Shows
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First AmendmentThe release of the Epstein files is the story of the year. Or at least it would be if this administration wasn’t responsible for a new story of the year every week. So how has our intrepid American media responded to each successive crisis? Not well. Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join David Rothkopf to explore why our media and journalists haven’t risen to the occasion and why they’re letting the First Amendment down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-02-0650 min
It's the Democracy, Stupid (formerly "The Big Picture") Full EpisodesIt's the Democracy, Stupid, Dec. 20, 2025On this week's show– Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic and author of five books, including his latest, “The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity”– Adam Klasfeld, editor-in-chief of All Rise News– Dan Froomkin, editor of Press Watch– Norman Eisen, executive chair and co-founder of Democracy Defenders Fund Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-202h 45
The DSR NetworkNTK: After the Fox: The Search for Who to Trust in the New Media EraHow dead is old media? As more and more traditional outlets are swallowed by powerful individuals and corporations, it’s hard to determine what’s worth reading anymore. Are the New York Times and Washington Posts of the world still worth paying attention to? Jeff Jarvis and Dan Froomkin join David Rothkopf to explore these questions and determine who you can really trust in the era of new media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-12-0353 min
The DSR NetworkNTK: Wait, Is There Actually Hope for the Media?So has Jimmy Kimmel saved the media? We’ve been critical of the mainstream media for quite some time, and things have only gone from bad to worse under Trump 2.0. But with the Jimmy Kimmel saga resulting in a seemingly happy ending, is there some glimmer for hope for American media? Critics Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join David Rothkopf to express optimism, pessimism, and everything in-between.
More from Jeff: https://buzzmachine.com/
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2025-10-0241 min
The DSR NetworkFTA: Why the Media So Often SucksOriginal air date: September 27, 2024
Media coverage of the election hasn’t been the best. Time and time again, the traditional news outlets have failed to provide the necessary information to voters, resulting in a race that seems to be too close for comfort. Journalists and media critics Jeff Jarvis and Dan Froomkin join David Rothkopf to explain where the mainstream media has gone wrong, and what it can do to get back on track.
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2025-09-0646 min
Consumer Finance MonitorLoper Bright Enterprises One Year Later: The Practical Impact on Business, Consumers and Federal AgenciesOur podcast show being released today commemorates the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises - the opinion in which the Court overturned the Chevron Deference Doctrine. The Chevron Deference Doctrine stems from the Supreme Court's 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The decision basically held that if federal legislation is ambiguous the courts must defer to the regulatory agency's interpretation if the regulation is reasonable. My primary goal was to identify a person who would be universally considered one of the country's leading experts on administrative law and, specifically the...
2025-07-311h 01It's the Democracy, Stupid (formerly "The Big Picture") Full EpisodesThe Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath May 3 2025On this week's show Edwin hosts a special one-hour 20th anniversary program focusing on the media. His guests are:- Jeff Jarvis, visiting professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University- Dan Froomkin, editor at Press Watch Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-031h 03
The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 3/7/2025 (Encore: Defending the Free Press from White House, Bezos Attacks, with media critic Dan Froomkin)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2025-03-0757 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 2/27/2025 (Defending the Free Press from White House, Bezos Attacks, with media critic Dan Froomkin)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2025-02-2857 min
The DSR NetworkWhy is the Media So F*cked Up?The media coverage of the first few weeks of the Trump administration has totally sucked. Traditional outlets have offered tepid critiques and sterile reporting as the administration launches its onslaught. Media analysts and journalists Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join David Rothkopf to explain how our journalistic institutions went awry and why they’re only getting worse. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-3038 min
That Trippi ShowA plan for the New Year and beyond... and remembering one of the greatsJoe starts the show by remembering Jimmy Carter with a story you've got to hear to believe. Of all the interactions with presidents Joe has had - why this one with President Carter has stuck with him. And our first look ahead to 2025 - what has Joe and Alex feeling optimistic going into the New Year? Hint: It's people like you listening to this...Subscribe to Dan Gilmor's newsletter, "Cornerstone of Democracy" here: https://cornerstone.ghost.io/Read Dan Froomkin's post on Trump and the press here: https://presswatchers.org/2024/12/trump-coverage-needs-to-change-and-heres-how/ Lear...
2025-01-0323 min
Political BreakdownWhy the Media is Still Falling Short in Covering TrumpDonald Trump and J.D. Vance have doubled down on false claims that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets. Over the weekend, Vance said on CNN that he was willing "to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people." In an era of misinformation, how should the media be covering claims like these? And are political journalists doing enough to hold Trump, Vance and even Kamala Harris accountable?Scott talks with Dan Froomkin, who founded Press Watch, an independent non-profit site devoted to political journalism. They analyze...
