Behind the Media w/ Dan Lothian
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLong-time veteran White House correspondent Dan Lothian discusses the news and issues taking place in the worlds of current events, sports and pop culture. Joined by fellow veteran broadcaster Jimmy Young and a wide variety of guests, this podcast provides a unique perspective on how the media operates in today's society. Behind the Media is available whereever you get your podcasts and http://www.clnsmedia.com
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Is Facebook using data improperly?
April 25, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBRewarding friends and punishing rivals, is Facebook using its user data as a carrot and a stick? Dan and Jimmy take a look at what might be the next controversy for Social Media giant Facebook. 0:00 Intro 1:45 The site is the destination 3:45 Its a game of favorites 6:45 Cutting off competitors and rewarding loyal customers. 9:00 What does the audience have control over? 11:00 How do you please both sides of the problem? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and...
The Coverage of the Notre Dame Fire
April 23, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 8.01 MBIt was a shocking moment with thousands watching as the famous Notre Dame Cathedral burnt down. A bastion of the Parisian city, it took 200 years to built and had withstood countless wars and conflicts. The city of lights has lost one of its brightest bulbs, and the world was covering it in kind. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Breaking news on National News and Social Media. 4:00 Numerous sources from all across the board. 7:00 The artwork was largely removed beforehand for the renovations. 9:00 But w...
Time for this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media
April 18, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MBWant a good story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our short stories in this weeks’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 0:55 A Black Hole, seen clearly for the first time. 2:30 What is a Black Hole? 4:00 Jenna Bush Hager is now the fourth hour of Today. 5:20 Allison Mack pleaded guilty for a cult like organization. 8:00 All national morning shows are anchored by women! 9:30 Procter & Gamble challenges Social Media 11:00 Walt Disney starts their own streaming servic...
An interview with a robot
April 16, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 5.49 MBInterviews, they can be nerve-racking, frightening, and even downright biased in some cases, but what if we take the human element out of the picture? An AI or a Robot can take over, and conduct the interview. Does it sound interesting, or more of a nightmare? 0:00 Intro 1:15 All the little details, gone from the process. 3:30 The director even interviewed, with Dan no less. 5:00 2 years later, the director is still here. 6:30 A transcript of the interview. 9:00 Is an AI the solution? ...
A fake story that reporters bought
April 16, 2019 01:30 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBWhat happens when you take a comedian and give him a “Miracle” story? You get reporters that believe the story, only to find out that it was fake all along! 0:00 Intro 1:45 The story and the punchline 3:45 A scam or a scientific breakthrough? 5:00 Used tissues is the answer… what? 7:15 The reporter chases down the story. 9:00 The problem at the route of the story. 10:30 The timetable doesn’t have time for research Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now o...
Julian Assange: Hero of Free Speech or Traitor of criminal intent?
April 13, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MBJulian Assange has been formally arrested in the UK. Following his removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy, talks of extradition and trial were in the air. Is he a criminal, or justified for his actions? 0:00 Intro 1:30 7 Years in an Embassy 4:30 Fact finding or dirt digging? 7:00 It’s a case by case basis. 10:15 Jimmy “Loves” Public Radio 12:30 Assange isn’t the only one at fault. 15:00 The Pentagon Papers, a similar story. 17:45 Investigate the source, and know the consequences. 19:45...
Want a short story? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media
April 11, 2019 17:00 - 10 minutes - 5.04 MBBringing you a short story that you can share around the water cooler, it’s time for our weekly edition of Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Bite sized books 2:30 Good Reads challenge 4:55 Joe Biden parody meme 6:45 Dan’s experience with Joe Biden 9:20 City news sites: Your local news. Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off ...
How to reach young people with news?
April 09, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 5.34 MBWhat’s the best way to reach young people with news? Dan and Jimmy take a look at how stories get to the eyes of today’s youth. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Podcasting seems to be one way 3:30 A short story in a short video, with reactions and sharing 5:15 Interaction with the audience is the way forward 7:45 Young people like the story their way 10:15 If you have the following, why don’t you use it? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Me...
