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We Can Do Hard ThingsInside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda411. Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda
Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin joins Amanda to expose how Trump’s personal profit, political power grabs, and selective immigration policies are reshaping American democracy—and what we can do about it.
From the scandal behind Trump’s “free” plane to the foreign “investments” flooding his businesses, Jessica and Amanda connect the dots between foreign entanglements, mass deportations, and economic cruelty disguised as policy.
-How Trump is using public office for private gain—and what it signals ab...
2025-05-1555 min
We Can Do Hard Things100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin407. 100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin
Amanda and Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, dive deep into the first 100 days of Trump's second term in office, discussing the implications of his administration's actions and policies.
-The importance of the first 100 days in a presidency—and what Trump’s actions during that time reveal.
-How proposed Medicaid cuts are tied to tax breaks for the wealthy.-The dire consequences of RFK Jr. and DOGE on our healthcare system-Why denying due process to anyone endangers due pro...
2025-05-0152 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsFinally Democracy Fighting Back! | Jessica Yellin on Hope from SCOTUS & Harvard405. Finally Democracy Fighting Back! | Jessica Yellin on Hope from SCOTUS & Harvard This week, Amanda is back with friend of the show, Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, to break down what’s happening in America and why this week there are a few stories to feel good about. -The alarming deportation case making headlines and how the courts are pushing back-Why Harvard’s refusal to comply could set a powerful precedent for free speech-The surprising way Wall Street is turning on Trump and what it signals-What’s really...
2025-04-2452 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsWhat in the World is Happening with Your 401(k) & Tariffs?? | Jessica Yellin with What We Need to Know401. What in the World is Happening with Your 401(k) & Tariffs?? | Jessica Yellin with What We Need to Know Amanda and Webby Award Winning journalist, Jessica Yellin, delve into the intricacies of Trump's recent tariff policies and their impact on the global economy.-Why manufacturers are even less likely to open factories in America now than before -How tariffs will affect American business, the global space, the stock market and YOUR pocketbook -The resistance to Trump’s tariffs policies we’re starting to see in congress-The reason...
2025-04-101h 04
We Can Do Hard ThingsFinally Some Good News! Wisconsin Deals Big Blow to Elon & Trump | Jessica Yellin399. Finally Some Good News! Wisconsin Deals Big Blow to Elon & Trump | Jessica YellinAmanda and award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin break down this week’s biggest political stories—from elections to immigration to authoritarian warning signs—and what it all means.-How the Wisconsin election served as a clear rejection of Trump’s policies and Elon Musk-What this week’s revelations about forced removals mean for the future.-Why Republicans and Democrats are unexpectedly joining forces over the by proxy bill-The health risks we’re all facing due to Trump adm...
2025-04-0351 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsWho Said What in that Group Chat Debacle & Is MAGA Starting to Fracture? | Jessica Yellin397. Who Said What in that Group Chat Debacle & Is MAGA Starting to Fracture? | Jessica YellinThis week, Amanda and Webby Award-winning journalist, Jessica Yellin, break down the most shocking political story in America: a leaked group chat between Trump’s top officials, revealing classified war plans and reckless national security breaches. What really happened in that Signal thread—and why it could finally fracture MAGA from the inside.-A step-by-step breakdown of the Signal group chat leak—how it happened, who was in it, and what was said-How sharing this information could have e...
2025-03-271h 02
We Can Do Hard ThingsWill Our Courts Hold? What You Need to Know with Amanda & Jessica Yellin395. Will Our Courts Hold? What You Need to Know with Amanda & Jessica YellinAward-winning journalist, Jessica Yellin joins Amanda to discuss the ongoing standoff between the Trump administration and the courts, dissecting whether we’re on the brink of a constitutional crisis. Could this reshape the balance of power? And what does it mean for the future of our democracy?-How Trump’s immigration policies are clashing with judicial authority-The fractures and challenges within the Democratic party–and potential solutions-Plus, a rare bipartisan victor...
2025-03-2053 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsInside a WTF Week: Stock Market Nosedives, Dept of Ed Decimated & the Elon Circus with Jessica Yellin393. Inside a WTF Week: Stock Market Nosedives, Dept of Ed Decimated & the Elon Circus with Jessica Yellin Jessica Yellin and Amanda are together again to discuss the biggest news stories in what Jessica calls a “WTF week.” -How the latest tariffs will affect consumers, companies, and our electricity in the US-The facts behind the potential government shutdown -The Elon Musk circus and the recent infomercial-esque promotion of Tesla by Trump-The cuts to the Department of Education and what Project 2025 conservatives really want
2025-03-1357 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsElon’s Email Power Grab, What to Do & Why to Have Joy: Calm News with Jessica YellinElon’s Email Power Grab, What to Do & Why to Have Joy: Calm News with Jessica Yellin Award-winning journalist, Jessica Yellin, breaks down the latest news unfolding in the US and world. Today, Amanda and Jessica discuss Elon Musk’s unprecedented power grab—and what it means for democracy, national security, and your everyday life, as well as Germany’s recent elections, the relationship between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, and a little good news about a recent medical discovery to restore our faith in humanity.-The new demand from Musk that panicked federal employees—and why som...
2025-02-2649 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsWhat is Elon Musk Doing to America Today & What Can You Do About it? Calm News with Jessica YellinWhat is Elon Musk Doing to America Today & What Can You Do About It? Calm News with Jessica YellinAward-winning journalist, Jessica Yellien, is back to walk us through what's going on right now in our country, and call our attention to very serious developments. We also discuss two things you can do to protect democracy and one thing you can do to protect yourself.-The three main theories on why DOGE and Elon Musk are ruthlessly breaking down our government organizations -The reason why all the p...
2025-02-191h 01
We Can Do Hard ThingsCalm News with Jessica Yellin: Stay Sane AND InformedCalm News with Jessica Yellin: Stay Sane AND InformedBy popular demand, we present Calm News with our dear friend, and Award-Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin. Together, we explore a new approach to consuming the news that keeps you (and us) informed without winding up our nervous systems. -What to do if you find yourself on “the ride” of the news cycle-Why calming your nervous system before consuming the news is crucial—and an effective way to do it-The two top news stories you need to...
2025-02-121h 00
We Can Do Hard ThingsLA Fires: Jessica Yellin Reports From Glennon’s Home376. LA Fires: Jessica Yellin Reports From Glennon’s HomeJessica Yellin was forced to evacuate the LA Fires, and is sheltering at Glennon and Abby’s home. She sits down with Glennon and Amanda to report what is really going on with the wildfires raging across Los Angeles. -Why there wasn’t enough water to fight the Palisades Fire -How to decide what to put in your “go bag” and how Jessica packed up her house to evacuate -Misinformation and lapses of leadership and what LA needs right...
