In the 1970s, talk radio was hitting its stride, with hosts and listeners from all political persuasions. But the radio... more

An ancient scapegoat for society’s woes is back in the news. On this week’s On the Media, a deeper look... more

This week, we’re sharing a chat Brooke had with her longtime colleague Brian Lehrer for Interview Magazine. Brian hosts his... more

How did the right get their vice grip of the airwaves, all the while arguing that they were being silenced... more

Conspiracy theories and disinformation have found a home on right-wing talk radio, where falsehoods often escape scrutiny from regulators and... more

In television's younger days, going live was extremely difficult, costly and rare. But in November of 1963 a monumental tragedy... more

Episode 2: From Pulpit to Politics How did the little-known Salem Media Group come to have an outsized political influence? In this... more

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, there has been nothing short of crisis — leading to massive layoffs and lost... more

In the wake of the five alarm fire at Twitter, a small, quiet social media alternative has been quietly attracting... more

Episode 1: The True Believers In 2016, Christian talk radio host Eric Metaxas begrudgingly encouraged his listeners to vote for then-presidential... more

Across the county, librarians are fighting to keep libraries open and books on the shelves. On this week’s show, hear... more

Jess deCourcy Hinds is the solo librarian at the Bard High School, Early College library in Queens, New York. In 2010,... more

As the midterms approach, conspiracy theories about election fraud are shaping some races. On this week’s On the Media, a... more

When Jordan Peele’s horror film Get Out hit theaters in 2017, it became an unexpected blockbuster and cultural phenomenon. The... more

With early midterm voting underway, Fox News has been increasing crime coverage to drive voters to the polls. On this week’s On... more

An investigation by nonprofit newsroom The Markup found that four internet providers disproportionately offered lower-income and least-White neighborhoods slow internet service for... more

Early in the pandemic, weight was named a risk factor for severe covid-19. But what if the greater risk is... more

What counts as media? For us, its any medium through which we express ourselves — whether from one to one, from one... more

A jury recently ordered Alex Jones to pay nearly one billion dollars to the families of the victims of the... more

Monday was Indigenous People’s Day, renamed from Columbus day to honor the lives and history lost to centuries of colonization.... more

This week, two cases headed to the Supreme Court that could change the internet as we know it. On this... more

Are the women-led protests in Iran powerful enough to force change when past attempts have failed? On this week’s On... more

John Waters is the writer and director of such cult classics like Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom, and his biggest mainstream success, Hairspray. He’s... more

Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit podcast Serial, left prison this week after serving two decades for a murder... more

Today, when we encounter the medieval world it’s mostly a dark time. Un-enlightened by reason, but also literally gloomy – all bare stone... more

The federal court is hearing a case that could change the publishing industry as we know it. On this week’s show,... more

This week, Brooke talks to Christo Grozev, lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, about how he uncovered the real identity of... more

As the government continues its investigation into classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s home, a tough question has... more

This week saw the conclusion of the campaign to shut down one of the internet’s most toxic forums, Kiwi Farms. Twitch... more

Six months into Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians are still fighting back on all fronts. On this week’s show, hear how Ukraine’s newest... more

For most of the 20th century, during which time it was the control of a Moscow-based government for nearly 70 years, Ukraine... more

Six months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Putin has rallied the Russian population around the brutal conflict. On... more

This week OTM shares the third and final episode of Hard, a series about Viagra from our colleagues at Death, Sex &... more

When you hear the word “Neanderthal,” you probably picture a mindless, clumsy brute. It’s often used as an insult —... more

This week OTM shares the second episode of the three-part series, Hard, produced by our WNYC colleagues at Death, Sex &... more

An old threat has returned to classrooms across the country — and it’s made of pages and ink. On this... more

In 1998, when Viagra was approved by the FDA, it suddenly opened up new sexual possibilities for people who had... more

A group of climate scientists warn that the potential for humanity's mass extinction has been dangerously underexplored. On this week’s... more

This week’s podcast extra is about podcasts, but this story has its roots in the early days of rock 'n' roll. Alan... more

Former president Donald Trump is trying to bury the January 6th committee’s findings, but his old allies aren’t helping. Meanwhile,... more

It's Shark Week. This year's Discovery programs boast flashy titles like Stranger Sharks, Air Jaws, Great White Serial Killer, and... more

Gas prices are coming down. Inflation is still going up. Jobs are strong, yet recession fears abound. This week, On... more

This weekend marks five brutal months since Russia invaded Ukraine — with no end in sight. And in Russia, support for... more

In 2014, the brutal killing of John and Joyce Sheridan, a prominent couple with personal ties to three governors, shocked... more

Earlier this year, the New Jersey Attorney General opened up an investigation into the killings of John and Joyce Sheridan,... more

Early in the pandemic, weight was named a risk factor for severe covid-19. But what if the greater risk is... more

This fall, students in Hong Kong will learn a new version of history — one that erases the fact the... more

The overturning of Roe v. Wade will remain the most discussed opinion of this Supreme Court term. But just a... more

As the country reels from last Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, people, politicians, and health... more

This week, the Supreme Court officially struck down Roe v. Wade, overturning fifty years of legal precedent and abortion rights... more