Access to a Journalist’s notes
April 08, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 5.86 MBWould you want to look at the complete work of a journalist? One lawmaker is proposing that there should be a way to check in on the entire work process from start to finish. Dan and Jimmy take a look at why this isn’t as good an idea as many would think. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Were journalists always hounded like they are today? 4:00 Someone can look at the raw footage/notes of the story. 5:45 He who proposed the bill, immediately announces his retirement. 7:00 Many say this is a bad idea. 9...
Social Media builds a Wall between us
April 05, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutes - 8.03 MBSeems that we are building a wall between us all through social media, and we don’t mind it. Is there an easy way around it, or are we just going to be divided forever? 0:00 Intro 1:00 The word Media creates feelings of anger 3:30 The comments we leave behind 5:15 We seem to be a little trapped in our ways, or in our phones. 7:15 70% of people admit to being on Social Media during the day, 82% say it’s a waste of time. 9:30 What is “good” for wasting time? 11:30 Should the Government ...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
April 04, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBNeed a good story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our short Bytes Behind the Media to catch up on some short stories to share with the folks at the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Google bringing news to underserved communities. 4:40 McDonald’s Breakfast hard as a rock. 7:15 Limiting the hate on Facebook 10:30 Making sense of the Smolett case Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is b...
How to control suicide contagion
April 02, 2019 17:30 - 8 minutes - 4.05 MBWith mass shootings and murder becoming a regular feature in the news, how can we stop the fallout of those that are committing suicide from these depressing stories? 0:00 Intro 1:00 A conversation that still continues 2:45 It use to be that you didn’t report on it 4:50 Sensitivity is the key in these stories 6:40 It’s more than one single issue 8:30 Call 1-800-273-8255, the International Suicide Prevention Hotline Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now o...
News is EVERYWHERE! Where do you see it?
April 01, 2019 17:30 - 13 minutes - 6.44 MBFrom the Gas station to the comfort of your couch, the news is consumed on a daily basis in numerous locations. Dan and Jimmy discuss a recent survey that asks what is the most visited place that news is observed. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Watching the News in many forms 4:00 Local News has it all 6:15 Weather is hard to predict, but harder to be right. 8:00 TV still leads, but Digital continues to grow. 10:00 It’s all about the local community. 12:00 Trust of an Anchor Available to download a...
The Aftermath of the Mueller Report
March 29, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.01 MB1 Year, 10 Months and 7 long days of coverage of the special report from special council Robert Mueller, and we finally get to read it. And now news organizations will be reading over 300 pages looking for anything of interest to report. Dana and Jimmy take a look at this reporting and ask if it’s of any interest anymore. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Innocent until proven guilty, or guilty until proven innocent? 4:00 Lots if fact checking is needed for this report 7:30 Not everyone behind a desk is a...
It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
March 28, 2019 19:00 - 9 minutes - 4.6 MBIn this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media, we tackle some short stories that we thought were too good to pass up for the week. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Filming while driving at 105MPH 3:10 Jeff Bezos takes on the National Inquirer 5:00 Talk about sending a package 7:00 Three Billboards in real life. 9:00 Ratings on shows about the rich are up Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought...
Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel from the past
March 26, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 4.29 MBDigging up an old clip from a segment from the 1990s might show more than you think. We were different people back then, from our hairstyles to what we wore, and how we acted while on camera. Dan and Jimmy take a look at a clip that Katie Couric recently dug up of her and Bryant Gumbel. 0:00 Intro 1:30 What were they thinking? 3:00 Is this a new trend or pattern of looking to the past? 5:00 It was an uncomfortable conversation about Maternity Leave. 6:50 30 Years later, has anything cha...
AI isn’t as scary as we think
March 25, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 6.12 MBFor years, we’ve been told that AI taking over would be the end of us all. It’s been the plot of a few movies, but apparently one article says that it’s not as scary as some might think. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Is Artificial Intelligence a good or bad thing? 4:15 A new study on automation and AI. 7:15 It helps make news delivery more efficient 9:00 You put the data in and the algorithm learns from it 12:00 Can an AI be objectionable? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedi...