2025-01-141h 09
Some Future DayLegacy Media & News Influencers in a Post-Trust World | Jessica Yellin & Marc BeckmanThese days, a growing number of people use social media as their primary source of news. But since influencers like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson have built trusting communities with millions of people, legacy news outlets are no longer the dominant purveyors of information.So what's the risk? Aren't influencers implementing legacy media's tried and true fact-checking methodology? Can't we trust influencers? Is the news we consume on X, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram trustworthy?Jessica Yellin is an award-winning political journalist who started her career with traditional news platforms including ABC, MSNBC, and CNN. Ms...
2024-09-171h 04We Can Do Hard ThingsIs Biden In or Out? with Jessica YellinJessica Yellin, founder of the Webby-Award Winning Independent News Brand, News Not Noise, returns to walk us through what is going on right now in the political landscape. Discover: -What happened with the Trump assassination attempt and how it’s affecting the election;-The divide in the Democratic party over Biden’s candidacy and what the options are at this point; -What to know about Trump’s Vice President selection, JD Vance – and what picking him signifies; and -Glennon’s “say what you see and feel” message to the Dem...
2024-07-171h 11We Can Do Hard Things287. Alabama IVF Ruling: How to Stop the Attacks on Infertility Treatments & Reproductive Health with Jessica YellinWhat is happening in America – where apparently women who don’t want to be pregnant have to be pregnant, and women who want to be pregnant have to not be pregnant?!?In today’s conversation with Jessica Yellin, former chief White House Correspondent and founder of News Not Noise, we discuss exactly what happened in the recent Alabama ruling that halted IVF treatments, what it means for access to fertility treatments, which states could be next – and how it is all an attack on reproductive rights. We discuss the fetal personhood movement’s trajectory that would j...
2024-03-0758 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisBest Of: News Not Noise with Jessica YellinJessica Yellin, Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody award-winning journalist, discusses how the competition for viewership in the internet age of instant information forced her to re-evaluate her approach. If she wanted her work to align with her intention, to explain the news and not just report the noise, Jessica had to pivot and find a new way.Launching her business, News Not Noise, on Instagram, Jessica has gained over half a million followers who rely on her to deliver trusted insight, relying on experts rather than pundits, reporting on the facts and not the clickbait. Jessica explains how embracing an...
2024-01-1136 min
The ALL NEW Big Wakeup Call with Ryan GatenbyJessica YellinSend us a textFrom April 16, 2019: Jessica Yellin discusses her first novel, Savage News.ABOUT JESSICA YELLIN Jessica Yellen is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award- winning political journalist for CNN, ABC News, and MSNBC. She is also the founder of Sage, a multi-platform media company. Yellin’s work has been published in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Daily Beast, The Hive, and Entertainment Weekly. She is a fellow with the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy and sits...
2023-07-2608 min
News Not NoiseTraffic: Ben Smith On How The Media Got Hooked On TrafficBen Smith is one of the most influential media and politics reporters today. Smith was one of the first reporters at politico and went on to become the founding editor of Buzzfeed News. He was a must-read media columnist at the NY Times and is now co-founder of global media outlet, Semafor.Smith is out with a new book, Traffic – Genius, Rivalry and Delusion in the Billion Dollar Race to Go Viral. It chronicles the rise and decline of Buzzfeed and Gawker and the online ascent of right-wing populist figures like Andrew Breitbart and Ben Shapiro.In...
2023-05-0128 minNews Not NoisePaulina Porizkova on Vulnerability, Beauty and Social MediaThis is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about aging, honesty, grief, anxiety and finding joy in life with the remarkable Paulina Porizkova. She is a longtime supermodel, actress and author. We talk about the inspiration behind her debut book No Filter: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful. It's a stunning collection of essays and observations about life, and it's available today.We chat about everything from social expectations of women to fighting ageism, managing anxiety– the death of her husband and finding her voice.Her book is available today.Paulina Porizkova➤Twitter: twit...
2023-02-1537 minNews Not NoiseWashington Divided: Power, Politics and What Comes NextRepublicans held the House. Democrats the Senate. But the margins couldn’t be slimmer. And the standoff ahead of 2024 is already taking shape.Can anything get done? Is a next generation of leadership ready to take the helm? And will the policies that you care about even make the agenda? We answer those questions with two experts: Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News, a media company all about Capitol Hill. He's covered national politics for more than a decade. And Margaret Talev, the managing editor of politics for Axios and a CNN political analyst. Sh...
2022-11-2235 minNews Not NoiseNo Red Wave: Making Sense of the MidtermsThe big loser in the 2022 midterms: conventional wisdom. The late punditry was all wrong. Enthusiasm was high on both sides. There was no red wave. Women did turn out to vote on abortion. Trumpism suffered some body blows and election deniers did not sweep the board. Importantly voters seemed motivated by multiple issues at once – which shouldn’t be shocking but was discounted by the pundits in the final days of the campaign.To break down what we know right now, what it means for issues you care about, control of Congress and the 2024 presidential race, I spoke with...
2022-11-1018 minWe Can Do Hard Things15-MIN MIDTERM REVIEW: WTH Happened!? with Jessica YellinBy popular demand, Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise, returns to update us on the top takeaways from the midterm election yesterday. About Jessica: Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a Webby Award winning independent digital media brand dedicated to giving the audience information, not a panic attack. She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy, Peabody and Gracie Award winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC and CNN. Her first novel, SAVAGE NEWS is available from HarperCollins. You can find the News Not No...
2022-11-1018 minNews Not NoiseSecretary Pete Buttigieg on Delivering ResultsFormer presidential candidate-turned-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has a pricey task before him: how to spend $600 billion over 5 years to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure. He sat down with News Not Noise to tell us about some of those projects and how he believes they’ll benefit citizens across the nation. We tackle some big issues: inflation, climate change, the DOT’s work to ease holiday travel challenges and the midterms: why democracy is on the ballot this year.He tells us why even in the face of political extremism, he's still optimistic about the country's future.
2022-11-0427 minNews Not NoiseWhat's Going On In The Housing Market, with Zillow's Skylar OlsenMortgage rates have doubled in the last year. Housing prices are coming down in some markets, but inventory is limited. And rents continue to rise. So we spoke to Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen. She tracks housing market trends to help buyers, renters and sellers make informed decisions. In this episode Olsen answers your questions including: is it better to rent or buy right now? When’s a good time to sell? And how should we think about rising mortgage rates? She also compares house prices in cities across the country and tells us about the new luxury re...
