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Posting Through It062: MAGA's Fight for the Future of Right-Wing Media feat. Angelo CarusoneAngelo Carusone, a legendary observer of the conservative movement and the president of Media Matters for America, joins Mike and Jared to break down how Candace Owens has hijacked online discourse surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination and managed to drag MAGA media into a chaos spiral as 2025 comes to a close. Together, they explore where fractures in the MAGA movement might lead and whether spats of infighting can actually give rise to more sinister political force.Worried about demons? This episode of Posting Through It might just save you. Links for Angelo:C...
2025-12-151h 08
The ContextMaybe Don’t Get All Your News from Podcasts, AmericaHow did right wing voices take over podcasting? Media analyst Angelo Carusone joins host Alex Lovit to discuss how the online media ecosystem came to be dominated by anti-inclusive and authoritarian narratives and what that means for democracy.
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2025-10-2141 min
The Weeknight‘Manipulation and Control’October 13, 2025 8pm: Trump’s White House is off the rails, in the past week persecuting his political enemies, levying new tariffs on China, and laying off over 4,000 federal workers. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters and Ankush Khardori, former Federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to break down the administration’s escalating authoritarian rhetoric. And, as the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, federal courts may shutter and programs like SNAP are slated to run out of funds unless a deal is reached soon. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Everett Kelley, Nati...
2025-10-1445 minThe Weeknight‘Redefining Dissent as Treason’October 6, 2025 7p: Donald Trump’s hand-picked U.S. attorney can’t find any career prosecutors willing to bring James Comey to trial. Politico’s Ankush Khardori and the President and Chair of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone, join The Weeknight to break down the MSNBC exclusive reporting. Plus, Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona discusses why she is still waiting to be sworn into Congress. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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2025-10-0741 min
The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle'Tilting at windmills': Trump comes to the UN to rant about the U.N.Jimmy Kimmel’s show returns to ABC's air after a brief suspension over his comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder — what he had to say. Then, Donald Trump talks poll numbers and border security as he brings a campaign-style speech to the U.N. Plus, what business leaders are really thinking about the state of Trump’s economy. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Gillian Tett, Carlos Curbelo, Oliver Darcy, Angelo Carusone, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...
2025-09-2446 minThe Weeknight‘Fighting Over Folding’September 22, 2025 7p: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is returning to television Tuesday night following the show’s suspension last week. Angelo Carusone, President and Chair of Media Matters, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of The Center for American Progress, join The Weeknight hosts to discuss ABC’s decision to reinstate the late-night show after widespread backlash. Plus, Donald Trump is very publicly calling for the prosecution of his perceived enemies. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer joins The Weeknight hosts to break down Trump’s latest social media rant and the real-life implications. For more, follow us on Insta...
2025-09-2342 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone & Randi WeingartenMedia Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1751 minThe Weeknight‘Follow the Money’September 8, 2025 8pm: Rep. Jasmine Crockett from the House Oversight Committee weighs in on the fight for transparency on The Epstein Files. Plus legal analyst Mary McCord and political analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in on the newly-released Epstein estate documents, and new reporting from the New York Times on JP Morgan Chase and Epstein. And, Political Analyst Brendan Buck and Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone discuss the Democrats options as a fight to fund the government approaches. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, s...
2025-09-0941 min
KACCOn the Media - Trump's Fact Eradication Program. Plus, How Jubilee is Transforming Political DebatePresident Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weak jobs report. On this week’s On the Media, how the Trump administration is threatening government data. Plus, a viral YouTube channel raises questions about the meaning of political debate. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone situates President Trump’s recent firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics within a larger effort to discount facts that aren’t politically convenient. Plus, Amy O’Hara, a professor at Georgetown's Massive Data Institute, on the importance of government data, and Andreas Georgiou, a scholar in statistics a...
2025-08-0850 minAdam Curry's PodcastsOn the Media - Trump's Fact Eradication Program. Plus, How Jubilee is Transforming Political DebatePresident Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weak jobs report. On this week’s On the Media, how the Trump administration is threatening government data. Plus, a viral YouTube channel raises questions about the meaning of political debate. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone situates President Trump’s recent firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics within a larger effort to discount facts that aren’t politically convenient. Plus, Amy O’Hara, a professor at Georgetown's Massive Data Institute, on the importance of government data, and Andreas Georgiou, a scholar in statistics a...
