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NPR Style Guide Shift, "Gazans" vs "Palestinians"
The hosts notice a shift in NPR's terminology, where reporters have begun using the term "Gazans" instead of "Palestinians." They suggest this reflects a change in the official style guide, similar to the adoption of terms like "pregnant people." The discussion explores the potential political reasons for swapping these identifiers in news coverage of the conflict.
A moderator at a Bob Woodward event announced his departure from The Slate Group to launch a new podcasting company with author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell, known for bestsellers like The Tipping Point, is noted for his distinctive NPR-style delivery. The hosts mock the hushed, serious tone often associated with high-end narrative podcasting and public radio.
Two deadly shootouts occurred in Istanbul, Turkey, targeting the city's police headquarters and a top prosecutor. The reporting on these events by international outlets was noted for a specific "NPR-style" cadence, which some find comical or overly stylized. Despite the violence, the incidents were presented as somewhat routine within the context of Turkish political unrest.