2022-10-2830 minNews Not NoiseBig Tech, The Middle Class and America “Adrift” with Scott GallowayAmerica is adrift due to polarization, inequality, greed, corruption, bad behavior. And one of the key solutions to this is to strengthen the middle classThat’s what Scott Galloway argues in his new book, “Adrift: America in 100 Charts,” already on the New York Times Bestseller list. Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and co-host of the Pivot podcast and host of the Prof G pod.In this interview Galloway explains why he believes building up the middle class will revitalize America and he proposes solutions to get us there...
2022-10-2047 minNews Not NoiseUnderstanding Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs with Brit MorinWhat are NFTs? What's the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? And should you still spend time learning about them given the recent volatility in the crypto market?Our answer: yes. Blockchain and the new digital technologies it’s spawned aren’t going away. New investments in this space by Meta, Microsoft and other big players mean some of these technologies will probably part of your future, soon. In this episode, we speak with expert Brit Morin who offers clear explanations for terms like NFTs, blockchain, Web3 and cryptocurrency. She even defines some jargon so you can...
2022-10-1235 minNews Not NoiseThe New Archetype of Women CEOsWomen's greatest strengths in the workplace are also their most underestimated.That’s what CNBC senior media & tech reporter Julia Boorstin explains in her new book, "When Women Lead."Boorstin sat with sixty powerhouse female CEOs and leaders. In the book, she weaves their stories together with research on the most effective strategies women CEOs deploy at work. She provides invaluable lessons for anyone in the workplace.In this conversation, Boorstin explains how women like Katrina Lake, Lena Waithe and Gwyneth Paltrow not only rose to success but empower — and listen — to the people they l...
2022-10-0545 minNews Not NoiseThe “Weird” Economy, ExplainedUnemployment is down but inflation is up. Layoffs are at new lows, but unfilled positions are near record highs. Why are experts calling the economy "weird"? Here to explain is Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. He's the host of Inside Economics podcast, the co-founder of Economy.com, a trusted advisor for policymakers and expert for journalists, business leaders and consumers.According to Zandi, wage growth is strong, but inflationary pressures were mounting before the pandemic. He tells us why the Federal Reserve is feeling the pressure to navigate troubling economic waters. But...
2022-09-2848 minNews Not NoiseThe Dobbs Voter: Will Abortion Move Voters?The Dobbs Voter. Will she make all the difference in November?After the Dobbs decision overturning Roe V Wade there’s been a surge in new voter registration among women. These voters are young and lean left. Is their enthusiasm to vote matched by equal enthusiasm on the other side? What does the data tell us and what can we expect in November?We discuss it all with a panel of experts who are paying close attention to the ways the Court’s abortion ruling is shifting political expectations. Lauren Leader, co-founder and CEO of All in T...
2022-09-2257 minNews Not NoiseIsn’t it Time for Male Birth Control?Vasectomies are on the rise, ever since the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe versus Wade. Because plenty of men are also interested in avoiding unwanted pregnancies. So would they be willing to do what women do and take birth control? Some male birth control products are showing promising signs in clinical trials.So how far are we from bringing male birth control to market? Would men be willing to take it? And what’s the hold up – why doesn’t this exist already? The group of experts we gathered tell us men are ready for contraception. We’re...
2022-09-1553 minNews Not NoiseStudent Loan ForgivenessThe department of education estimates that 45 million students have borrowed up to $1.6 trillion in student loans from the federal government. Now the White House has announced plans to forgive all or some debt for millions of Americans. In this episode we talk to policy experts with differing political views. We get their perspective on this debt forgiveness plan. They also answer your questions about how the program works.Doug Holtz-Eaken is president and founder of the American Action Forum, a center right policy institute. He is past director of the Congressional Budget Office and former chief economic policy...
2022-09-0753 minNews Not NoisePublic Image And Women Who Don’t ConformFinland’s female prime minister scandalized critics by getting caught on video, wait for it, dancing with friends. One of Canada’s most esteemed anchors was fired, after an executive expressed disappointment in her decision to stop coloring her grey hair. But Gen Z isn’t having it. Instead of conforming to project the perfect life, they’re going the other way: bragging to their online audiences about their failures, oddities and dramas. Today we’re talking about public image. How expectations for women have and haven’t changed. How younger generations are going their own way.Joining...
2022-09-0153 minNews Not NoiseRescuing Our SchoolsSchool boards have become political battlegrounds. Culture wars are centering on the classroom and teachers – underpaid and often feeling unsafe and unheard – are increasingly exiting the profession. None of this is improving the reality for students who are struggling with unprecedented learning loss and mental health challenges as a result of the pandemic. In this podcast we talk with a group of people who are working on solutions. Emma Bloomberg, the founder and CEO of Murmuration, is working to get more people involved in school board level. John Della Volpe, Director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Inst...
2022-08-2446 minNews Not NoiseMonkeypox, Polio, Covid Oh My!The White House has declared a national health emergency for monkeypox. How is it passed, what are the telltale signs you’ve contracted it,what do we know about the vaccine and how to stay safe. We discuss this as well as the latest news about a polio spread in New York, an uptick in lyme disease and the latest advice about when to get a COVID booster. Our experts are the co-hosts of the Unbiased Science Pod, podcast. Dr. Jessica Steier is an expert on public health policy, biostatistics and advanced analytics abd Dr. Andrea Love is we...
2022-08-1154 minNews Not NoiseWhat We Do and Don’t Know About DepressionIn this episode we dive into the roots of depression, how antidepressants work, and additional treatments that are proven effective at improving wellbeing and mood. The News Not Noise audience reacted with intense emotion when we reported on a recent umbrella study concluding that decades of research shows that a lack of serotonin is not the root driver of depression overall. So we decided to ask experts about the latest research on depression and interventions including antidepressants, psychedelics, plant based medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy and more. With no singular approach to treatment in mind, I speak...
2022-08-0354 min
SheSez with Linda GrassoJournalist Jessica Yellin Delivers Even Bad News In A Good WayJournalist Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise, a rapidly growing social media platform aimed at delivering the news in a calm, unbiased, factual manner that won’t leave viewers feeling yelled at and anxious, but rather more informed and equipped to form intelligent opinions. The award-winning journalist shares with Linda how she worked in news for 17 years, working at the local level and then at several national cable outlets. She felt like she’d reached the top when she became chief White House correspondent for CNN. But in 2018, after 8 years at CNN, Jessica was dissatisfied at the w...