2025-08-0850 min
On the MediaTrump's Fact Eradication Program. Plus, How Jubilee is Transforming Political DebatePresident Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weak jobs report. On this week’s On the Media, how the Trump administration is threatening government data. Plus, a viral YouTube channel raises questions about the meaning of political debate. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone situates President Trump’s recent firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics within a larger effort to discount facts that aren’t politically convenient. Plus, Amy O’Hara, a professor at Georgetown's Massive Data Institute, on the importance of government data, and Andreas Georgiou, a scholar in statistics a...
2025-08-0850 minThe WeeknightThe Weeknight August 4 7p: "Existential Crisis For Democracy"Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have fled the state to block a GOP-backed push to rig the congressional map. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins The Weeknight to respond to the GOP’s redistricting plan and why he calls it “an authoritarian move” by the White House. Plus, Former Federal Prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Angelo Carusone, the President and CEO of Media Matters for America, break down the Trump administration’s latest attempt to distract from the Epstein scandal: a new grand jury investigation.
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2025-08-0542 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone & Rep. Greg CasarMedia Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-3148 min
Deadline: White House“Factual discrepancies”Nicolle Wallace on the multiplying questions around Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Trump criticizing Jerome Powell during a bill signing, and the Senate confirmation of Emil Bove for a lifelong seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Joined by: Julie K. Brown, Angelo Carusone, Ankush Khardori, Steve Liesman, Maria Aspan, Marc Elias, Mitch Landrieu, Kristy Greenberg and Associate Justice Allison Riggs.
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2025-07-311h 25Deadline: White House“What’s going on stinks to high heaven”Nicolle Wallace on the second day of DOJ interviews with Maxwell for the second day, the FCC approving the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, and how smaller law firms are challenging the Trump administration’s agenda. Joined by: Julie K. Brown, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, Cornell Belcher, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rev. Al Sharpton, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, and Traci Feit Love.
2025-07-261h 25Deadline: White House“On the defensive”Nicolle Wallace is joined by Jonathan Chait, Alex Wagner, Andrew Weissmann, Michele Norris, Angelo Carusone, Sam Stein, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and Paul Rieckhoff.
2025-07-241h 29The WeeknightThe Weeknight July 21 7p: “Felon in the White House”Trump orders the DOJ to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case, but the move may fall short. NBC News reports the documents won’t include key FBI interviews, evidence, or unredacted names. Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor with the Justice Department's National Security Division, and Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, join The Weeknight to discuss what’s missing – and what it means. Plus, the Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. Protests erupted in Austin today as activists rallied with a clear message: “Hands off my district.” Rep. Sylvi...
2025-07-2242 min
All In with Chris Hayes‘Big revelation’: FBI was ordered to flag Epstein records mentioning Trump, says senatorGuests: Alex Wagner, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Robert Garcia, Angelo Carusone, Carlos Curbelo, Charlie Warzel DOJ asks for some grand jury transcripts to be unsealed and new allegations the FBI was told to flag Pam Bondi when they found Trump's name in Epstein records. Tonight: the ongoing fallout from the Wall Street Journal reporting as the president files a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch. Plus - this is not the first Trump term consumed by Jeffrey Epstein.
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2025-07-1942 minDeadline: White House“A punch in the gut to MAGA”Nicolle Wallace is joined by Perry Stein, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, Rich Logis, Lisa Rubin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Harry Litman, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, and David Folkenflik.
2025-07-191h 29The WeeknightThe Weeknight July 17 7p: “Breaking News”As MAGA tears itself apart over the Epstein files, The Wall Street Journal reports a bawdy letter bearing Donald Trump’s name was given to Jeffrey Epstein as a birthday gift in 2003, according to documents reviewed by the Journal. NBC News White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down.