Is Journalism an Elite Group?
March 24, 2019 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBIs elitism ruining Journalism? Is it a special club that only a few can join if they make the right choices? Dan and Jimmy take a look back at the way it all starts, and tries to answer the question. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Are Journalists elitist? 3:10 Are there certain schools to go to if you want to become a Journalist? 5:30 Jimmy talks about his student’s success. 7:00 Does limiting diversity in the school limits them in the newsroom? 9:45 How do you fix the diversity issue? 12:15 The new...
Behind the Media Special Episode: The New Zealand Massacre
March 19, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBReporting on a disaster is never easy, and when it comes to a mass shooting it gets even harder. You want to let the public know the details, but what information is acceptable to share? In this special episode of Behind the Media, Dan talks about the the efforts of reporters in New Zealand and abroad, as well as the different ways this story is being shown across the world. Our hearts at Behind the Media go out to those affected by this tragedy. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Facebook Live: A tool for m...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
March 14, 2019 18:30 - 12 minutes - 5.71 MBWant a short story? Then you're in luck! It’s time for our weekly edition of Bytes Behind the Media! 0:00 Intro 0:40 PBS is heading out west 3:20 How far someone is willing to go to get the money shot. 4:45 Jimmy broadens his horizons on R Kelly. 8:00 Interviews: The good and The bad. Available to download and listen to now on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-media-w-dan-lothian-jimmy-young-veteran-white/id1276306575?mt=2) , CLNSMedia (https://www.clnsmedia.com/lifestyles/) ...
Is there a right way to cut the cord?
March 12, 2019 18:30 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBWith so many channels on cable tv, some are still debating cutting it so they can pay less. Is there a way to do it all in one go, or should you keep certain parts? 0:00 A lackluster Intro 1:15 Reverend Jimmy takes over the show. 3:30 Over the air tv with an antenna is one way to go. 6:00 Why not charge for what you watch, when you watch it? 8:00 What do you watch, and where do you watch it? 8:45 A trip down memory lane. 11:00 The way we receive our content has changed over time. Ava...
The NBA vs Millennials
March 10, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutes - 5.95 MBAs Millennials are cutting the cord or not even plugging it in, the NBA is trying to gain their viewership. How are they trying, well Dan and Jimmy will give you a look behind the media of the NBA. 0:00 Intro 1:15 The behavior of players and owners play a lot in the situation. 3:30 It’s all about the live sports. 5:10 Dan reads from the article about the NBA & Millennials. 7:00 Is it viewed on live tv or on an app? 9:15 What is really being measured, and what isn’t? 11:30 How do you m...
The DNC blocks Fox News
March 09, 2019 02:00 - 15 minutes - 7.1 MBFollowing the recent leanings of Fox News, the Democratic National Convention has barred them from hosting a debate. Has it finally gotten to the point where News media and Politics are one? 0:00 Intro 1:15 Should a News organization be banned from a debate? 4:00 Are we in the middle of a civil war between news outlets? 6:00 Controversy is everywhere now, nowhere is safe! 7:55 A quote from the DNC Chairman 11:00 We can’t let politics run the media, and we can’t let the media determine ...
It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
March 07, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MBWant an interesting story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media to pick up on a short story that you can share around the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Bitcoin has been going down, but some say it’s still valuable. 3:15 Comments on Youtube Videos of minors have been disabled. 5:00 A new algorithm to detect minors in Youtube videos. 6:30 When should you shut down your computer? 9:45 Teens fact-checking social media Available to download and listen to now on iTunes ...
An apology for a young journalist, Hilde Lysiak
March 05, 2019 18:00 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBYoung journalist Hilde Lysiak has been following in her father’s footsteps, publishing her own paper for several years now. But when investigating a story in a small town in Arizona, the local sheriff threatened to arrest her. Now the town is apologizing for the actions of the sheriff. 0:00 Intro 1:45 People let their guards down with young reporters 4:00 Hard hitting questions from a 12 year old. 5:15 She’s been reporting for 4 years. 6:50 A class 5 felony for a 12 year old? 8:30 The ...