2022-08-0236 minNews Not NoiseWomen’s Health Care: Threats And RealitiesA network of organizations is helping pregnant people and health care workers in states that are banning and restriction abortion. How does it work, what resources do they offer and what does the future look like?We dig into all this plus, a closer look at the ways these new restrictions are harming people who are trying to start families as well. I speak to Oriaku Njoku, the Executive Director for the National Network of Abortion Funds, which helpswith financial and logistical access to abortion. Also, Jessica Wright-Weinstock and Stacy Bernstein, founders of The B(e...
2022-07-2753 minNews Not NoiseDon’t Say Gay Laws in Florida and BeyondWhat kind of effect is Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bills having in schools? I discuss this plus discuss this plus other states considering anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ next moves with two experts: Cathryn Oakley, State Legislative Director, and Senior Counsel at Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ advocacy group and political advocacy organization in the US; and Marc Caputo, Florida based National political reporter at NBC News Digital.This conversation was held live on Clubhouse. You can join us there Thursdays by following the News Not Noise club on the Clubhouse app. N...
2022-07-2048 minNews Not NoiseWhat We’ve Learned From The Jan 6th HearingsA year and a half after rioters stormed the Capitol, the Jan. 6th Committee’s public hearings are revealing why that mob headed to the Capitol and what role Trump and his team played. In this week’s episode of the News Not Noise Podcast, I speak with US attorney and national security prosecutor Barb McQuade and Alan Rozenshtein, senior editor at Lawfare and associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota Law School. We discuss the new evidence uncovered through the Jan 6 hearings. The importance of Team Trump’s contacts with the Oath Keepers and the Proud...
2022-07-1457 minNews Not NoiseReproductive Rights Now: What’s Changed?How will the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade change reproductive choices and even personal health in states across the country? Hillary Schneller, a Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights and co-counsel on the Dobbs case, Jodi Hicks, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and Mary Ziegler, a legal expert on the history of abortion in America, all join this discussion which we originally held live on the Clubhouse app. They answer your questions about efforts to block access to medication abortion; the Biden administration’s options for protecting reproductive ri...
2022-07-0656 minNews Not NoiseThe Court’s Abortion Ruling, ExplainedIn a staggering decision the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away 50 years of an established right to an abortion for women and girls in America. In this conversation Ben Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, breaks down the ruling. He offers a calm and sober explanation of what it means for pregnant people in states that will ban abortion, and what other rights might fall as a result of this decision. We also discuss what the effort to re-establish abortion rights in America might look like.
2022-06-2535 minNews Not NoiseJan. 6 Hearings and Criminal ChargesWhat criminal charges could come from the January 6th investigation? Could anyone other than Trump get charged? And what might that look like. Loyola Law School professor and constitutional law expert Jessica Levinson walks us through the possible charges, why Trump’s state of mind matters so much, the evidence to date, and the difficult questions involved in prosecuting a former President of the United States. We also discuss the legal issues related to actions by Rudy Giuliani, Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife Ginni Thomas and Trump attorney John Eastman. Plus, Mike Pence’s place in history. Levins...
2022-06-2323 minNews Not NoiseInstagram, Kids and Mental HealthAntigone Davis is the head of global safety at META, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. Here we discuss new tools the company has just released to give teens with mental health challenges a more positive experience using the product. We discuss how the tools work, what problems they’re meant to remedy and what else the company can or should do to ensure their products are safe for children. News Not Noise delivers its news on Instagram, and its newsletter through the Bulletin writers program, which is also part of META. We know first hand the be...
2022-06-1526 minNews Not NoiseGun Reform: How We Got Here, What You Can DoThe Uvalde and Buffalo shootings were two of at least 18 mass shooting incidents in the US in 2022. How did we get here? Why do we accept this? And what can you do to move the needle? In this special episode, Shannon Watts of Mothers Demand Action and Becky Pringle of the National Education Association answer some of your many questions. Among them: why lawmakers are loathe to pass gun safety reforms supported by the majority of Americans. What teachers are prepared to do to make schools safer. And where you can act to make a difference. ...
2022-06-0843 minNews Not NoiseSpeeches that Could have Changed History with Jeffrey NussbaumWe know about the most famous speeches, but what about the ones that were never delivered? Presidential Speechwriter Jeffrey Nussbaum took a look at some of history’s most influential speeches left undelivered. He shares a poignant story Hillary Clinton planned to recount in her victory speech, had she won the 2016 US Presidential Election. We learn about John Lewis’ intention to make his speech at the March on Washington in 1963 during the Civil Rights much more fiery, and how a verbal misstep during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis could have launched us into nuclear war. Nussbaum was most recently a sp...
2022-06-0129 minNews Not NoisePutin, NATO and Brittney Griner with Ian BremmerAre rumors that Putin has cancer true? What are the chances WNBA star Brittney Griner is released soon? And what does it mean if Finland and Sweden join NATO, quickly? Political scientist Ian Bremmer shares his insight on these topics and the future of the fight against Russia in Ukraine in this episode. We also get into his new book, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats – and Our Response – Will Change the World.” He argues that three new crises will force change on us, that will lead to a more cooperative and productive future. Among the surprises: he says...
2022-05-2526 minNews Not NoiseThe Mainstreaming of Hate with ADL’s Jonathan GreenblattThe 18-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Buffalo grocery store over the weekend, killing 10 mostly Black victims, cited the ”Great Replacement Theory” in his manifesto. So what is that, exactly? And how does it find its way into mainstream culture?This conversation with the Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt was taped just days before that shooting. Here Greenblatt explains the origins of the troubling conspiracy theory that motivated the shooter. We discuss Tucker Carlson, extremist politicians, and the role of tech giants and media in disseminating white nationalist ideas. In Greenblatt’s view, all this drives a rise in...
2022-05-1830 minNews Not NoiseHow We Spend with Former Microsoft CEO Steve BallmerAfter retiring as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer founded USAFacts, to make government data accessible to the general public. He wants to help Americans understand how the government spends our money and why. So every year at tax time USAFacts releases an annual 10-K report on government financial performance – something public companies are already required to do. He thinks the government should be required to turn out the same kind of report, but until they do he’s got it covered. His annual 10k is meant to give us a better picture of how we’re living, what we’re spending on, and...
2022-05-1224 minNews Not NoiseAmerica After RoeRoe v. Wade is in jeopardy. This week Politico published a draft Supreme Court decision that, if issued, would overturn the landmark abortion ruling Roe v Wade. It would immediately ban or restrict access to abortion for people in about half the states. What are abortion rights advocates doing to prepare? In California, they are preparing to create an abortion sanctuary state open to people from across the country.On this week’s episode of the News Not Noise Podcast, we speak with Planned Parenthood Los Angeles’ Sue Dunlap, who discusses the steps her clinic is taking to ensu...