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2025-07-1855 minDeadline: White House“A supreme betrayal”Joined by: David Gilbert, Charlie Sykes, Alex Wagner, Michele Norris, Sen. Cory Booker, Marc Elias, Angelo Carusone and Sarah Longwell.
2025-07-171h 27The WeeknightThe Weeknight July 15 7p: “What Do We Do Now?”As the MAGA base continues to tear itself apart over the Epstein files, President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to break down what comes next for the President. Plus, As Donald Trump’s tariffs fuel inflation and the tax law threatens deep Medicaid cuts, few states stand to lose more than Louisiana. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) joins us to discuss.
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2025-07-1642 minThe 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleTrump sends Ukraine more military aid while trying to contain the uproar over the handling of the ‘Epstein files’Trump announces plans to send new weapons to Ukraine and threatens significant tariffs against Russia if the Kremlin doesn't agree to a peace deal within the next 50 days. Then: MAGA backlash as Trump struggles to calm his base amid outrage over the administration’s handling of the ‘Epstein files.' Plus, the White House escalates attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, citing the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters. Carol Leonnig, Luke Broadwater, Angelo Carusone, Bill Cohan, Bharat Ramamurti, Leo Cuello, and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Monday.
2025-07-1542 minDeadline: White House“Big beautiful regret”Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s attempted attack on the rule of law by launching investigations into former intelligence officials, a ruling blocking the administration’s order restricting birthright citizenship, and how the White House continues to weaponize tariffs to rebalance global influence.Joined by: Shane Harris, Andrew Weissmann, Cody Wofsy, Claire McCaskill, Cornell Belcher, Michael Crowley, Justin Wolfers, Angelo Carusone, Harry Litman and Kristy Greenberg.
2025-07-111h 26Deadline: White House"All hands on deck"Nicolle Wallace on the devastating floods in Central Texas, Trump blasting Elon Musk’s announcement of a new political party, and the rising economic uncertainty as Trump’s trade war chaos ramps up. Joined by: Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez, Matt Dowd, Ryan Chandler, Claire McCaskill, Angelo Carusone, Robert Armstrong, Eamon Javers, Vaughn Hillyard, Eddie Glaude, Ronn Easton, and Kristen Beachy.
2025-07-081h 26Deadline: White House“Fealty won out”Alicia Menendez - in for Nicolle Wallace - on the passage of Trump’s tax and spending megabill, flooding at the brand new detention center in the Florida Everglades, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ record breaking speech.Joined by: Melanie Zanona, David Jolly, Zerlina Maxwell, Teddy Schleifer, Matt Dixon, Alex Jacquez, Angelo Carusone, Julian Castro, Tom Nichols, Jasmine Garsd, Jose Antonio Vargas, and Harry Litman.
2025-07-041h 26Deadline: White House“A solution in search of a problem”Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the division in the Republican Party as Trump’s megabill reaches the Senate floor, continued ICE raids in Los Angeles stoking fear, and the Trump administration's plan to build a national citizenship data system.Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, Cornell Belcher, Angelo Carusone, Jacob Soboroff, Andrea Flores, Sen. Cory Booker, Eddie Glaude, Kim Atkins Stohr, Marc Elias, John Hudson, and Justin Wolfers.
2025-07-011h 25
The WeekendThe Weekend March 22 8a: Offensive to AmateurFist emoji, American flag and fire emoji...if you've been following the news this week, you know that refers to the now-infamous signal chat between senior Trump administration officials discussing military attack plans that also inadvertently included a journalist. Symone, Michael and Alicia discuss with Angelo Carusone, former Congressman Charlie Dent and former CIA director John Brennan.
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2025-03-2941 min
Bulwark+ TakesThe Backlash Is Here: Trump Supporters Beg Right-Wing Hosts To Stop DOGE FiringsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller is joined by Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, to discuss the public outcry to right-wing radio and tv hosts to help amid the Trump administration's cuts and policies impacting their lives.Read More in Media MattersSam Stein, "He Took Musk’s Resignation Offer. He Was Fired Anyway."JVL, "The Washington Post and Autocracy’s Asymmetric Advantage"As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Take...
