Topic: Progressive Media

6 chapters across the catalog

Pell-Mell
Episode 1752 2:48:02 - 2:51:28

1752: Pell-Mell

Progressive vs. Traditional Christianity and the Inclusion Debate

Pastors from traditional churches are reportedly using their "strident" opposition to mainstream social trends as a recruitment tool, rejecting what they call "gummy bear Jesus." This stands in contrast to progressive Christians who emphasize inclusion and DEI as reflections of being created in God's image. The segment critiqued media portrayals of traditionalists as "regressive" and questioned the definition of progress in a theological context.

Rent Men
Episode 1049 1:37:27 - 1:40:12

1049: Rent Men

Social Media Toxicity, Facebook is Cancer

A former progressive activist describes her "walk away" experience, labeling Facebook as "cancer" due to the constant hatred and lack of dialogue. She expresses hope that the campaign will allow people with differing views, such as pro-life and pro-choice individuals, to interact without hostility. The hosts celebrate being "social media free" for several months.

Ant Wars
Episode 881 16:27 - 18:53

881: Ant Wars

Newsroom Hierarchy, Liberal Bias, Media Demise

John C. Dvorak describes the internal hierarchy of newsrooms, noting a lack of conservative voices among reporters and editors. The hosts argue that the mainstream media is out of touch with society and failed to predict its own decline or the rise of Donald Trump.

Happy Countries
Episode 808 1:33:14 - 1:36:24

808: Happy Countries

Campaign Finance, C-SPAN Call-In Quality

The lack of campaign finance reform is attributed to the fact that media companies profit immensely from the current system. Bernie Sanders, who champions reform, is frequently marginalized by both mainstream networks and progressive radio stations that favor Hillary Clinton. In contrast, C-SPAN's call-in shows are praised for providing a more authentic platform for the general public to express their political views.

Israel to Bomb Iran Nothing to See Here Folks Just Shooting Moose...
Episode 46 1:09:47 - 1:12:33

46: Israel to Bomb Iran Nothing to See Here Folks Just Shooting Moose...

Democracy Now and Progressive Media Bias

The program "Democracy Now," hosted by Amy Goodman, is criticized for its dour production style and perceived progressive bias. While the show features long-form interviews that avoid soundbite culture, it is viewed by some as being just as ideologically driven as Fox News, albeit from the opposite end of the political spectrum.