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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Episodes
A Historical Government Shutdown
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 6.66 MBAs 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? 0:00 Intro 1:15 It’s a game on the playground, not politics. 3:00 It’s easy to find a government worker who isn’t ...
Is R Kelly the man we believe him to be?
January 14, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBA 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. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Who actually knows R Kelly? Jimmy doesn’t 3:30 The allegations against R Kelly, from strange to weird. 5:30 The documentary crew was threatened not to release this 8:15 The possible reason R Kelly got away wi...
A New head for CBS News
January 12, 2019 22:30 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBCBS 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. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Sexual Harassment in the news world 2:50 Women are on the rise in Corporate America 5:15 The whole world is facing this problem 8:00 Power corrupts mo...
Some Bytes Behind the Media for around the Fireplace
January 10, 2019 14:30 - 15 minutes - 6.92 MBWant 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. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Dolphins Love to watch TV 4:00 WWE Interviewer Mean Gene is dead 6:00 A Small Western Massachusetts town refuses Comcast 8:15 Netflix pulls an episode in Saudi Arabia 10:00 Dan’s time on Bones 12:15 The Panda Cam is down, thank the Government for that. Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on i...
Drones show off a dividing line around the world
January 08, 2019 12:30 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MBWhen 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. 0:00 Intro 1:25 A project that started in South Africa 3:20 One side of the tracks and the other side of the tracks 4:30 It’s starting a conversation around the world 7:00 Are w...
Are reporters who cover Tennis being too negative?
January 07, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MBRecently, 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? 0:00 Intro 1:30 Dan and Jimmy play a guessing game 3:55 Is it just the media, or the game itself? 4:30 Examples of recent Tennis stories 7:50 You remember your athletic mistakes, even Dan does 10:15 We are our toughest critics 13:00 You can’t cheer if your a reporter Available to download and listen to now on iTunes,...
Is the New York Times Anti-Trump?
January 04, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 6.23 MBOf 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? 0:00 Intro 1:25 Some truth to the story? 3:20 How business drives the business 4:15 Is there a reason for journalists to be Anti-Trump? Should they be? 6:30 Humans are not perfect, we are all human 9:00 As usual, it’s all the Millennials fault. 11:30 We need to stick to the fundamentals of Journa...
Alexa gives more than she’s asked for
January 03, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MBOne 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? 0:00 Intro 2:10 A tale from Germany 3:30 Private conversations sent to another 5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits? 7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo 9:30 Where does the invasiveness end? 12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen. A...
New York Times vs The Washington Post
January 01, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MBTwo 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. 0:00 Intro 1:15 The two giants of print media 3:15 To investigate a story, to pursue a lead. 4:10 Vanity Fair article 6:00 Over a billion viewers/readers 8:15 Will newspapers ever die? 11:00 The inverted triangl...
Bytes Behind the Media: Holiday Edition
December 25, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 8.76 MBYou 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. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo Era 3:00 Should you dump your Facebook Stock? 4:50 Combatting Fake News 5:40 Jim Acosta and Jamal Khashoggi 6:30 Journalists across the world 9:20 Participants of t...
Tucker Carlson is losing advertisers
December 21, 2018 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.5 MBFox 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 Americans 5:00 How does one come to this country and make it dirty? 7:25 There needs to be a ...
Instagram and Social Media are being abused?
December 20, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MBSocial 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. 0:00 Intro 2:00 A cave in Canada is being abused? 4:15 The visuals make you just want to go there yourself. 6:30 Some places are asking tourists not to geotag their photos. 9:00 Some places are so small that ...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media for a story around the water cooler
December 18, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 6.45 MBWe 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. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Issues against journalists across the globe 3:20 Why is the media obsessed about suicide this time of year? 6:00 It’s a wonderful life folks 7:55 LA Times is joining the TV business 11:40 Red Sox color analyst new documentary Available to download and listen to now ...
Baby it’s not all right to sing this song
December 17, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MBRadio 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. 0:00 Intro 2:15 Lyrics of a past we want to forget 4:30 A lot of singers have done this song 6:00 You don’t think about the lyrics until you read them 9:30 Dan reads the lyrics 11:15 There are worse songs out there to protest Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHear...
Is Trump being a Grinch this year?