2025-02-2606 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone & Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseMedia Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the missed opportunities to push back against Trump’s agenda. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details how the Senate can counter DOGE and Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2047 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone & Eoin HigginsMedia Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-0141 minThe WeekendThe Weekend November 16 8a: A Menagerie of MisfitsThe greater the loyalty the more power in the incoming Trump administration? It may seem like that's the case with some of Trump's most recent cabinet picks. Former Republican Congressman, and 2020 Republican Presidential candidate, Joe Walsh talks all about it. Plus, the president and chair of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone talks about The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars.
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2024-11-1640 min
The John Fugelsang PodcastSometimes Bad Things Lead to Good ThingsToday, John discusses how to look for the silver lining and how to recognize the backlash of Trump getting elected again. Then, he speaks with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone about the media and how they will adjust to the incoming administration. And finally, John chats with listeners about politics and the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-11-0859 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastDahlia Lithwick & Angelo CarusoneSlate’s Dahlia Lithwick stops by to try to comfort us. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone examines how MAGA out-organized Democrats and how we can counter it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-0750 min
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleDay 47: Angelo CarusoneWelcome to Day 47 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Ana talked to Media Matters president and CEO Angelo Carusone about the rise of disinformation, Trump-brand information, social media and the decentralization of conservative messaging.—Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-1850 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastGeorge Conway, Rep. Mikie Sherrill & Angelo CarusoneAtlantic columnist George Conway examines how we can end MAGA. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her move to hold Supreme Court justices accountable for their questionable ethics. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone explains the Right’s new playbook to take down media outlets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-0543 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone, Marc Elias & Katie RogersMedia Matters' Angelo Carusone examines Fox’s noticeably absent coverage of Mike Pence refusing to endorse Donald Trump. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details the RNC’s new shenanigans with our voting rolls. The New York Times' Katie Rogers details her new book 'American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-2550 min
The Hake ReportGenocide is a Liberal Word! | Mon. 11-27-23Shoplifting! Chauvin stabbed! Brooklyn Dad: Trump calls blacks "racist." Israel-Palestine drama! Media Matters: white genocide on Twitter! (VERY ROUGH START, SKIP 4 MINUTES) The Hake Report, Monday, November 27, 2023 AD TIME STAMPS* (0:00:00) ROUGH START, SKIP 4 MINS, BAD STREAM* (0:04:07) Oh, the Wall Goin' Up! (JLP tee)* (0:04:47) DENNY, BULGARIA: Cheap clothes!* (0:11:36) Shoplifting rings $4.4B in NY, 2022!* (0:20:01) Derek Chauvin stabbed* (0:30:18) Anthony Boomer *click* (false start)* (0:30:48) Supers: Smack the TV* (0:32:10) ANTHONY, NV: Half-Native American trinity: mind, body, soul* (0:41:09) ANTHONY's point? Just inter-reacting with Hake...
2023-11-271h 55
The Hake ReportThanksgiving with HAKE | Thu. 11-23-232016 Trump on Ted Cruz shills! Ricky Vaughn tricked POCs out of voting rights? Nice calls on 9/11, food, snakes. Evil liars deceiving kids! The Hake Report, Thursday, November 23, 2023 AD TIME STAMPS * (0:00:00) Start/Topics: Fake Christians, political prisoners, pray* (0:01:51) Hey, guys! Donations to Hake/crew, thanks!* (0:04:53) Trump: "so-called Christians… POS"* (0:23:15) Tim Alberta, "journalist" on American Christians* (0:29:34) Douglass Mackey, Ricky Vaughn Hillary 2016 meme* (0:41:05) Chin up, kings!* (0:42:34) DAVID, FL: FE, 9/11 oddities* (0:59:27) Anchor Baby, Joel Friday TV* (1:01:50) "Pilgrimage (Reprise)" - Om (2007, Pilgrimage)...
