A Historical Government Shutdown
As the days go by, we watch as employees go without pay, monuments are closed, and hundreds of thousands ask the question “Why?” The Government Shutdown, now the longest on record, has many questioning the politics of our country, but coverage of this shutdown has been one issue that Dan and Jimmy have kept a close eye on. So the question here is, is the coverage good or bad?
14m Jan 15, 2019
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Is R Kelly the man we believe him to be?
A lot has been speculated about R Kelly, the hit R&B star, but a recent documentary takes the cake as it strings together every theory about him. Now some are saying that this might actually be the truth, and Dan and Jimmy take a look at the facts of this new story.
14m Jan 14, 2019
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A New head for CBS News
CBS announced that Susan Zirinsky, a long time veteran of CBS News and numerous programs, will now be taking over as President of CBS News. Is this a long awaited promotion, or just another step towards correcting a wrong of the MeToo Era? Dan and Jimmy take a look at this new head of news, and the steps CBS is taking now.
16m Jan 12, 2019
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Some Bytes Behind the Media for around the Fireplace
Want a story that you can share around the fire? Then tune into our Bytes Behind the Media to listen to some quick stories that we have for you.
15m Jan 10, 2019
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Drones show off a dividing line around the world
When you fly a drone around, you can get some very good shots, but one person was able to get a different type of shot than they thought of. Well developed golf courses next to sprawling slums, high rise buildings next to completely destroyed buildings, and even more dividing lines between the rich and the poor.
13m Jan 08, 2019
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Are reporters who cover Tennis being too negative?
Recently, a lot of stories on Tennis matches seem to be more negative than positive. Is this a new trend with the sport, or are journalists getting things wrong somehow?
15m Jan 07, 2019
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Is the New York Times Anti-Trump?
Of all the articles and stories that the New York Times does, do they seem to be Anti-Trump? One new book says yes, and Dan and Jimmy ask the question of if it’s true. Do you think it’s true?
14m Jan 04, 2019
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Alexa gives more than she’s asked for
One user of the Amazon Echo asked Alexa to bring up some of their files so they could read them. Alexa complied, and also gave 1,000 other files of complete strangers as well. Is this just a simple glitch or a sign of a serious problem?
14m Jan 03, 2019
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New York Times vs The Washington Post
Two giants in the news industry are battling it out as they try to grow their audience. The Washington Post and The New York Times are both long time newspapers that have been competing against each others for year on numerous stories, from print media to online subscriptions.
13m Jan 01, 2019
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Bytes Behind the Media: Holiday Edition
You better watch out, you better not cry. We made a list and checked it twice. This year we saw a lot of stories, some good and others bad. So for this edition of Bytes Behind the Media, we took a look back at some of those moments and talked about what we liked and disliked.
19m Dec 25, 2018
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Tucker Carlson is losing advertisers
Fox News host Tucker Carlson is starting to feel some backlash after he made a bad comment on his show. Advertisers are starting to pull out, so is this a sign that Carlson will be out of the door soon too? Dan and Jimmy take a look to see what the outcome might be.   0:00 Intro 2:00 Is the network paying the price, or just Carlson? 3:10 We are all immigrants in this country, except for Native ...
14m Dec 21, 2018
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Instagram and Social Media are being abused?
Social Media is a wonderful tool in everyday life, but sometimes we use it too much and abuse it. Instagram faces this with famous locations being only used for people’s pages for some quick likes and prompting others to go where the photo was taken, so called Instagram Tourism.
14m Dec 20, 2018
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media for a story around the water cooler
We all love a nice story that we can share with our friends at work, but sometimes we don’t have the time. Luckily for you, we have some short Bytes that you can share without having to wait too long.
14m Dec 18, 2018
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Baby it’s not all right to sing this song
Radio stations across the country have pulled a well known holiday song for good reasons. Dan and Jimmy take a look at the lyrics behind the song and start singing another tune.
13m Dec 17, 2018
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Is Trump being a Grinch this year?