2024-09-1723 min
On the MediaThe Media Are Going Easy On Trump and Russia is Going All In On Right-Wing MediaAt a town hall event hosted by Fox, Donald Trump shared a number of falsehoods, and appeared to confuse who he was running against. On this week’s On the Media, how mainstream outlets fail to hold the Republican candidate accountable. Plus, meet the right-wing American pundits who’ve received payouts from the Kremlin.[01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Daniel Drezner, professor of International Politics at Tufts University. Drezner discusses how the political press continues to struggle to cover Trump, and his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. [12:34] Host Brooke Gladstone interviews Dan Froomkin, editor of pr...
2024-09-0750 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 1/19/2024 (Encore: Will the MSM Step Up to Meet 2024's Unprecedented Challenges? Guest Dan Froomkin of Press Watch)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2024-01-2058 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 1/10/2024 (Will the MSM Step Up to Meet 2024's Unprecedented Challenges? Guest: Dan Froomkin of Press Watch)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2024-01-1158 min
On the MediaTrump Coverage is Still Terrible. Plus, Podcasting’s First Boom and BustDonald Trump was out of sight at the GOP presidential primary debate – but definitely not out of mind. On this week’s On the Media, a look at how the press is covering the former president and his threats against democracy. Plus, a deep dive into the meteoric rise and stumble of the podcast industry.
1. Dan Froomkin [@froomkin], editor of presswatchers.org, on how the press is failing the public in covering Donald Trump in this moment. Listen.
2. OTM Producer Molly Rosen [@mollyfication] with Kevin Marks [@kevinmarks], a software engineer who wrote the first script that dow...
2023-11-1051 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 9/29/2023 (Encore: Media critic Dan Froomkin on advice to media; Special election results in NH, PA)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2023-09-3058 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 9/20/2023 (Guest: Media critic Dan Froomkin on advice to media; Special election results in NH, PA)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2023-09-2158 min
The Aaron Rupar ShowDan Froomkin on press accountability in the Trump eraThe April 19 episode of the Aaron Rupar Show features Dan Froomkin, founder of Press Watch. We discussed Trump’s weaponized lying and how media outlets struggle to handle it, the shortcomings of fact checking as a genre of political journalism, why the press should focus more on “why” and less on "what,” reflexively negative Biden coverage, and much more. Audio of the conversation is available at the top of this post, or you can watch the footage below via my YouTube Page. (And please subscribe while you’re there!) Next week’s episode will feature Minnesota po...
2023-04-1934 min
The Aaron Rupar ShowKat Abu on her viral TikToks, Tucker Carlson's surreal Trump interview, and moreEpisode 7 of the Aaron Rupar Show features Katherine Abughazaleh of Media Matters discussing her viral TikTok videos, Tucker Carlson’s new interview with Donald Trump, Fox News brain poison and what progressives can do to fight back, and much more. Kat is super insightful about all things Fox News, so I hope you enjoy!Check out the audio of our conversation at the top of the post, or watch the footage below.Next week's episode will feature Dan Froomkin of Press Watch. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Aaron Rupar Show wherever you g...
2023-04-1342 min
We've Got IssuesHow conservative 'culture wars' whitewash glaring American fascismThis week, Joshua Holland offers a rant about all of the nearly identical pieces he's read about how the law is about to catch up to Donald Trump and his minions. Then we speak with Dan Froomkin about how normalcy bias and both-sideism makes America's political press an enabler for an energized far-right movement that poses an ongoing threat to our democratic tradition. And then we're joined by The American Prospect's Jarod Facundo to talk about how the right's relatively new propaganda about "critical race theory" and "wokeness" in our schools is just thin cover for i...
2023-02-1750 min
What Works: The Future of Local NewsWhat Works Episode 47 | Nancy WestDan and Ellen talk with Nancy West, executive editor of InDepthNH.org. Nancy was an investigative reporter during her 30-year career at the New Hampshire Union Leader. Nancy founded the nonprofit New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism in 2015. She has also taught investigative reporting at a summer program for students at the New England Center for Investigative Reporting. Ellen has a Quick Take on a recent article by Dan Froomkin in Washington Monthly. Froomkin, who is now editor of Press Watch, used to work for The Washington Post. He has been critical of owner Jef...