2023-11-231h 58
Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour PodcastBEST OF STEPH Happy Hour Podcast with Hal Sparks & Angelo Carusone from 4-28-23Hal Sparks & Angelo Carusone from Media MattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-11-2326 min
The Rubin ReportDemocrat Threatens Assassination, Host Doesn't Even CareDave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) igniting a firestorm by telling Jen Psaki that Donald Trump needs to be “eliminated”; “Meet the Press’” Kristen Welker looking visibly shocked when Steve Kornacki shares some very bad news for anyone supporting the Biden 2024 re-election; Elon Musk launching a “thermonuclear lawsuit” against Media Matters and showing the receipts to prove how the outlet manipulated the algorithm to intentionally create a massive advertiser boycott; a deeper look into Media Matters President Angelo Carusone and its founder, David Brock; Elon Musk telling Joe Rogan why he bought Twitter aft...
2023-11-2144 min
The Daily Beast PodcastElon Musk Has Become the Very Thing He Hates MostMedia Matters President Angelo Carusone joins The New Abnormal to talk through his organization’s recent sparring with Elon Musk and his social media platform, X. Plus! A conversation with award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor about her transformational africanfuturism and the importance of inclusive visions of science fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-211h 07
What the Hack?Angelo Carusone Isn’t Sure the Media is Ready to RumbleMore interested in news than partisan views? Sadly, there’s no app for that. The post-Musk media apocalypse has arrived, and it’s super misinformation-friendly. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone joins us to discuss how legit media can add some friction to the fictions that go viral when the world is on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-2445 minWhat the Hack?Angelo Carusone Isn’t Sure the Media is Ready to RumbleMore interested in news than partisan views? Sadly, there’s no app for that. The post-Musk media apocalypse has arrived, and it’s super misinformation-friendly. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone joins us to discuss how legit media can add some friction to the fictions that go viral when the world is on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-2445 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastThe Media Wants a Horse RaceJohn today talks about his appearance on NewsNation's Dan Abrams Live TV show. He was the only liberal voice on this panel and he gives an overview of the topics discussed and how they reacted to his point of view on Ron DeSantis, President Biden, The Supreme Court, AR -15s, and Donald Trump. He takes calls from Donna in Connecticut on Kamala Harris and Riley in North Carolina on racism. Then he interviews Renee Graham - the Associate Editor for The Boston Globe's Op-Ed Page. They talk about the mother and daughter Georgia poll-workers; Ruby Freeman and Shaye...
2023-07-071h 23
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson"I don't think [Fox] they'll ever get back their audience."Media Matters President Angelo Carusone on the aftermath of the Fox News Channel settlement with Dominion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-1929 min
DOOMED with Matt Binder247: Fox News Cans Tucker Carlson: What Happened? (w/ Angelo Carusone)Angelo Carusone of Media Matters for America joins DOOMED with Matt Binder to discuss Fox News' sudden separation with its biggest host, Tucker Carlson. What happened? Why did Rupert Murdoch suddenly want to rid his network of its biggest star? How did the Dominion lawsuit play into this? How did Murdoch's own love life factor in? How much did Tucker Carlson's extremist and white supremacist rhetoric matter? What's next for Fox News? What's next for Tucker Carlson? (Episode from the 4/25/23 livestream show.)
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2023-04-301h 11
No Lie with Brian Tyler CohenMORE Fox hosts on the chopping block after Tucker's firingTucker's firing has an unintended consequence for OTHER hosts. Brian interviews the president and CEO of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone, about the cause of Tucker’s firing, Fox’s long-term financial viability, and how to help ensure that Fox doesn’t come back from this.Unfoxmycablebox.comNofoxfee.comShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenP...
2023-04-3037 min
2023-04-2754 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone, Jeet Heer & Jeff SharletMedia Matters CEO Angelo Carusone stops by to talk about the implications of News' settlement with Dominion. The Nation's Jeet Heer explains how the GOP became a party with no policies. Journalist Jeff Sharlet talks about his latest book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, which explores the real threats of creeping fascism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-04-2155 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastThe Best and The Worst of The Past WeekJohn's monologue this time is about all the batshit crazy political news from the right this past week and the amazing recent accomplishments that should be applauded from the left. Then he discusses the lies and propaganda of Fox News with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone. Next he interviews neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Pedram Navab about his new book “Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track to a Revitalized Life”. And finally he takes listener calls from Beachside Bill on the time change and the recent Space X launch, Bill in New Jersey on nicknames for...