2022-05-0522 minNews Not NoiseDigital Community with Friends with Benefit’s Alex ZhangIn this week’s News Not Noise Podcast, we glimpse the future of the world wide web. Our guide is Alex Zhang, the mayor of Friends With Benefits, a popular Web3 community. We talk tokens, NFTs, cryptocurrency, blockchain, decentralization and we define the tech jargon as we go. Zhang explains how the integration of cryptocurrency builds ownership and democracy into the group’s core values from day one. I hope this offers you a way to understand where online community and commerce are headed. Consider it a beginner’s guide.If you want to read definitions for th...
2022-04-2835 minNews Not NoiseBeyond the podiumWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has a front row to all things Washington. Psaki is a veteran of public service, and as the face of the overnight change demonstrated by President Biden’s first day in office, she embodies cool, calm, and collected in her daily press briefings. But Psaki gets personal with News Not Noise, sharing how she really feels about the Republican attack on LGBTQ+ rights and giving us a glimpse of what it’s like being a mother of two young children while working in the White House. Plus, she addresses student loan debt and...
2022-04-1934 minNews Not NoiseSanctioning Russia’s banks, oil and superyachtsDaniel Glaser is an expert in all things sanctions. As the former Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office under the Obama Administration, Glaser led the office that designed sanctions against North Korea and Iran, among other countries.He explains to News Not Noise the strategy behind the U.S.’ sanctions against Russia, including sanctions against the country’s oligarchs, banking systems, and energy sector. Plus, Glaser explains what’s really going on with the superyachts that have been frozen under sanction. You can follow Jessica Yellin...
2022-04-1325 minNews Not NoisePreparing for a financial stormAs Americans face rising gas prices, inflation, and a tough housing market, millennial money expert Tonya Rapley explains how to manage our personal finances, covering everything from building credit to tackling student loan debt, making investments, crypto, and everything in between. Talking about personal finance can feel overwhelming — so where do you start? What are some good money habits to start building today? And how do you save money when interest rates are so high?We speak with Tonya Rapley, founder of "My Fab Finance," a leading financial education and lifestyle blog for all of the be...
2022-04-0523 minNews Not NoiseHow to help UkraineIn this episode, Jessica speaks to three women who are making a difference.You’ve asked what you can do to help the people of Ukraine. We found three women running remarkable non-profit efforts delivering direct aid to Ukrainians under fire in the country and refugees who have fled. Here they explain the work they’re doing and the needs that remain.Collectively they are evacuating orphans and the elderly; delivering vital first aid to the front lines of the war; and providing daily essentials – including food, clothing, even money – to Ukrainians under siege and those who have...
2022-03-3035 minNews Not NoiseWhy Putin didn’t invade under Trump with Ambassador Marie YovanovitchMarie Yovanovitch was the US Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 until 2019. She held many senior government positions during her thirty-three-year diplomatic career including serving as Ambassador to two other former Soviet countries, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. However, her career was derailed after she became the target of a disinformation and smear campaign led by then President Donald Trump’s private attorney, Rudy Giuliani. Her abrupt recall from her post in Ukraine led to her astounding testimony in the first impeachment trial of President Trump.Yovanovitch quietly retired from the State Department in 2020 and is now a senior fellow at...
2022-03-2226 minNews Not NoiseHow to talk to kids about war (and other difficult topics) with Dr. Aliza PressmanHow do you talk to your kids about what’s happening in Ukraine? Have you broached the subject yet? Dr. Aliza Pressman says it is time to have that discussion.Pressman is a developmental psychologist, an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, and the host of the Raising Good Humans Podcast.She tells us that children know when something's wrong and nobody's talking about it. Pressman says tackling difficult issues, in a developmentally appropriate way, is crucial to raising kids with empathy.Dr. Aliza Pressman➤Twitter: twitter.com...
2022-03-1624 minNews Not NoisePutin under pressure with Fiona HillHow far will Putin go? The Russian destruction of Ukraine continues to shock the world and is forcing millions out of their homes and into neighboring countries, destabilizing the world as we knew it just weeks ago. What does Putin really want and how can the West stop him?We speak to Fiona Hill, who served on the National Security Council specializing in Russian and European affairs and is a Russia expert who has spent decades studying Vladimir Putin.You can follow Jessica Yellin here:➤Instagram: instagram.com/jessicayellin➤Twitter: twitter.com/jessicayellin➤Facebook...
2022-03-0924 minNews Not NoiseThe Russia Ukraine endgame with Evelyn FarkasAs the Russian military prepares to intensify its attacks on Ukraine, we discuss the latest developments in the war with the Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia under President Obama.Evelyn Farkas is deeply knowledgeable about this part of the world.Farkas was a senior fellow at the American Security Project and Executive Director of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and TerrorismCurrently, she is the President of Farkas Global Strategies.Evelyn FarkasTwitter: twitter.com/EvelynNFarkasYou can follow Jessica...
2022-03-0123 minNews Not NoiseIs privacy possible? Washington Post tech reporter, Heather KellyIf you use a computer or a smartphone, this one is worth a listen. Downloading an app is easy but behind every download is a difficult question: is the convenience this provides worth whatever personal data you agree to exchange? We live in a world where increasingly, everything from your phone to your neighborhood coffee shop to your tv is harvesting your personal data and privacy seems dead. Heather Kelly is a Washington Post reporter covering technology and the ways in which it affects our lives. She publishes widely read and super-useful pieces instructing us how to...
2022-02-2318 minNews Not NoiseRekindling the human spirit with Agapi StassinopoulosIn this episode, we take a break from the dizzying news cycle to refocus our energy on the human spirit and our well-being. The best-selling author and motivational speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos walks us through her journey finding gratitude and practicing mindfulness and compassion. We discuss her new book “Speaking with Spirit: 52 prayers to guide, inspire, and uplift you.”It doesn’t matter what you believe in. Finding prayer can mean something different to everyone. Stassinopoulos says we all have the power to focus on the present, find our inner voice and lead with courage. To let go of the pr...
2022-02-1920 minNews Not NoiseWhat Putin Wants: A conversation with Anne ApplebaumAnne Applebaum is a Pulitzer-prize winning historian who writes for The Atlantic, she is also a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Agora Institute, where she co-directs a program on disinformation and 21st century propaganda.From 1988-1991 she covered the collapse of communism as the Warsaw correspondent of the Economist magazine and the Independent newspaper.Her resume is truly impressive and it is so extensive that I won’t even attempt to cover it all. She has written many books and taught all over the world.Applebaum wa...