President Donald Trump has cancelled the press invite to this years holiday party at the White House, where the press get a day to relax and enjoy the festive times. The press have commented back, saying “We weren’t going to go anyways”. Is this an end to a White House tradition that has gone on for years, or just another way for Trump to get the last word?
13m Dec 14, 2018
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Here’s this week’s short stories that you can use to start a conversation at the water cooler.
17m Dec 13, 2018
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Do you suffer from Tocophobia?
We’re not making this up, Tocophobia is a serious phobia that affects women, and is on the rise as of late due to social media. What is tocophobia though, and how does it affect someone? Dan and Jimmy break it down and take about this serious problem that women are facing.
12m Dec 11, 2018
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Coverage of George H.W. Bush’s funeral
This past week, the nation grieved the loss of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States. The funeral was covered by everyone across the media spectrum, but some opponents of Bush’s past are now changing their tune, giving support to the late President. Dan and Jimmy take a look at why this isn’t as uncommon as you might think.
17m Dec 10, 2018
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Leslie Moonves: The Past Revealed
Former CBS head honcho Leslie Moonves is now under the microscope as allegations are rising against him, prompting Dan and Jimmy to wonder how such a man was able to run the network with so many things against him.
14m Dec 07, 2018
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Time for some Bytes for the water cooler
Interested in listening for a cool story to share with your friends at the water cooler? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media for a quick pick of some short stories that happened.
17m Dec 06, 2018
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Where are all the Youtube stars?
Recently a new trend has been hitting Youtube, the content stars are taking a break! After daily videos and constant content, some are taking some time off to help themselves recover from the constant stress of content creation.
17m Dec 04, 2018
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A rally calls for press attention, but one station says NO!
A small group calls for press attention at a protest they are holding in Arkansas, the press says no. But the thing is, the group was a Nazi group, and the press had more than one reason to say no beyond that.
18m Dec 03, 2018
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Yahoo receives some dislikes to a new Ad Campaign
Social Media is outraged at Yahoo for launching a new portion of their news service with a few questionable features. Dan and Jimmy take a look at the damage done, and what was so controversial about the new features.
10m Nov 30, 2018
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Want a whole story but don’t have the time? Then listen to this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some quick stories for the water cooler.
19m Nov 29, 2018
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Environmental Journalism, the silent Killer.
One of the most unsuspecting fields of journalism is actually one of the most dangerous. Who knew that reporting on the environment could be a silent killer.
19m Nov 27, 2018
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A Social Media Mother
Raising a child is a hard job, but if you're parenting focuses on your child’s social media likeness…. Then there’s more that needs to be questioned. One mother decided to promote her child instead, raising more than a few questions.
13m Nov 26, 2018
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The shops are open, and here’s what Massachusetts did!
Recreational Cannabis is now being sold in Massachusetts, and the story of it was covered all throughout the day. Dan and Jimmy talk about what this coverage means moving forward.
17m Nov 23, 2018
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Robot Reporters? Not a blank stare but an actual machine!
A recent showing of advance technology at a conference had a robot giving the headlines of the day, is this the end of reporters being flesh and blood humans? Dan and Jimmy take this topic to heart to see if the next anchor is going to need maintenance?
13m Nov 22, 2018
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Millennials are ruining TV
Ratings are in, and viewership is down on Cable TV. Who do we have to blame? Millennials. Dan and Jimmy take a look to see if this current trend does have a cause to blame, or if it’s just another thing we’re pinning on the youth.
17m Nov 20, 2018
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Homeless man scams us all!
A recent story of a homeless man giving away some money to a desperate couple is now found to be false. Turns out that they were all in on it, and it was a scam to make a quick buck.
10m Nov 19, 2018
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A short meal before Thanksgiving, it time for some Bytes Behind The Media
This week’s Bytes were just so hot that we couldn’t wait for them to cool down. Listen to some of the top stories that were talked about this week, and have something to share at the dinner table for Thanksgiving.
19m Nov 16, 2018
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Hungry for a few more stories?
Listen to this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short and sweet stories that you can share around the water cooler at work.
