Topic: Breaking News

3 chapters across the catalog

Watching the World Without Losing Your Soul
Episode 26 • • 2:46 - 5:39

26: Watching the World Without Losing Your Soul

Jesse Watters, Spring Break, and Global Ignorance

A Fox News clip from Jesse Watters' show features "Man on the Street" interviews with spring breakers who are unaware of major global events, including the status of the Ayatollah in Iran and the World Baseball Classic. The footage serves as a commentary on the perceived lack of awareness among American college students regarding international geopolitics.

When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most
Episode 20 • • 8:34 - 10:45

20: When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most

Intentionality in Speech and the Donald Trump Communication Style

The hosts discuss the need for intentionality in speech, noting that the current political and social season requires a different tone than previous years. One host mentions using a weekly briefing to stay on script and avoid the rambling style associated with Donald Trump's rallies. They critique the "breaking news" culture of the podcasting world that prioritizes applause and clicks over character and truth.

Tone Chaser
Episode 14 • • 42:00 - 47:01

14: Tone Chaser

Media Literacy and Seeking Primary Sources

Listeners are encouraged to bypass media spin by going directly to primary sources like C-SPAN or official government documents. The speakers argue that most "breaking news" is designed to trigger fear and capture attention. They reference the biblical book of Ecclesiastes to remind the audience that there is "nothing new under the sun" and that modern crises are often rehashed historical patterns.