If you're tired of the pixie dust and balloons when it comes to theme park discussions, you've found the right place. Here at Off The Monorails, we like to pull pack the curtain on the theme park narrative and have real-world talks about the inner workings and how those factors can impact your experience of the parks for you and your family with to provide a realistic, adult perspective. Lean on our personal experiences as we guide you through these fantasy lands. So follow along and laugh w ...
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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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OTM Presents Ep. 1 of Slow Burn's The Rise of Fox News: We Report. You Can Suck It.
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When Fox News launched in 1996, critics called it “disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept”. And during that election cycle it barely registered. But everything changed in 2000, when Fox News called Florida (and the presidency) for George W. Bush before any of the other networks. Potentially altering the outcome of the election in Bush’s fav…
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A Reporter’s View From Beirut, and a New Film Plumbs the Depths of Netanyahu’s Corruption
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Israel has launched a ground invasion into Lebanon. On this week’s On the Media, hear from a reporter in Beirut on the state of the press as the country braces for more violence. Plus, the state of book censorship in America. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Nada Homsi, correspondent at The National’s Beirut bureau, on what the press looks…
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Ep. 139 - EPCOT'S Food & Wine Festival 2024 Review | Our First Visit to This Year's Festival & Disney News!
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Jordan recently visited this year's edition of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and is ready to tell everyone about it. Plenty of new food and drinks were had, so if you're still planning your visit to the festival, and/or looking for a first hand reaction to all things Food & Wine Festival, this is a must listen. Visit the Website fo…
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"It Happened Here 2024" A new radio play starring Edie Falco and John Turturro
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And exclusive sneak peek of a brand new radio play starring Edie Falco, John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub. Inspired by Sinclair Lewis’ dystopian novel, It Can’t Happen Here, Richard Dresser’s novel, and now 6-part radio play called It Happened Here 2024, offers a glimpse of what could happen after the 2024 election if fascism creeps into the USA. The…
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Election Lies Are Fueling Voter Suppression. Plus, Newsrooms Brace for Election Night
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In Georgia, a controversial new rule to hand-count ballots is being challenged in court. On this week’s On the Media, how the big lie of 2020 is shaping elections in 2024. Plus, how newsrooms are preparing for a whirlwind of disinformation on election night — and beyond. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Sam Gringlas, politics reporter at WA…
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Ep. 138 - Rainy Days at Walt Disney World | The Best Activities To Do When It Rains on Your Trip
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Yes, even the Disney bubble isn't immune to rain. And knowing you most likely don't have unlimited time during your vacation, you need to take advantage of the time you DO have - even if it rains. That's why we're bringing you some of our favorite activities to do at The Most Magical Place on Earth on a rainy day. Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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The Trump Campaign Continues to Spew Lies about Springfield. Plus, Support for Political Violence Is On the Rise.
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Lies that immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio have inspired dozens of threats against the town, and toward Haitian-Americans across the nation. On this week’s On the Media, hear how public acceptance of political violence has grown. Plus, how January 6 became a recruiting tool for one of the country’s largest militias. [01:00] Host Broo…
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Ep. 137 - Reimagining Adventureland at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park | We Help Rebuild the Most Magical Place on Earth
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Welcome to our Reimagining series where we decide what attractions we're going to Keep, Demolish, or Reimagine - randomly. Today, we're wrapping up our time at Magic Kingdom with the last remaining land to tackle, Adventureland. Have you ever been at the parks at Walt Disney World and thought to yourself "I really like this ride, but I wish it had …
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Taylor Swift's Endorsement and the Role of Music in Politics
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Last Tuesday, as audience members and press were still milling about the presidential debate stage in Philadelphia after the spotlights dimmed, the real bombshell of the night dropped — Taylor Swift's endorsement Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. And this week, pop star Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas took to Instagram, announcing that they were vo…
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Is Kamala Harris’ Press Strategy Depriving Voters — Or Just Journalists? Plus, Understanding Election Polls.
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Kamala Harris has come under fire for ignoring interview requests from the press. On this week’s On the Media, the debate over whether giving media access actually helps inform voters. Plus, a guide to understanding election polls, and how they’ve evolved since the failures of 2016 and 2020. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone explores a rising complaint…
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Ep. 136 - Resort Talk: Disney's Boardwalk Inn & Villas | A Review of the Resort Histories, Rooms, Food, Activities, and Our Personal Experiences There
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It's time for us to continue our Walt Disney world Resort series, and today we're stopping at Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas. Opened in 1996, this resort is nestled along Crescent Lake, and provides the unique backdrop of an early 20th century northeastern boardwalk, full of food and fun. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorail…
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Not an Internet Error: How 404 Media Aims to Shake Up Online Journalism
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Last summer, OTM host Micah Loewenger reported a piece about the rise of worker-owned newsrooms: Hell Gate, a local New York publication, and Defector, a national outlet focused on sports and culture. Inspired by Defector and Hell Gate, more worked-owned outlets have come on the scene — including 404 Media, known for its mix of fun internet coverag…
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The Media Are Going Easy On Trump and Russia is Going All In On Right-Wing Media
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At a town hall event hosted by Fox, Donald Trump shared a number of falsehoods, and appeared to confuse who he was running against. On this week’s On the Media, how mainstream outlets fail to hold the Republican candidate accountable. Plus, meet the right-wing American pundits who’ve received payouts from the Kremlin. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone …
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Ep. 135 - Reimagining Tomorrowland at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park | We Help Rebuild the Most Magical Place on Earth
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Welcome to our Reimagining series where we decide what attractions we're going to Keep, Demolish, or Reimagine - randomly. Today's featured land is Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Have you ever been at the parks at Walt Disney World and thought to yourself "I really like this ride, but I wish it had THIS instead", or "I really don't care for this at…
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Brooke and Micah update the listeners about a new funding model for the show. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.…
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During election season, voters hope to glimpse the true selves of presidential candidates. And sometimes, revealing details hide in plain sight. On this week’s On the Media, one reporter sifts through political memoirs for truths about politicians and the people they lead. Plus, in vivid detail, a novelist imagines the private lives of former presi…
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Ep. 134 - EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2024 Preview | We Take a Fresh Look at This Year's Menus and Festival Events
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It's that time of year (a little later than we're accustom to) for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We take you through all of the food and beverage options available at this year's edition to see what we think is worth spending your money on and which items we could probably pass. Plus we cover all the special events and happening aro…
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