In this episode, Donny discusses various brands shaping the zeitgeist, including media controversies, political commentary, celebrity news, and societal trends. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by late-night television, the importance of public broadcasting, and the impact of technology on social interactions. Donny also reflects on the cultu ... Show More
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Brands of the Week: Judge Judy Retires, Howard Stern Goes HBO, and a $499 Toothbrush with a Camera
This week's brands up and down: Judge Judy hands the gavel to her son after 30 years, Howard Stern moves to a once-a-week HBO slot, and Dyson launches a $499 toothbrush with a built-in camera. Plus: the NFL's CTE crisis, Gen Z "dropping in and out" of college, out-of-control yout ... Show More
20m 8s
Sep 10
Rep. Dan Goldman: Getting Banned from a Coffee Shop, the Democratic Party's Israel Problem, and Life After Losing
Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joins the show for a candid conversation about the price of being a pro-Israel Democrat in 2025. Goldman shares the surreal story of being publicly banned from a coffee shop hours after a kind, anonymous interaction with the barista — once the owne ... Show More
29m 42s
Sep 3
Governor Wes Moore: Crime, ICE, Antisemitism, and 2028
Donny sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore — reelection candidate, National Governors Association chairman, and one of the most closely watched figures in the Democratic Party — for a wide-ranging conversation. Moore breaks down how Maryland cut violent crime by nearly 60%, ... Show More
29m 4s
Jan 2019
S8E01 - Jumping The Shark: Spokesperson Disasters
This week, we look at spokesperson disasters. Hiring a celebrity spokesperson is an advertising strategy many brands can only dream of. But famous names don’t come cheap. From Oprah Winfrey, to Gilbert Gottfried and Eric Clapton, celebs attract a lot of attention. But so do their ... Show More
27m 12s
Jun 2024
THINGS HIDDEN 199: The Incarnational Structure of Popular Media
David Gornoski and Shannon Braswell talk about getting typecast in the entertainment industry, why rap music will die out, outlaw mimesis, longing for communion in media, the influence of televangelism on livestreaming, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
1h 13m
Aug 2022
Burning Questions on Media: Streaming’s Summer of Hell, Movie Theater Woes, and CNN’s Risky Pivot
Today’s episode is about the entertainment and media industry’s tumultuous summer, the streaming wars, a come-to-Jesus moment for movie theaters, and a dramatic revamp at CNN—which tells a lot about the state of the news industry. My guest is Matt Belloni, host of the Ringer podc ... Show More
50m 16s
Feb 2024
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U.S. response to Iran’s actions, the weight of celebrity endorsements, Mark Zuckerberg apologizes, and a report from Sundance.
This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin, and Russell Moore discuss the recent attacks in the Middle East and the complexity of respon ... Show More
43m 49s
May 2023
Trendy From The Block 5/18: TikTok, Galactic Starcruiser, Andy Warhol, Ron DeSantis, Dodgers, Jennifer Lopez
In this edition of Trendy From The Block, Miles and super producer Becca discuss TikTok getting "banned" in Montana, Disney closing the Galactic Starcruiser experience, the Supreme Court ruling against the Warhol Foundation, Ron DeSantis' latest glut of anti-trans bills, the Dodg ... Show More
21m 15s
Dec 2024
Netflix’s ‘Polo’ FLOPS! Disney BACKTRACKS! Hollywood IN DECLINE!
With the end of the year fast approaching, a final analysis of the latest cultural offerings is in order. There are multiple topics to sift through; from the Netflix docu-series ‘Polo’ from Prince Harry’s production company, which is being panned as incredibly unrelatable, to the ... Show More
33m 15s
Apr 2022
A tumultuous week in media: From CNN to Disney, Netflix to Twitter, WaPo to NYT
Brian Stelter covers the end of CNN+, Elon Musk's bid for Twitter and other media stories with Mara Schiavocampo, Oliver Darcy and Sara Fischer. Plus, Jonathan Haidt makes the case that social media has made American life "uniquely stupid;" White House Correspondents Association ... Show More
42m 1s