2023-03-131h 10No Lie with Brian Tyler CohenTucker Carlson caught making fatal mistakeTucker Carlson’s secret anti-Trump texts are exposed, resulting in him pandering to Trump on air. Brian interviews Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone about the company’s complaint against Fox with the FEC, and a campaign to prevent Fox from being able to charge sky-high carriage fees that fund their network. And the writer of "The Holler" newsletter, John Russell, who’s on the ground in East Palestine, joins to discuss how Norfolk Southern has lied about the cleanup, who the residents blame, and how they reconcile supporting a party that’s also pushed for deregulation that leads to derailme...
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通勤學英語 15Mins Today每日英語跟讀 Ep.K529: 社群媒體巨頭打擊假消息力道減弱歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K529: Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants YouTube, like other social media platforms, spent years expanding its efforts to tackle misinformation after the 2016 election. It hired policy experts and content moderators and invested in more technology to limit the reach of false narratives. Not anymore. 2016年美國大選後，YouTube和其他社群平台一樣，花數年時間擴大其處理錯誤訊息的努力。該公司聘請政策專家與內容審核員，並投資更多技術來限制假論述的傳播。現在沒有了。 Last month, the company, owned by Google, quietly reduced its small team of policy experts in charge of handling misinformation, according to three people with knowledge of the decision. The cuts, part of the reduction of 12,000 employees by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, left only one person in charge of misinformation policy worldwide, one of the people said. 三名知情人士透露，谷歌旗下的這家公司悄悄減少...
2023-03-0504 min
The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 3/3/2023 (Encore: Angelo Carusone of Media Matters on Fox 'News' legal trouble)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2023-03-0358 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone, Sarah Longwell & Dave WeigelMedia Matters CEO Angelo Carusone walks us through the latest revelations from Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News and what the future holds for the network. The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell talks about the little-discussed polling questions that speak volumes on the Trump v. DeSantis rivalry. Plus, Semafor’s Dave Weigel sends us a dispatch from CPAC’s increasingly divided circus show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-031h 01
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02232023 In Media We Trust?Jeff and Celeste discuss Americans' shaky level of trust in (some) media with special guests Jesse Holcomb, Knight Foundation/Gallup researcher, and Angelo Carusone, CEO of Media Matters. Original air date: February 23, 2023. Support independent, nonprofit media at wbai.org.
2023-02-2454 min2023-02-2258 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 2/21/2023 (Guest: Angelo Carusone of Media Matters on legal trouble for Fox 'News')Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2023-02-2258 minWhat the Hack?Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone Gives Us a Master Class in MisinformationMisinformation is almost always born in the primordial slime of the internet, that swamp of blogs, newsletters, and other private discussion groups that most of us never read. Unless most of you happen to be Media Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-1649 minWhat the Hack?Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone Gives Us a Master Class in MisinformationMisinformation is almost always born in the primordial slime of the internet, that swamp of blogs, newsletters, and other private discussion groups that most of us never read. Unless most of you happen to be Media Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-1649 minThe John Fugelsang PodcastA Day of Good and Bad NewsJohn talks about recent good and not-so-good news including new congressional committees, stolen presidential documents, and climate change. Then he talks about different media issues with Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters for America. Next comedian, broadcaster, and scientist Natalia Reagan joins the show once again with more Sh!t You Can’t Say. And finally, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns and they talk about politics and take a call from Sela in Texas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-01-111h 08Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonIs This The Death of Twitter?Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-11-1527 min
On the MediaFree and FairAs the midterms approach, conspiracy theories about election fraud are shaping some races. On this week’s On the Media, a deep dive into the impact of the Big Lie on local elections, and the people who run them. Plus, how misinformation about the attack on Paul Pelosi spread like wildfire.
1. Angelo Carusone [@GoAngelo], President and CEO of Media Matters, on how conspiracy theories around the attack on Paul Pelosi spread all the way up to Fox News. Listen.
2. OTM Correspondent Micah Loewinger[@MicahLoewinger] traveled to Georgia to speak to activists who are challenging peoples' right...
