Bush? 33:43

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Verily Varying Verbs 32:55

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THE MARSHALL PLAN AND ELECTION 48 1:12:26

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PATTY HEARST Story, The Child Reporter Who Scooped the Media, Potsdam and More. 51:13

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Now on our Patreon: 7 More Stories About the 1988 Election, Including China and the 88 Election, Hart Setup? and Nixon 7:42

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How Israeli Journalists Cover Their Own Country 41:51

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THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING - 1968 Chicago Convention and Election 45:48

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Nixon Versus Plywood, and Other Presidential Inflation Stories 29:26

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