December 14, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBPresident 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? 0:00 Intro 1:30 Dan’s secret of the holiday party. 3:00 A lump of coal for the President? 5:45 There’s no room for just getting a...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
December 13, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBHere’s this week’s short stories that you can use to start a conversation at the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Kevin Hart is out of the Oscars. 5:30 Schindler’s List is being re-released. 9:50 Twitter is favored amongst advertisers. 10:45 Where do most people get their news from? 14:30 Jimmy rants against PBS 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://ww...
Do you suffer from Tocophobia?
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.31 MBWe’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. 0:00 Intro 1:15 What is Tocophobia? 3:45 Tocophobia is rising amongst social media users 6:30 “Just google childbirth and you will get a tsunami of horror stories” 8:45 The stories of childbirth aren’t the only sou...
Coverage of George H.W. Bush’s funeral
December 10, 2018 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.01 MBThis 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. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Sides were still present at the funeral. 2:20 Bush inspired us all, even Dan. 4:45 George H.W. Bush was always there ...
Leslie Moonves: The Past Revealed
December 07, 2018 23:45 - 13 minutes - 6.25 MBFormer 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. 0:00 Intro 1:15 A media mogul or a simple pig? 4:10 It’s all about money and reputation sometimes. 6:20 Is there any trust between others anymore? 8:30 Do we know the full story yet? 11:30 Lies can only cover up so much Available to download and listen to now on iTun...
Time for some Bytes for the water cooler
December 06, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBInterested 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. 0:00 Intro 0:45 What happened to MIC? 4:50 A startup at the World Trade Center? 5:45 The Corespondent is going up, and business is booming! 6:40 Tis the Hallmark Channel season. 8:50 Joe Buck gives credit where credit’s due 12:50 What do Americans spend on media a year? Available to download and ...
Where are all the Youtube stars?
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.77 MBRecently 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. 0:00 Intro 2:30 NPR is now following Youtuber's, or their stats anyways. 4:45 It’s all about following Youtube’s Algorithms. 7:30 Burning out and mental health is a serious subject, and these Youtuber’s are facing it 10:00 Millennials want it all, but don’t w...
A rally calls for press attention, but one station says NO!
December 03, 2018 03:14 - 17 minutes - 8.05 MBA 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. 0:00 Intro 2:00 “Here’s something you can cover on a slow day!” 5:00 There were more anti-protesters than actual protesters 8:30 Should the media cover publicity gimmicks? 11:20 The protesters weren’t even part of the Arkansas community 14:00 “We won’t give them what they are ...
Yahoo receives some dislikes to a new Ad Campaign
November 30, 2018 23:32 - 9 minutes - 4.43 MBSocial 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. 0:00 Intro 1:30 A very touchy subject 3:00 Two walls, one story, different sides 4:55 There is insensitivity in the media 6:20 Should you reflect something that is wrong? 8:10 Was it to just grab attention? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMe...
Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
November 29, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MBWant 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. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Airline complaint department is on Twitter 5:20 Cleaning up Instagram 6:40 “The Match” Mickelson vs Woods 9:00 $20 to watch "The Match” would you pay for it? 15:20 The White House Correspondents Dinner is going humorless Available to download and listen to now on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-media-w-dan-lothian-jim...
Environmental Journalism, the silent Killer.
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.59 MBOne 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. 0:00 Intro 2:30 “You’re taking your life in your hands” 5:00 Reporting on the environment is more risky than war reporting? 7:20 There’s always going to be controversial stories to report 10:30 Is activism to blame? 13:00 Reporters now have to deal with PTSD among other things 15:00 Reporters are threatened, yet they won’t see...
A Social Media Mother
November 26, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MBRaising 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. 0:00 Intro 2:00 The pleas on a Social Media Mother 4:00 Are you admired for your quality of work? 6:30 Criticism instead of compliments 8:00 The post from the Mother 11:20 You aren’t gonna be liked all the time Available to download and listen to now o...
The shops are open, and here’s what Massachusetts did!
November 23, 2018 22:02 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MBRecreational 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. 0:00 Intro 1:45 A historic day in Massachusetts 3:30 Reporters were all over the two stores 6:00 This is a great conversation to have 10:00 Education is the first step 13:30 Coverage by new hires Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with D...