2022-02-1639 minNews Not NoiseThe raging 2020s with Alec RossAlec Ross is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, The Raging 2020s, puts forth the idea that a new social contract could restore the balance of power between government, citizens, and business in modern America. In short, he spends a lot of time thinking about what’s next.Before he was one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, Alec was a night-shift janitor and a Baltimore school teacher. Currently, he is a board partner at Amplo, a global VC firm and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at The University of Bologna Business School. He has...
2022-02-1232 minNews Not NoiseWhat is long Covid?Millions of Americans have recovered from mild cases of Covid-19, only to later experience a range of debilitating, chronic symptoms of the virus. In this episode, we look beyond the daily pandemic headlines and turn our attention to one group suffering from a different kind of epidemic: people with long-haul Covid-19. What is it? What causes it? Who is susceptible and where does research into possible treatments stand? And what does recovery look like? Dr. Jason Maley provides answers. He is an attending physician in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at...
2022-02-0826 minNews Not NoiseRussia and Ukraine on the brink with Ian BremmerIn this episode, Jessica speaks with Ian Bremmer about the unfolding situation between Russia and Ukraine and where, right now, US intelligence officials estimate there are about 130,000 Russian troops amassed near the border. This comes as world leaders continue to apply diplomatic pressure on Russia in an effort to head off an invasion which some believe could be only days or weeks away. Ian Bremmer, is the president and founder of Eurasia Group and an expert in identifying and understanding global risk. He says that it’s unlikely Putin would invade ahead of the Winter Olympics and a pla...
2022-02-0149 minNews Not NoiseMaking remote work, work with Harvard Business Professor Tsedal NeeleyWe keep hearing work is changing for good. This is the era of the employee. And no one knows what the future looks like or what it’ll take to make workers happy.Professor Tsedal Neeley says this is not actually a mystery. She is a Senior Associate Dean and Professor at Harvard Business School. She believes remote work -- in some form -- is here to stay. And she’s been studying best practices since well before the pandemic. She has advice for the best way to get the job you want, hire the employees who will really...
2022-01-2526 minNews Not NoiseReclaiming creativity in a too-busy world with Eve RodskyEve Rodsky helped start a long overdue national conversation around equality of labor and time on the home front. Eventually, she realized that even when the domestic workload becomes more equitable, people still say something is missing in their lives and that something is personal creativity. Rodsky calls this missing piece “Unicorn Space” — and defines it as the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that is fulfilling. She helps readers embrace all the unlikely, surprising, and delightful places where their own Unicorn Space may be found and says creativity is not optional. It’s essential. ...
2022-01-1939 minNews Not NoiseYour Omicron questions answered with Dr. Darien SuttonWith Omicron infections and hospitalizations hitting record highs you have questions about kids, long covid, boosters, treatment and more. Here Jessica Yellin speaks to Dr. Darien Sutton, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, a medical contributor for ABC News and a self-proclaimed professor of TikTok MedSchool, about all things Covid.He explains the CDC’s 5-day rule, how to think about whether you should send your kids to school, when to go to the hospital, and what might cause long COVID. Dr. Darien SuttonTwitter: twitter.com/DoctorDarienMDInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.darien
2022-01-1239 minNews Not NoiseHow to live longer and better with Dan BuettnerDid you know that some of the longest living, healthiest people on the planet have never been to the gym? They don’t go on special diets or attend retreats or travel to the most exotic places. The man I interview today says they stay healthier and happier for longer than most.Dan Buettner has studied people who live in the Blue Zones – those are 5 regions of the world where an outsize number of people live past 100 and the’re vital for more of those years. Buettner analyzed what people in the Blue Zones have in common and distil...
2022-01-0448 minNews Not NoiseNew Year, Who Dis? Real talk about resolutions with Gretchen RubinGretchen Rubin is a writer whose books about habits and happiness are New York Times bestsellers that have sold millions of copies worldwide. Gretchen recommends setting manageable goals, and breaking up tasks into small steps.She has a website offering tools, including The Happiness Project, courses, an app, a daily blog and more chronicling her own pursuit of happiness and recommendations for yours. She also has a weekly podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.Gretchen RubinTwitter: twitter.com/gretchenrubinInstagram: instagram.com/gretchenrubinWebsite: gretchenrubin.comWebsite: the-happiness-project.com
2021-12-2829 minNews Not NoiseSkid row stylist Shirley Raines brings the eyelashes, the masks, and the loveWhen Shirley Raines started doing hair for half a dozen unhoused women, she had no idea her passion project would become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving hundreds in LA’s Skid Row every week. Through Beauty 2 The Streetz, Raines brings much-needed warmth, humanity, comfort, and even fun to the homeless population in downtown Los Angeles. And COVID didn’t slow her down at all: She just won CNN’s 2021 Hero of the Year award.I got to speak with Raines about how working in the streets helped heal her trauma, what she believes our societal responsibility is toward our un...
2021-12-2227 minNews Not NoiseEverything you wanted to know about pronouns but were afraid to askWhat ‘s the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?What does They/Them mean?Is queer an okay word to use?And what does “the plus” mean? Jean-Marie Navetta is the director of education and inclusion for PFLAG and she breaks down the terminology of an increasingly diverse world. We go beyond the basics and whether you are or a member of the LGBTQ+ community or are just looking to broaden your understanding -- we can get you ready for your next conversation.PFLAG is the first and largest organizat...
2021-12-1825 minNews Not NoiseAbortion rights under fire with Hillary SchnellerThe future of abortion in America is on the line. The Supreme Court has just ruled on a case and is preparing a decision on a second that could end Roe v Wade. In this episode, I talk to the co-lead counsel on one of the abortion cases before the US Supreme Court, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization.Hillary Schneller is Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights. The group is leading the fight against both the Texas 6-week abortion ban and the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban. We spoke Friday, hours after the...
2021-12-1122 minNews Not NoiseEnding gun violence in America’s schoolsIn this episode, I talk to two of the people working to end gun violence in American schools. Sari Kaufman survived the school shooting as a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. She was a lead organizer of the March For Our Lives and a co-founder of the MyVote Project, a student-led education organization to educate voters. She is currently a sophomore at Yale University, studying political science. Shannon Watts founded Mom's Demand Action in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting which killed 26 children and educators in 2012. The organization is...
2021-12-0725 minNews Not NoiseAll about Omicron with Dr. Ashish JhaDr. Ashish Jha is the man I turn to when I want public health guidance in the wake of a new variant. In this case, that variant is Omicron. He tells us what we need to know now and provides a timeline of when we will know even more. He also told me that this latest variant likely didn't start in South Africa but was, instead, simply detected there.
