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On the Media is a weekly show that uses the media as a lens to understand our world. On the Media listeners say the show is an essential companion, helping them survive the firehose of media coming at them 24/7. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, the show does not do ‘hot takes’, instead offering listeners context, historical parallels, media analysis and often a much appreciated deep exhale. On the Media hosts have an eye on the nuances and details regularly missed by other outlets which helps listeners understand where they should be paying attention (and what they can afford to ignore). Our media diets have untruths woven in, and inconvenient truths left out. These are the bits explored every week at On the Media.

Episodes

How to Read a President, with Carlos Lozada, Vinson Cunningham, and Curtis Sittenfeld

03 May 2024

50m

'The Three Body Problem' And the Rise of Chinese Science Fiction

01 May 2024

19m

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This podcast episode explores the thriving science fiction scene in China, largely driven by the global acclaim of The Three Body Problem. The genre's rise is viewed as a form of soft power, showcasing China's commitment to science and technology and its aspirations for the future. However, the connection between the C...