Feb 14, 202624 minS0
<p>Episode Summary</p><p>In this episode, I discuss how online trolling and "Schadenfreude" are driving us deeper into ideological bubbles, using a viral Reddit post about a fake ICE tip hotline as a case study. I...
About this Podcast:
The news today is engineered to provoke us, to keep us angry, anxious, and divided. Vet the News is a podcast about slowing down, getting past the rage-bait, and understanding our reactions so we can find our way back to meaningful conversation. We live in an era of 24-hour breaking news cycles and algorithms designed to trigger our "fight or flight" response. This show offers a much-needed pause to examine the information we consume and, more importantly, how it consumes us. Instead of just dismissing the "other side," we look deeper into the experiences and motivations that make certain arguments resonate so deeply. On Vet the News, we explore: ▸ The "Why" Behind the Rage: Investigating the underlying fears and values that make reactive arguments feel like common sense to those who hold them. ▸ Deconstructing the Programming: Understanding how our backgrounds, en
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What is Vet the News about?
The news today is engineered to provoke us, to keep us angry, anxious, and divided. Vet the News is a podcast about slowing down, getting past the rage-bait, and understanding our reactions so we can find our way back to meaningful conversation.
What has Vet the News covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Should We Celebrate Leopards Eating Faces?" (14 February 2026, 24 minutes), "DHS Funding: The Long Game of Rebuilding Trust" (3 February 2026, 32 minutes), and "Charlie Kirk: A Case Study in Better Conversations" (26 January 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Vet the News publish?
Vet the News publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 5 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Vet the News?
Booking probability for Vet the News is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Vet the News requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Vet the News's contact route on record: verified email.
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Feb 3, 202632 minS0<p>Episode Summary</p><p>I'll be honest, the escalating situation in Minnesota is weighing heavy on me, it's really feeling like a big moment in history like the Civil Rights protests of history. But today I want to...
Jan 26, 202622 minS0<p>Episode Summary</p><p>This episode, I explore an event that served as the catalyst for this show: the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media firestorm that followed. What I learned in conversations following...
Jan 17, 202640 minS0<p>Episode Summary</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the polarizing media coverage surrounding two major recent events: the ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. I...
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Introducing Vet the News
Jan 11, 202637 minS0<p>Episode Summary</p><p>Welcome to the very first episode of Vet the News.</p><p>Like a lot of you, I’ve felt frustrated by the constant cycles of outrage and the superficial arguments that dominate our social media...
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