Dr. Jha is Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and one of the nation's leading health policy scholars. Throughout 2020 - especially in the early days -- wh...
2021-11-3013 minNews Not NoiseSometimes vegan, never shaming with Jessica SeinfeldJessica Seinfeld knows you don’t want to quit meat cold turkey this Thanksgiving, and she’s totally on board with that. Instead, the sometimes vegan wants you to try incorporating more plant-based foods onto your holiday table and into your diet, without any shaming or “shoulds.” She’s doing it with her own family four (or if you ask her husband Jerry, three) nights a week. Contrary to popular belief, she says, it’s not all or nothing.On this week’s episode of the News Not Noise Podcast, the other Jessica tells me all about her favorite vegan...
2021-11-2325 minNews Not NoiseSelf care without selfishness with Shelly TygielskiShelly Tygielski is the author of the new book, “Sit Down To Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change The World”. Her work is built around the idea that there should be No Barrier To Entry in the mindfulness and meditation space. She wants everyone to have access, not just those with means.Shelly launched the “Pandemic of Love Movement” in March 2020 as a way of helping people face the challenging moment of a global crisis by matching families in need directly with donors.Shelly combines a pragmatic worldview with the tenets of mediation and mindful...
2021-11-1630 minNews Not NoiseHow to travel this holiday season, with The Points GuyJessica Yellin speaks with Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, about the state of travel and the various COVID protocols involved, as we head into what’s expected to be a busy holiday season. Kelly has parlayed obsession with travel and rewards savvy into a booming business. He is the Founder and CEO of The Points Guy which just launched its own app to let us in on all the things we need to know about how to travel smarter not harder.Brian Kelly:Instagram: instagram.com/briankellyThe Points Guy:Instagram: ins...
2021-11-0930 minNews Not NoiseIt's time to get dressed again, with celebrity stylist Karla WelchKarla Welch is a celebrity stylist. She dresses Justin and Haley Bieber, Karlie Kloss, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Amber Heard, Elisabeth Moss, among others. Here she talks to News Not Noise about finding your post pandemic style. She says Uggs are a no-no outside the home, but you can dress up sweats with one key purchase. Can you guess what it is? We also talk sustainable fashion, regulating sizes, how to look great for less, and her period underwear the Period Company. Karla Welch:Instagram: instagram.com/karlawelchstylistTwitter...
2021-11-0323 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisNews Not Noise with Jessica YellinJessica Yellin, Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody award-winning journalist, discusses how the competition for viewership in the internet age of instant information forced her to re-evaluate her approach. If she wanted her work to align with her intention, to explain the news and not just report the noise, Jessica had to pivot and find a new way.Launching her business, News Not Noise, on Instagram, Jessica has gained over half a million followers who rely on her to deliver trusted insight, relying on experts rather than pundits, reporting on the facts and not the clickbait. Jessica explains how em...
2021-10-2835 minNews Not NoiseWhat you need to know about inflation with Austan GoolsbeeJessica Yellin talks to Austan Goolsbee to help you understand what’s causing today’s inflation, what role the stressed supply chain plays in driving it, and what if anything the government can do to fight it. Goolsbee explains there’s a debate among economists, and if the government picks the wrong side we could be in for a very long and bumpy ride. We’re just not sure which side is wrong!
Goolsbee is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He served in the White House as a member of the Obama Cabinet, ...
2021-10-2630 minNews Not NoiseContempt and Consequences: What’s Next for Steve Bannon?In this episode, Jessica Yellin speaks with Professor India Thusi of Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law. They discuss the case of former chief strategist to President Trump, Steven K. Bannon and his failure to comply with a federal subpoena about the events of January 6th, 2021. The select committee panel is scheduled to vote on the contempt charge against Bannon on Tuesday, October 19th and is expected to approve the charge. A vote could then be taken up by the full House of Representatives in short order. The possibility of holding Bannon in Contempt of Cong...
2021-10-2010 minNews Not NoiseTara Brach - Practical tools to manage anxiety and the news in a stressful worldIn this episode, Jessica Yellin speaks with Tara Brach about living in anxious times and the strategies we can all use to help manage stress, fear, and worry. Tara Brach has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, is leading meditation teacher, a best selling author and widely followed spiritual teacher. She offers ways to stay grounded and compassionate, rather than angry and triggered, while engaging with the challenging realities of our world. Brach takes on concepts such as unprocessed fear -- how it can keep us personally isolated and how it drives polarization globally. She speaks...
2021-10-1359 minNews Not NoiseDr. Darien Sutton - Busting COVID myths: Answers to your questionsJessica Yellin talks to Dr. Darien Sutton about COVID booster shots, vaccines for kids, and other virus news. Dr. Darien Sutton is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, a medical contributor for ABC News, and a self-proclaimed professor of #TikTok MedSchool. Here, he also answers your questions about mixing and matching vaccines, bad info about “natural immunity and that Israel study,” and what’s a “pre-print” and why you should care about the answer if you’re basing health decisions on “studies” you read online.RESOURCES & LINKSDr. Darien SuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/do...
2021-10-0923 minNews Not NoisePeter Bergen - What's changed since 9/11?As we approach the 9/11 anniversary, we sat down with journalist Peter Bergen, one of the leading experts on Osama bin Laden. I spoke with him about his fantastic book — “The Rise and Fall is Osama bin Laden.” We discussed why he believes we are safer today - 20 years after the terrorist attacks. What the exit from Afghanistan means for US security and why he believes that the real threat inside the US comes from radicalized domestic terrorists. He is one of the very few western journalists to have met Osama bin Laden.Peter Bergen:Twitter: https://www.twitte...
2021-09-2935 minNews Not NoiseOur future with the Delta variant with Dr. Jeremy FaustJessica Yellin speaks to Dr. Jeremy Faust, an ER physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. He has been crunching data and explaining medical throughout the pandemic. This interview covers a lot of ground. It is packed with information about Delta and how to live now. Some of it is pretty dense and other parts include practical tips for living. We cover: when to mask, how to live with unvaccinated children, why testing is the way out of this, how to keep your office open through Delta, how to keep schools open, when to...
2021-09-2949 minNews Not NoisePaul Hawken - Ending the climate crisis in one generationPaul Hawken is one of the leading voices of the environmental movement. He’s an accomplished entrepreneur and bestselling author. He’s out now with a new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. In this conversation the sustainability pioneer talks us through some profound shifts he says we must make to save the planet. Hawken argues to saving the planet requires more than ending our reliance on fossil fuel. We have to fundamentally rethink our relationship with nature, the animals and one another. In this conversation he offers a resource to find solutions, actions and connection with othe...