2022-11-0341 min
noliesradioThe BradCast 2022-0902Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures
2022-09-0157 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 9/1/2022 (Encore: Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures)Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary
2022-09-0100 minnoliesradioThe BradCast 2022-0822Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures
2022-08-2257 minThe BradCast w/ Brad Friedman'BradCast' 8/19/2022 (Guest: Media critic Dan Froomkin of Press Watch on corporate media failures)Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
2022-08-2057 min
PRESS RUNChris Wallace picked the right week to quit Fox News🎁 If you would like to share PRESS RUN’s fearless media commentary with a friend, the holiday season is a great time to do that.Subscriptions can be purchased today and given at a later date for easy gift giving. They can also be given anonymously.Stay healthy.Be kind.Forget about the homeless man who burned down Fox News’ metal Christmas tree last week. The network’s real troubles began Sunday morning when longtime host Chris Wallace announced his resignation on live TV, in order to jump to rival CNN. The netwo...
2021-12-1500 min
PersistingTaking on Toxic MediaOn this episode, we talk about media manipulation and the misinformation that results. It’s not pretty. The Repugnant Republicans have corporate media sources eating out of their hands and many of today’s best known “journalists” do their reporting based on ratings not truth. We are also doing a format breaker and talking in-depth about this recent, important article by Dan Froomkin that recently ran in Salon. THIS WEEK’S ACTION: Join Indivisible’s Truth Squad and stay on the lookout for media misinformation and bias. https://act.indivisible.org/signup/indivisible-truth-brigade
2021-04-0927 min
ReckoningsHow To Tackle Trump's LiesHow do we cover the communications of a president who lies, especially when those lies can be fatal? The traditional rituals of journalism don't really work with a president who doesn't tell the truth, and so, what can we do instead? Reckonings presents Infinite Lunchbox on the topic of how to tackle Trump's lies — aka *post-truth jujitsu*. NOTE: Infinite Lunchbox is better viewed than heard — watch this episode on YouTube: bit.ly/posttruthjujitsu Show Notes: • Jay Rosen on switching to an emergency setting: https://pressthink.org/2020/03/today-we-switch-our-coverage-of-donald-trump-to-an-emergency-setting • Dan Froomkin on live fact-checking: https://presswat...
2020-06-2317 min
Infinite LunchboxHow to Tackle Trump's Lies (Post-Truth Jujitsu)How do we cover the communications of a White House that has little allegiance to truth? Especially in the context of a public health crisis, when lies can be fatal? Get ready for some *post-truth jujitsu*. NOTE: Infinite Lunchbox is better viewed than heard — consider watching on YouTube. Show Notes: • Jay Rosen on an "emergency setting" and tactic #3: The Truth Sandwich: https://pressthink.org/2020/03/today-we-switch-our-coverage-of-donald-trump-to-an-emergency-setting/ • Dan Froomkin on tactic #1: Live Fact-Checking: https://presswatchers.org/2020/03/how-to-turn-trumps-daily-virus-misinformation-show-into-a-vector-for-the-truth/ • Matt Yglesias on Trump being a master showman: https://www.vox.com/2020/3/23/21190362/trump-daily-coronavirus-briefing-fox-cnn-msnbc • Jay Rosen on tactic #10...
2020-04-0914 min
Congressional Dish168: Nuclear DesperationCold War: Part Duex In early February, Defense Secretary James Mattis and Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Paul Selva testified to Congress about two recently released war strategy documents: The National Defense Strategy and the Nuclear Posture Review. In this episode, hear some of the most powerful people in the world discuss their plans to reboot the Cold War, including an extremely expensive plan, which has already begun, to replace the United States entire nuclear weapons arsenal. Executive Producer: Stephen McMahan Executive Producer: Anonymous Please Support Congressional Dish Click here to contribute using credit card, debit...
2018-02-252h 21
Cato AudioMay 2014May 2014 featuring Julian Sanchez, Dan Froomkin, Peter Schuck, Michael Malice, Sigrid Fry-Revere, Benjamin H. Friedman, Betty Medsger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014-05-011h 09
Greedy Bastards AntidoteGBA "Auction 2012" - Energy with Dan FroomkinDylan talks to Dan Froomkin, senior Washington correspondent for the Huffington Post, about the hidden costs of energy in America.
Dan describes the latest big lobbying victories for the industry, and how lobbyists focus most on making enormous tax breaks and subsidies politically untouchable. In addition, he describes what may be their greatest success -- stifling any attempts to assess the industry for its carbon externalities.
Paul previously spent 12 years working for the Washington Post, and is also deputy editor of NiemanWatchdog.org, a website that encourages more accountability journalism. He began his journalism career as a reporter at the...
2012-01-3015 min