7 chapters across the catalog
The 10th Annual Podcast Awards at the New Media Expo in Las Vegas will be hosted by comedian Dennis Miller and Emily Morse of the *Sex with Emily* podcast. The hosts discuss the potential for winning in various categories and the mainstreaming of the podcasting industry.
Kenneth Bae, Matthew Miller, and David Sugarman
Sports agent David Sugarman claims partial credit for the release of American detainees Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller from North Korea. While the State Department portrays Bae as a missionary, Sugarman's involvement stems from his connection to the Dennis Rodman basketball trips, which Bae helped organize through his travel company.
Obama-Osama Naming Confusion and Dick Cheney Gaffe
Former Vice President Dick Cheney made a verbal slip on the Dennis Miller radio show, accidentally using the name "Obama" when referring to the location of Osama bin Laden during the SEAL Team 6 raid. The frequent confusion between the two names in media and political discourse is noted, along with the observation that political consultants likely should have addressed the phonetic similarity earlier in the President's career.
Media Hostility and Calls for Violence Against Julian Assange
Media figures including Dennis Miller and Bill O'Reilly are criticized for advocating the assassination or execution of Julian Assange. Contrast is drawn between the aggressive stance of Fox News and the more analytical approach of The Guardian or the humor-based perspective of Jon Stewart. Investigative reporter Carl Bernstein is noted for recognizing the leaked documents as a valuable resource for writers.
Presidential Address Traditions, Escort Committees, and Speaker Mannerisms
The formal traditions of the joint session of Congress are criticized for causing a 15-minute delay, a point emphasized by a clip from comedian Dennis Miller. Detailed attention is given to the process of escorting the President into the chamber, the dual-announcer introduction, and the distracting side-talk between Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden during the speech.
The hosts discuss the career shift of Dennis Miller into right-wing talk radio. They critique the defunct Air America network, describing it as dreadful and overly politically correct. Dvorak notes that despite his interest in various radio formats, the fawning nature of the Air America hosts made the programming unwatchable for him.
Right-wing talk radio remains a dominant entertainment force in the U.S. featuring figures like Rush Limbaugh and Dennis Miller. In contrast, left-wing attempts like Air America failed to gain traction due to a perceived lack of entertainment value and constraints of political correctness.