2021-09-2850 min
American Fever Dream#540 An Afghan Woman’s Message For The World ft. Jessica YellinJessica Yellin (@jessicayellin) joins Amanda for a timely bonus episode reflecting on the week of reporting on Afghanistan and the evacuation efforts. Yellin, founder of News Not News and former White House Correspondent who’s reported on Afghanistan for 20 years, explains exactly what we need to do to sustain pressure on leaders to ensure Afghans’ safety, why this is our obligation as Americans. Then, Yellin shares an excerpt of her interview with a woman in Afghanistan whose life has been turned upside down, in which she shares her greatest fears and a message for the rest of the world. List...
2021-08-2036 min
Here's Where It Gets InterestingHow to be a Good News Consumer with Jessica YellinIn this episode, Sharon sits down with long-time journalist, author, and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent, Jessica Yellin to tackle the topic of the media and news. In an era of the 24-hour news cycle, we are constantly bombarded with new information, analysis and opinions. Luckily, Sharon and Jessica are here to teach listeners how to cut through the noise and discern what is actually news. Jessica gives an insider’s look into the faults she sees in today’s media, while also reminding listeners the essential role the media plays in our society. Sharon and Jessica believe the...
2021-08-0235 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 84: Hari Sreenivasan & Jessica YellinYou can watch a video version of this episode! Follow us on social media (@gofactyourpod) and send us a direct message to receive the link.In space, no one can hear you trivia! This brand new Go Fact Yourself was recorded as part of Politifact’s “United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking.”Hari Sreenivasan is an anchor and senior correspondent for "PBS Newshour." As a journalist, he’s dedicated most of his professional life to helping viewers understand facts from fiction. But even before that, he used to watch the news for another reason: t...
2021-07-021h 19
QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow Would News Be Different If More Women Were Informing It with Jessica Yellin (PRETTY POLITICAL)Founder of the Instagram phenomenon News Not Noise and former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin has become known as the go to independent news source online. Just as her handle suggests, she delivers the news without the noise and her steady handed approach has reached nearly half a million followers online. Jessica and Danielle talk about how and why Jessica left her once dream job at CNN just two months after being promoted to start her own news platform, and the surprising celebrity women who helped share her platform with the world (spoiler- Amy Schumer is one of...
2021-07-0131 min
Follow the LeaderFrom CNN White House Correspondent to launching a news agency, Jessica Yellin of News Not NoiseWorking her way from Central Florida to the White House, Jessica Yellin has documented pivotal moments in American history - the hanging chads in the 2000 election to the Obama White House. She is a Peabody, Gracie, and Emmy award-winning political journalist, reporting during her career for CNN, ABC, and MSNBC. Jessica is also a published author and the founder of the website News Not Noise, which is dedicated to giving you a greater sense of understanding of the big issues "so you know which stories matter and which you can ignore."How did she call her shot on...
2021-04-0956 min
Why Not Now? with Amy Jo MartinJessica Yellin - Fmr. Chief White House Correspondent Goes RenegadeJessica Yellin is the former White House Correspondent for CNN & the founder of News Not Noise; a fresh voice in media that provides daily news reports on Instagram. In this episode, Jessica and Amy Jo talk about the transition from reporting on CNN, having the lights, cameras and broadcast team behind her, to stepping out on her own in her back yard with only herself and her phone. Jessica shares how she navigated worry & imposter syndrome when she started broadcasting alone and how a friend helped her find her voice by si...
2020-11-2948 min
In the Bubble with Andy SlavittThe Path to a New Beginning – Calling the Race (with Jessica Yellin)Andy is joined by Jessica Yellin to break down where we are on the precipice of history. They walk you through what's yet to be counted, what may end up in court, what Trump may do next, and what Biden should do next. And not to be lost: what this all means for COVID-19. Brew another pot of coffee – this may take a while. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt. Follow Jessica Yellin on Twitter and Instagram @JessicaYellin. In the Bubble is supported in part by listeners like you. Bec...
2020-11-0553 min
Geeks & BeatsNews Not Noise with Jessica YellinVeteran CNN reporter Jessica Yellin on how COVID19 is changing newsrooms, her Instagram-based news service, and why Fox News isn’t solely to blame for the Untied States of America. News Not Noise By Christa Sampson What happens when the news you consume comes from a live stream vs. the mainstream? There are no special effects. […] The post News Not Noise with Jessica Yellin appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.
2020-05-0636 min
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirThe Current State of Political Journalism With Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin | Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Larry Wilmore is joined by the former chief White House correspondent for CNN, Jessica Yellin, to talk about her debut novel, 'Savage News' (13:36), how she got into political journalism (30:24), "breaking-news fatigue" (39:41), and how journalists should cover Trump (46:34).
Host: Larry Wilmore
Guest: Jessica Yellin
Check out Yellin’s debut novel, ‘Savage News,’ here.
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2019-07-1859 min
Pop Culture ConfidentialEpisode 141: Jessica Yellin, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent. Author of Savage NewsThis week on Pop Culture Confidential awarding winning journalist and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin.
Mr Yellin spent decades covering Capitol Hill, domestic policy, the White House, elections and more at MSNBC, ABC, CNN to name a few. Now she is on a mission to change how we receive and process the news. Recently she started a digital platform 'News Not Noise’, and using her instagram feed @Jessicayellin she reports video updates, bringing her followers the news “not a panic attack”. She has also just released her debut novel Savage News, the story of an ambitious journalist on the front lines of the new b...
2019-05-1026 min
Channels with Peter Kafka"Savage News" author Jessica Yellin on the dark side (and the silly side) of TV newsJournalist Jessica Yellin talks with Recode's Peter Kafka about her new satirical novel about TV journalism, Savage News.In this episode: Yellin's Instagram project, News Not Noise; the lie, "nobody wants news without a panic attack"; where News Not Noise could go next; embracing a bias of being against conflict and outrage; Yellin's political background; being a "one-man band" in local TV news; the 2000 recount and moving up to national TV; finally getting her dream job: White House correspondent for CNN; in the Trump era, does the White House press briefing provide a useful service?; a day...
2019-04-1148 min
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasJessica Yellin on The Changing Ways We Get Our NewsEverything we think about the world outside our immediate senses is shaped by information brought to us by other sources. In the case of what’s currently happening to the human race, we call that information “the news.” There is no such thing as “unfiltered” news — no matter how we get it, someone is deciding what information to convey and how to convey it. And the way that is happening is currently in a state of flux. Today’s guest, journalist Jessica Yellin, has seen the news business from the perspective of both the establishment and the upstart. Working for major news org...
2019-02-251h 08