2022-11-0456 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone, Jonathan V Last & Josh KaulAngelo Carusone of Media Matters joins us to talk how Elon Musk’s new version of Twitter is similar to Fox News. In light of a dark week in our politics, Jonathan V Last, editor of The Bulwark joins us to bring some cheer to our political hellscape. Then we’re joined by Wisconsinsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, to talk about the importance of Wisconsin in this coming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-11-0147 min
FAIRAngelo Carusone on Alex Jones Trial, Karl Grossman on Nuclear WarCT Insider (7/14/22)
This week on CounterSpin: A Texas court has told Alex Jones to pay some $49 million dollars in damages for his perverse, accusatory talk about the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre being a “big hoax”—the jury evidently not believing Jones’ tale that he was suffering a weird and weirdly profitable “psychosis” when he told his followers that no one died at Sandy Hook because none of the victims ever existed, nor were they evidently moved by his subsequent claim that he did it all “from a pure place.”
Jones, as the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial...
2022-08-1227 minThe Daily Beast PodcastThe ‘Pissed Off’ Kansas Women Who Told Abortion Foes to Shove ItOn this week’s episode of The New Abnormal, Levy, along with host Molly Jong-Fast, discuss the conservative state’s rejection of the anti-abortion measure after nearly 60 per cent of voters dismissed the move. Then, Angelo Carusone, president and CEO of Media Matters, debunks a study by Nielsen media research claiming that the top rated news show among Democrats between 25 and 54 is Tucker Carlson. The study says that in total debut viewership, Fox news grabs 42% of Democrats. Also, The Daily Beast’s congressional reporter Sam Brodey discusses how the Senate and Congressional map is changing to a more optimistic map fo...
2022-08-0553 min
The ConversationShould Dems Go On Fox News?David Shuster hosts. Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone discuss how Fox manipulates anything said by Democrats on their networks. Filmmaker and Podcast Creator/Host Marc Smerling discusses his new podcast ""Crooked City"".MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial***The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/liveSubscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturks
2022-07-2925 minThe Daily Beast PodcastElon Musk Wants to Run Twitter So He Can Have FriendsMedia Matters president and CEO Angelo Carusone came on The New Abnormal to talk Elon Musk’s questionable desire to buy and become CEO of Twitter, Tucker Carlson’s reaction to the New York Times’ pieces on him and what’s next for Fox News (it doesn’t look good.) Plus! Co-host Andy Levy has his own theory for why Tucker is horrible. And Robin Marty, Communications Director for the West Alabama Women’s Center, makes predictions on what’s next when it comes to abortion bans in the U.S. (Hint: lots of felony charges). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2022-05-1054 min
The Hake Report05/04/22 Wed. Libs Go Nuts for ’a Woman’s Choice’; Media Matters Against AmericaHoward Stern, Elie Mystal, and Kamala Harris for "a woman's right"! Angelo Carusone is not morally straight. JD Vance, interracial RINO?The Hake Report, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 AD: Hake's washed-up competitor Howard Stern smears imaginary men. // INTERESTING FEW CALLS: Nasty name-calling! A husband's liberal mother paid to end his high school GF's pregnancy! And more (SEE BELOW) // Former JLP guest Elie Mystal (black) goes off on the Founding Fathers again. // Kamala "Hyena" Harris gets passionate: How dare they! NextDoor app L.A. goes nuts. // Antifa riots in PDX for Roe. // Media Matters's Angelo Carusone tries to bully...
2022-05-042h 02
Daily Kos' The Brief60. Fox News is a menace to our democracy, more than ever, so let’s take them downOur guest is Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, and the nation’s foremost expert on the pernicious effects Fox News has on our democracy. Carusone breaks down the evolution of the Fox News’ message since they’ve given up the pretense of having a “news” department. He also provides some ways you can make Fox News accountable in their pocketbooks.
2022-04-131h 01No Lie with Brian Tyler CohenRepublicans contend with worst case scenario in WisconsinDemocrats fail to create a carveout in the filibuster for voting rights, but there are some bright spots ahead of midterms. Brian interviews Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler about Ron Johnson’s announcement to run for a third term, his biggest vulnerability, and what the nation’s most important swing state looks like as we head into midterms. And the president & CEO of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone, joins to discuss DirecTV dropping OAN and what it might mean for other far-right outlets.Donate to "Don't Be A Mitch" & help support the Wisconsin Democratic Part...