Do you trust the Media?
March 05, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBHow far have we fallen in the public’s eye? Media is now the highest mistrust service in the US. How far will we fall, and will we ever gain back the trust of the people? 0:00 Intro 1:15 60% of people say that we pay for our sources. 2:40 Do you know the difference between a paid source and a real source? 4:30 Host’s opinion vs a caller’s opinion. 7:00 Is it all about transparency? 10:30 One day, maybe there will be trust in the media again. 13:00 Ideas to help restore trust with the ...
The Good, the Bad, and the Cohen
March 02, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBMichael Cohen has taken the stand, and millions were glued to the testimonies. Was what he said true, or just more lies? Will we ever see the outcome of these hearings soon, or is this just another episode of the worlds wackiest series. 0:00 Intro 1:50 The way things are said can impact how you take it. 4:00 The viewers by network 6:00 Regardless of what is said, Cohen is still going to jail. 7:45 The networks were the most partisan of them all. 9:20 Is it all just for the ratings now?...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
February 28, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MBTime for your weekly dose of small stories that happened in the week, in this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Robert Kraft get’s caught. 2:50 How will this impact Kraft? 6:00 There are cameras everywhere, EVERYWHERE! 6:50 A Coast Guard employee with a laundry list of targets. 7:40 Dan’s training with the Coast Guard. 10:00 Pedophiles on Youtube 12:20 Nest had a Microphone? What? 13:25 The death of Nick Cafardo Available to download and listen to now on iTunes (https:...
Your AI at home now helps fuel politics
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 5.74 MBThat home assistant has always been listening, and now it’s giving away the info to political campaigns. Who would have thought that Alexa would be getting political any time soon? 0:00 Intro 1:20 Are we living in 1984? 3:00 An electronic fence that collects your data. 4:30 A Church Lady reference 6:30 Technology can do anything 8:40 If you’re in the building, we will know. 10:20 Life isn’t easy, but does some tech make it better or worse? 11:30 Don’t go into technology blindly. Ava...
Is admitting the news media too liberal a death sentence?
February 25, 2019 02:00 - 11 minutes - 5.37 MBThe accusation being made on a daily basis is that the news industry is too liberal, being labeled as much as you would think. But is it actually? Would anyone admit it if it was true? 0:00 Intro 1:30 Always do your homework when doing a story. 3:00 Is it the organization or the employees? 4:15 How Dan met his wife. 6:15 When we make labels, we make the divide between us even bigger. 7:45 It’s important to have a diverse, opinionated newsroom. 9:50 We all come to the table with bias, ...
The story revealed: Jussie Smollett
February 23, 2019 01:30 - 15 minutes - 7.01 MBAt first it was a story of a hate crime against him, not things are turned against Jussie Smollett, as we now know that he orchestrated the entire event. We first talked about this story a few weeks ago when it first broke, but now we are at it again, and taking you Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 1:10 The details at first were a bit sketchy. 2:55 The story was falling apart as it progressed. 4:45 It was all directed by Smollett, from start to finish. 6:00 This has happened before, a story...
Kim Kardashian’s at it again
February 21, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutes - 5.09 MBMany of us drop what we are doing when Kim Kardashian does anything, how does someone get to that level of famous? She’s at it again with a new message and a new photo, that has the focus of hundreds of thousands. 0:00 Intro 1:00 You put her name in the tagline and it’s an instant hit. 2:15 A picture that says more than you think. 3:45 A image of reality 5:00 Wearing make-up on television 6:50 Shouldn’t we feel comfortable with how we naturally look. 9:00 We are who we are, no matter ...
Are kids Media illiterate?
February 20, 2019 00:30 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBToday, we teach our kids a lot of things, from being a good person in life and how to do the best they can, but are we teaching them media literacy as well? Or is it going the way of cursive and becoming something we never teach again? 0:00 Intro 1:10 So much media, but what is true and what is false? 3:00 Question everything you see in media 4:50 A D.A.R.E. program for media literacy 6:20 What about reading and writing? When our young ones are in the world of texting. 7:10 Lester Holt...