Robot Reporters? Not a blank stare but an actual machine!
November 22, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBA 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? 0:00 Intro 2:00 You want to be natural and have a conversation with the audience 4:00 The robot looks creepy, but it also looks human 6:15 The world is becoming more like I Robot 7:45 Should there be a code of ethics for journalist and r...
Millennials are ruining TV
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.72 MBRatings 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. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Who’s watching TV? 3:30 Millennials are driven by one word: Free! 5:00 You can’t tell what I’ve been watching online? 8:45 Our viewing habits are all over the place 12:10 Ratings are down for a number of reasons 14:30 It’s a lot of work to...
Homeless man scams us all!
November 19, 2018 20:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MBA 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. 0:00 Intro 1:30 When was the last time you saw a homeless guy with $20 to give away? 3:00 Good intentions turned into a lot of greed 5:10 How was the scam found out? 7:00 What should they do to give back to the Homeless community? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now ...
A short meal before Thanksgiving, it time for some Bytes Behind The Media
November 16, 2018 20:00 - 19 minutes - 8.78 MBThis 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. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Jim Acosta is out, but now he’s back 3:54 Caravan Coverage gone silent? 7:00 Dan runs the numbers 9:00 Kirk Minihane is moving around at WEEI 11:20 Coverage of the California Wildfires 14:20 Reporters are putting themselves in the line of Fire 17:00 Rebui...
Hungry for a few more stories?
November 15, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MBListen to this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short and sweet stories that you can share around the water cooler at work. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Dan Kennedy on newspaper synergy. 2:45 What’s next for Megyn Kelly? 5:40 Gate recognition in China 6:46 Google home speakers for Free? 8:00 Jimmy on Icarus documentary 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 Mack Weldon, ...
www.broken!
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.8 MBThe 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. 0:00 Intro 1:30 It’s broken, and faded hope in Humanity is to blame! 3:50 Half the world is not connected, nearly 4 Billion people! 6:20 Media is a conduit for people, and the web is part of that. 9:00 Humans are not perfect beings, we have our faults. Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeart...
Amazon and the Washington Post, connected by one man
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MBWhat 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. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Recent Post journalist found dead, but the story isn’t covered 3:00 The Saudis are saying “Boycott Amazon!” 4:50 Can’t go for the media, but you can go against the company 7:20 Separating the business from the media Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. B...
The results are in… But wait there’s more?
November 10, 2018 03:00 - 13 minutes - 6.17 MBTuesday 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. 0:00 Intro 0:55 One last political ad on Sunday Night Football. 2:50 Fear ads always work and do the job. 5:00 What the ad represents. 7:10 The ad was so bad that Fox pulled it. 9:55 Labels are destroying democracy! 11...
Want some tidbits for the water cooler? Then listen to some Bytes Behind the Media!
November 08, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MBDan and Jimmy take a look at some smaller stories that have popped up this week and give their perspective on the matters. 0:00 Intro 1:00 A Trump supporter apologizes to Jim Acosta. 3:30 The Obamas on Netflix? 4:45 HBO now not on Dish Network. 5:55 Facebook’s new transition. 7:45 Instagram’s “I Voted” filter. 8:50 AI taking photos for you? Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is...
How does Rigor and Perseverance factor in at the New York Times?
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MBThe 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. 0:00 Intro 2:00 How many people are reading newspapers? How many are reading tabloids? 4:30 Those that are dedicated to Journalism. 6:30 The story of Trump’s Taxes by the New York Times. 9:00 Who it is that put’s the story together. 11:30 Jimmy makes a joke. Available to downloa...
Report what Trump says is ok and everything will be fine?
November 05, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MBOne 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. 0:00 Intro 1:45 I cannot believe this is happening in America 4:00 Axios, a new information website 7:30 Why not change F-O-X to T-R-U-M-P 9:55 With Trump, it’s my way or the high way 12:30 Getting you name in the newspaper, and the equivalent now 16:30 Is it time for the media to call themselves out? Availa...
Walkouts on Google and #MeToo
November 02, 2018 19:00 - 10 minutes - 4.63 MBDan 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. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Bosses encouraging the walkouts. 3:00 Is there ever a limit to what someone will want? 5:30 Is money a bigger factor than someone’s security and well being? 8:30 Employee’s walking off the job draws attention to what we need to examine. Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young ...
