Topic: Media Dynamics

4 chapters across the catalog

MUK-Ultra
Episode 1825 12:21 - 13:44

1825: MUK-Ultra

TikTok Algorithm Shifts, Relationship Content Trends

A shift in social media consumption is noted, moving away from "crazy women" clips toward a specific genre of TikTok content featuring women complaining about the lack of available men. This divergence in algorithmic feeds illustrates how different users can inhabit entirely different digital realities based on their engagement patterns.

Speciesism
Episode 661 56:09 - 59:21

661: Speciesism

Daniel Hochstein, Media Technologies Consulting Business

Daniel Hochstein of Surprise, Arizona, donated toward his executive producership and requested a mention of his business, Media Technologies Consulting. His company provides a proprietary service called "Dynamic Edge," which allows restaurant and bar owners to add promotional content to existing TV screens. The hosts discuss the prevalence of televisions in American dining establishments and grant Hochstein "business karma."

Uptalking Dudes
Episode 572 57:57 - 1:02:14

572: Uptalking Dudes

No Agenda CD, Media Deconstruction, Social Consequences of Truth

Ramsey Kane's "No Agenda CD" project is highlighted as a tool for listeners to introduce the show to others using a bait-and-switch NPR-style aesthetic. The hosts discuss the social difficulty of being a "media assassin," noting that challenging mainstream narratives can lead to friction with friends and family.