A year after Parkland, can AI make things safer?
February 18, 2019 01:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBLast year, a tragedy struck Parkland in the form of a school shooting. Today, we wonder what we could do differently, and ask if AI can play a role in stopping these tragedies from happening in the first place. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Are there signs that we are missing that AI can pick up? 4:15 Machine learning that looks for anything and everything. 7:30 We closed the curtains before, now we leave them wide open. 10:15 How much would you reveal to an AI? 13:30 Who has access to the informati...
A Host-less Oscars
February 14, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBIt’s a new format for one of Hollywoods oldest awards shows, an Oscars without a Host. Following Kevin Hart’s removal as this years host, it seems they’re going to do away with a host. Does this spell a new age of award shows without a host, or is this just a one time situation? 0:00 Intro 0:55 The past always comes back to haunt you. 1:45 The story with Kevin Hart 3:40 Regrets of the past and apologizing for the future 4:00 The hunt for a new host for the Oscars 7:00 The new format fo...
The Super Bowl: Ratings and Commercials
February 11, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe New England Patriots and the LA Rams went head to head in Super Bowl LIII and… well it happened. We could go on and on about the entire event, but today we're talking about commercials in-between the action and the ratings of the overall event. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Jimmy is sick of Nielsen, is their system broken? 5:00 98.2 Million viewers of this years Super Bowl. Seems small doesn’t it? 8:50 Ratings are down, but cost for advertising is up. 11:45 Is the Super Bowl commercial becoming i...
How’s the Fighting against Fake News?
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBHow do you combat Fake News? Some say that what’s being done is not enough. Dan and Jimmy take a look to see how the efforts have been going. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Has the content been curated? 4:00 It’s easier to get around a wall than it is to build one. 6:00 What does URL Stand for? 7:20 Change the URL and your content stays up. 10:00 A story from Jimmy and Dan’s past 13:00 Israeli Air is prepared 15:30 Why didn’t safeguards come when Social Media started out? Available to download and...
An electronic eye into your life
February 05, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MBElectronic doorbells let us see who’s at the door even if we aren’t there to greet them, but are they seeing too much? Dan and Jimmy take a look to see if the doorbell is seeing too much. 0:00 Intro 1:15 A doorbell with a camera to watch your packages 3:20 Some of these package thefts are ridiculous. 4:30 Do you have a suspicious face? 6:15 An interesting article from the Washington Post. 8:30 Even the Feds are putting tape on their cameras. 11:00 Criminals always find a way around wa...
Jussie Smollett Attacked!
February 04, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.85 MBEmpire actor Jussie Smollett was recently attacked, but details on what happened are a bit peculiar. Dan and Jimmy take a finer look at the details of this story. 0:00 Intro 1:30 A story under intense investigation, but does not feel right. 4:00 There are a lot of things in this story. 6:10 The initial report that was filed has expanded. 8:20 Is it all a tall tale for attention? 11:00 Is it a story to cover up something else? 13:45 Is it a publicity stunt? 15:15 What do you do for en...
This week’s Bytes Behind the Media
February 01, 2019 21:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBWant some stories for your Super Bowl party? Then listen to this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short stories that range from the Super Bowl to the latest news. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Reporters are freezing to bring you the story, realism or recklessness? 3:00 Is the current weather entertainment or real news? 5:20 Why are people angry over a free news app? 9:00 Is Trump getting his ideas from movies? 12:00 Patriots/Rams Super Bowl LIII, and who is announcing it. Available to downloa...
A short Byte on the Super Bowl
February 01, 2019 20:15 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MBThis short special story is all focused on our thoughts on the Super Bowl coming up this weekend. Tune into this week's Bytes Behind the Media for more short stories to share at your big Super Bowl party. This podcast is available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off your purchase.
This week’s Bytes Behind the Media
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 4.72 MBWant a story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media to have a short story that will impress everyone at the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 0:55 A new drive on Sports Illustrated magazine’s cover. 3:30 Newspapers around the world cut several jobs, is it a declining market? 5:10 Ratings are up for the NFL 6:30 A Sopranos prequel with the actor’s son. 8:00 Capturing the last voices of the Holocaust. 8:55 A documentary on Michael Jackson Available to download and listen to n...