2022-01-2341 minThe Daily Beast PodcastThe Only Thing That Will Save OAN from Extinction w/ Angelo CarusoneAngelo Carusone, president and CEO of Media Matters for America, joins this bonus episode of The New Abnormal to break down the fall of One America News Network, also known as OAN, and how the channel is trying to save itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2217 min
On the MediaFame and MisfortuneText messages obtained by the January 6 commission revealed the panic of Fox News hosts — even as they downplayed the insurrection on camera. On this week’s On the Media, how to hold the news station accountable. Plus, an investigation of the celebrity profile – from the biting to the banal.
Angelo Carusone [@GoAngelo], President and CEO of Media Matters, explains what the new January 6th revelations say about the state of Fox News. Listen.
Anne Helen-Peterson [@annehelen], writer and journalist, on why the profile of Jeremy Strong in The New Yorker struck a chord. Listen.
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2021-12-1750 minThe Daily Beast PodcastHow Fox News Made Every Moment of the Last 25 Years WorseOver at Fox News, they’re marking a very important milestone. “It’s a big day for them,” says Angelo Carusone, president and CEO of Media Matters for America. “They’re very very proud of themselves. They’re very excited.” Yes, it’s been 25 years since Fox News came on the air—25 years of “refracting the absolute most absurd and destructive and deadly disinformation and misinformation from the right wing fever swamps,” Carusone tells co-hosts Molly Jong-Fast and Jesse Cannon on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Also on the episode, Farah Stockman, member of the New York Times editorial...
2021-10-0854 min
The ConversationAvalanche of MisinformationDavid Shuster hosts. End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller joins to talk about the latest compromise voting rights bill. Media Matters for America President Angelo Carusone talks about how youtube has left up videos promoting Ivermectin on their website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-1623 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonMedia Matters President Angelo CarusoneDid you know that the handful of guests invited on the top three news networks to comment on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan are also responsible for pushing for the invasion 20 years ago? Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America (MMFA) shows how that small group of guests appeared on those networks to discuss Afghanistan a total of 51 times in 10 days, ultimately shaping the coverage and giving little to no time for those who have been advocating for peace. And it should come as no surprise those people have a vested interest in the war itself. Additionally, Angelo...
2021-09-0820 minThe Daily Beast PodcastWhat if Tucker Carlson Told the World He’d Been Vaccinated? w/ Oliver DarcyImagine if Fox News host Tucker Carlson went from “just asking questions” about the COVID-19 vaccine in primetime every night to showing a photo of himself taking the shot and telling his viewers to do the same.Would we be “looking at a very different country right now?” co-host Molly Jong-Fast asks on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Next on the show, David Wallace-Wells, a writer at New York magazine and the author of The Uninhabitable, Earth joins Molly to share his insight on the Delta variant and the extreme climate events we’ve been seeing rec...
2021-07-2357 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAngelo Carusone of Media Matters for AmericaAngelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America, is back to MIP for an update on what the conspiracy factory known as Fox News is up to -- especially since the latest campaign to get companies to divest from the media conglomerate. Also on today’s agenda is CNN finally sending Rick Santorum packing for his inaccurate and racist comments on Native Americans and the history of the United States. Also out of CNN is the revelation that media personality Chris Cuomo had been participating in official planning conversations, complete with PR team, to advise his brother, New York Gov. An...
2021-05-2830 min
No Lie with Brian Tyler CohenMcConnell makes fatal mistake with ill-timed commentMitch McConnell makes a fatal mistake with an ill-timed comment and the Republican Party’s attempt to purge Liz Cheney from its leadership has major implications moving forward. Brian makes an announcement about one of his own projects that’s several months in the making. Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Media Matters, joins for an interview about Fox News’ lunge off the deep end and what steps we can actually take to stop them. And Run for Something co-founder Amanda Litman joins to discuss how her organization is rebuilding the Democratic Party from the ground up."Don...
2021-05-0941 min