Hungry for a story but don’t have the time? Then listen to some of our Bytes Behind the Media.
November 01, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 5.43 MBDan and Jimmy bring you some tiny tidbits from stories this week that you can pass around the water cooler at work. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Trump beats up on CNN… again. With Twitter. 3:12 Cannabiswire: A new newsletter focusing on public health and issues facing the cannabis industry. 6:44 Homeless media? Hobo TV? 8:48 World Series opening video featuring Bill Belichick. Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you...
Microchips under the skin? It’s on the rise in Sweden.
October 30, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBSwedish 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. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Microchips in a dog, but now in a person? 3:00 With a swipe of the hand, your credit card info pays for your purchase. 5:00 The chips are in so much demand that the company has run out of stock. 8:15 A lot of technical companies have their roots in Sweden Available for...
Law Enforcement Museum in hot water?
October 29, 2018 01:30 - 12 minutes - 5.86 MBThe 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. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Less about guns and more about the museum in general. 3:00 All the good cops do, but not showing much of the bad things that can happen. 5:10 Create discussions on the issues of the museum. 6:20 Dan’s SWAT experience 8:20 The objective is to deesca...
Is Megyn Kelly on her way out?
October 26, 2018 20:50 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MBMegyn 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. 0:00 Intro 0:45 The brightest career, the darkest fall. 2:15 Thinking before you speak always helps. 4:30 There’s a deep context that not many know about when you're young. 8:00 Parenting is a difficult job, but teaching them right versus wrong is an even tougher one. 9:30 Times are a-changing, or are they? Availabl...
Bytes Behind the Media
October 25, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 3.45 MBWant 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. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Facts on Broadway with Daniel Radcliffe. 2:40 Half of College Students can’t tell what is really Fake News. 5:27 Spotify parody scares more than amuses. Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Mack Weldon, use special code CLNS for 20% off ...
How Sinclair Broadcasting gets to you
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MBSinclair 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. 0:00 Intro 0:55 The story of Sinclair: The New Yorker. 2:30 Sinclair controls several battleground states. 5:00 They have gone through several loopholes to get their stations. 7:15 Reporters face an air of intimidation and fear with Sinclair. 9:58 It’s hard to do something right when a stat...
A Journalist Murdered and the story that is told.
October 21, 2018 23:00 - 15 minutes - 7.18 MBJournalist 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. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Khashoggi: Who he was and what he did. 3:34 This case has been particularly disturbing. 5:03 Quote on media coverage in Arab governments. 8:00 “What are you doing to address Human Rights?” 9:20 “Oil has been the foundation of Saudi Arabia, but it’s ...
#MeToo in the Sports World and Cristiano Ronaldo
October 19, 2018 19:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn 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. 0:00 Intro 0:55 #MeToo in the world today and where it isn’t. 2:10 A Man that Jimmy does not like. 4:05 What Ronaldo is accused of 5:00 Sports reporters have largely ignored the #MeToo movement in sports. 8:10 The reason why the sports reporters are not covering these incidents. 11:30 What the real story...
Take a byte out of fake media with the iffy quotient.
October 18, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 6.26 MBWant 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. 0:00 Intro 0:50 The Iffy Quotient 2:20 NFL ratings are down, NBA ratings are up. 7:05 Boston’s local teams are pretty good this season. 8:22 Civil Media, trying to change journalism. 10:30 Facebook lifts their ban on cannabis searching Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Mack W...
Mormon women fast from social media. Should we?
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MBSocial Media overwhelming you? Take a break and leave it behind like these Mormon women in Utah. 0:00 Intro 1:20 10 day fast from social media. 3:00 Why only the Women? 5:10 You can control the Wifi in your house, use it to stop social media use. 7:20 It’s something we all need to think about. Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Mack Weldon, use special code CLNS for 20% off your first purcha...
Paying a high price for investigative journalism.
October 14, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MBWhen 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. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Journalists are being murdered. 2:10 Concern from the international community. 4:50 Where’s the respect for basic humanity? 7:30 This is not a laughing matter. 10:40 Over 150 journalists have been imprisoned. Available for download now on iTunes and CLNSMedia. Behind the Media with Dan Lo...