Topic: Tom Ashbrook

3 chapters across the catalog

Ghost Guns
Episode 1008 1:41:06 - 1:45:37

1008: Ghost Guns

Sexual Harassment Updates, Tom Ashbrook Dismissal

Olympic gold medalist Sean White faced immediate questioning regarding past sexual harassment allegations following his victory, illustrating the pervasiveness of the "Me Too" movement. Meanwhile, NPR's Tom Ashbrook was officially dismissed following investigations into a "pattern of over-the-top screaming" and inappropriate physical contact with staff. While some actions did not technically violate sexual harassment policies, the cumulative behavior was deemed non-conducive to a professional environment.

Exit on the Floor
Episode 973 42:59 - 45:38

973: Exit on the Floor

NPR News Rundown, Trump-Centric Media Agenda

A critique of NPR's weekly news summary highlights a perceived obsession with Donald Trump. The rundown included the ACA executive order, the Iran deal, Senator Bob Corker's "World War III" comments, and the Trump-Tillerson IQ test dispute. The hosts argue that NPR ignores global events to maintain a strictly anti-Trump agenda.

Bully Box
Episode 912 2:34:19 - 2:38:03

912: Bully Box

Millennial Power, Tom Ashbrook, and Infrastructure Complaints

A millennial caller on NPR's "On Point" complained that President Trump's focus on "tunnels, bridges, and coal" does not represent her generation's interests. She argued for a "Super PAC" to remove Baby Boomers from power, stating that millennials prefer technology and environmental focus over traditional physical infrastructure.