She preformed for Trump, now she’s been labeled an outcast
January 29, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 3.75 MBA professional singer was told by her friends and family not to do a performance, but she thought she could help bridge the gap between Trump and the people. Years later it turns out it didn’t work, and all her friends and family have turned against her. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Another rush to judgement story 2:30 A bridge builder, not a destroyer 3:30 The fallout of her performance 5:25 It’s a growing mob mentality we have 7:15 Keep the show rolling, no matter what Available to download and ...
Where in the world is Morning Joe?
January 28, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.62 MBWhen you're watching Morning Joe you typically see them with the capitol building in the background, but are they really there? Turns out they filmed a few off stage in Florida but kept the background. 0:00 Intro 1:30 What is in the background might not be where they are. 2:20 Dan’s own experience. 3:20 This isn’t a new thing, stations and studios do this all the time. 5:15 In studio or outside? Which has the better image? 7:50 Is it fake news when it’s the theme of the show? 8:45 The...
A Showdown at Washington D.C. and across the Country
January 26, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBA kid with a Make America Great Again hat, and a Native American Elder stand off against each other. Or did they? Sides were formed faster than anyone knew what really happened, details were lost in the hate, and everything with this situation went to the extreme. The blame goes around, and Dan and Jimmy take a look at why this story blew up like it did. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Everyone was talking about this video 3:30 There’s more than one side to this story 6:00 The masses have formed sides, ...
It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.39 MBNeed some quick stories for the water cooler at work? Then listen to our short news stories in this week’s Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Youtube is asking it’s users to be safe 2:15 The viral ice disk from Maine 3:45 A speaker that has someone listening to what you search for 6:30 Jimmy rants against Waze 7:20 Bob Costas finally retires 10:00 Did Bob stay too long? Or had a very long career? 11:50 Les Moonves is still fighting Available to download and listen to now on iTunes (https...
Airport lounges drop CNN and Fox
January 22, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 7.37 MBIn airports around the country, it seems that many of the private lounges are dropping CNN and Fox from their televisions. Have airports finally had it with those two news outlets? Or is this just a personal preference of those that work there? Dan and Jimmy take a look at what is going on. 0:00 Intro 1:15 The amenities of an airport lounge 3:10 Ink magazine is breaking this story 5:15 Switching from the news to the Cooking Channel 7:30 News and politics are becoming lumped together 9:...
Another Journalist lost for their story
January 21, 2019 00:30 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBA journalist was investigating FIFA for corruption and was writing a story about it, and now he is dead. This marks yet another journalist killed for the story they were writing, bringing up the question again of why does this keep happening? 0:00 Intro 1:20 Another death for a profession that didn’t warrant it. 3:00 Public leaders were encouraging this journalists death. 5:30 Corruption at it’s finest, bribery. 7:15 It’s at all levels of the sport, not just the higher ups. 9:40 The ma...
Journalism: Then and Now
January 19, 2019 01:39 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MBThe Decade challenge is having people post photos of them ten years ago and them now, and is becoming a fast growing trend. The question Dan and Jimmy ask is how did journalism change in the past decade? 0:00 Intro 1:00 How do these things start? 2:15 It’s a completely different landscape 4:00 Is it declining audience, or a fractured one? 7:40 We’re flipping the industry now 9:30 What factors into a decision of who goes to the anchor desk? 11:30 Technology is making the storytelling m...
Here’s some Bytes Behind the Media
January 17, 2019 15:00 - 13 minutes - 6.01 MBWant some stories for the water cooler? Then tune into this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short stories that you can share with anyone you want. 0:00 Intro 0:55 The cost of a 30 second ad in the Super Bowl 3:10 One photographers obsession 5:20 Instagram is a new product market 6:15 Jeff Bezos and his divorce 9:30 IBDM ads a streaming service 11:00 Ice Cube is becoming a media mogul Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind th...