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May 8
The Psychology of Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Plus, Ep. 2 of American Emergency.
This week, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, despite a deepening global energy crisis. On this week’s On the Media, the mismatch between the stock market and reality. Plus, to understand how FEMA became so distrusted, we look at its response to Hurricane Katrina – and how it stai ... Show More
50m 40s
May 1
American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA
Just after Donald Trump's first term began, he announced that he was considering eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency — the agency that helps Americans amid unthinkable disasters. And just a month ago, Trump repeated his disdain for FEMA, declaring that he’s poised ... Show More
52m 11s
Apr 29
How a Prison Fire Helped Create CBS News
When CBS was founded in 1927, its radio programming focused on entertainment, music, and fun. That all changed when a horrific prison fire broke out at the Ohio Penitentiary in 1930. CBS aired on-the-spot coverage of the event, with Otto "Deacon" Gardner, an inmate in the prison, ... Show More
35m 36s
<p><br/>‘Who’s holding those strings’: Molly McPherson goes viral on TikTok for decoding celebrity PR strategy.<b> - Boston Globe, Dec. 25, 2023<br/><br/></b>Seeing my name next to the words 'viral' and 'TikTok' is nothing short of terrifying. <br/><br/>In thi ... Show More