9m Nov 15, 2018
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www.broken!
The World Wide Web is broken, but one person says they have a way to fix it. Is it a quick fix, or a scam to get attention? Dan and Jimmy take a look.
10m Nov 13, 2018
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Amazon and the Washington Post, connected by one man
What happens when you take the owner of Amazon and give him a newspaper? Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, but Dan and Jimmy say that there’s more to it than that.
10m Nov 12, 2018
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The results are in… But wait there’s more?
Tuesday November 6th was the Midterm elections across the USA, but before then America was hit with a controversial last minute political ad. Is this warranted, or deserved? Dan and Jimmy take a look at what decision was made to air the ad at the end of the election.
13m Nov 10, 2018
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Want some tidbits for the water cooler? Then listen to some Bytes Behind the Media!
Dan and Jimmy take a look at some smaller stories that have popped up this week and give their perspective on the matters.
11m Nov 08, 2018
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How does Rigor and Perseverance factor in at the New York Times?
The New York Times recently released two commercials that talk about what goes into their journalism, and trying to boost their viewership. Dan and Jimmy take a look and see if their strategy is working.
13m Nov 06, 2018
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Report what Trump says is ok and everything will be fine?
One host thinks it’s ok to just do whatever Trump says when it comes to reporting. Unfortunately that’s not how journalism works, but Dan and Jimmy take a shot at the thought.
20m Nov 05, 2018
20m
Walkouts on Google and #MeToo
Dan and Jimmy take a look at the recent walkouts at Google and why support for it is coming from even the higher-ups at Google.
10m Nov 02, 2018
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Hungry for a story but don’t have the time? Then listen to some of our Bytes Behind the Media.
Dan and Jimmy bring you some tiny tidbits from stories this week that you can pass around the water cooler at work.
12m Nov 01, 2018
12m
Microchips under the skin? It’s on the rise in Sweden.
Swedish citizens are embedding microchips into their fingers and carrying their personal information at the tips of their fingers. Dan and Jimmy take a look at this bizarre trend that’s on the rise.
11m Oct 30, 2018
11m
Law Enforcement Museum in hot water?
The new Law Enforcement Museum in Washington D.C. is facing criticism with its recent controversial exhibit. Dan and Jimmy examine one of the hardest jobs in the world, and why this controversy is facing so much attention.
13m Oct 29, 2018
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Is Megyn Kelly on her way out?
Megyn Kelly is at odds with her audience and her bosses for her recent actions. Dan and Jimmy decide to look at these actions, and give their opinions on the factor.
13m Oct 26, 2018
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Bytes Behind the Media
Want to hear a story but don’t have the time? Then tune into this week's Bytes Behind the Media for little short stories going on in the world.
7m Oct 25, 2018
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How Sinclair Broadcasting gets to you
Sinclair Broadcasting is taking over, but how do they take your station, and what do they do to get to you. Dan and Jimmy bring up Sinclair’s motives, and what it means for your viewing pleasure.
12m Oct 23, 2018
12m
A Journalist Murdered and the story that is told.
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi is feared to be dead, but the story on how is still a little bit sketchy. Dan and Jimmy wonder how far that we need to go to defend journalists, and even protect basic human rights in the world.
16m Oct 21, 2018
16m
#MeToo in the Sports World and Cristiano Ronaldo
In this era of #MeToo, one of the few area’s we seem to hear about is from the Sports World. Dan and Jimmy take a look at why this is so, and of the recent ones that have happened.
22m Oct 19, 2018
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Take a byte out of fake media with the iffy quotient.
Want to hear a story but don’t have a lot of time? Then take a byte or two from this week’s bytes behind the media.
14m Oct 18, 2018
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Mormon women fast from social media. Should we?
Social Media overwhelming you? Take a break and leave it behind like these Mormon women in Utah.
10m Oct 16, 2018
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Paying a high price for investigative journalism.
When a journalist goes missing, it brings the question of if they were silenced for their story. Dan and Jimmy shine a light on the disappearances of investigative journalists.
13m Oct 14, 2018
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