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The UnWoke ShowThe UnWoke Show Season 3 Episode 102: The Great Meme War of 2025: How Internet Culture is Shaping Real-World DebatesThis week, Tim and Rich dive headfirst into The Great Meme War of 2025: How Internet Culture is Shaping Real-World Debates. From viral X posts to savage political jabs, we unpack how memes are no longer just laughs—they’re rewriting the rules of discourse. Are they the ultimate truth bombs or digital chaos? Join us for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the internet’s wildest battlefield.
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Book: Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America by Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss, Brian Friedberg – The gritty backstory of memes as cultural weapons. Find it at your favorite...2025-04-1724 min
All About Agatha ChristieInterview with Literary Map Designer (Yes, That's a Thing) Ben OlinsIt isn't every day I get to interview a map designer on All About Agatha. Nor is it every day I get to work on a map with a map designer, which is something I've been doing on the side in tribute to my late co-host, Catherine Brobeck, whom Ben and I talk about at some length in our conversation. We also talk some Christie, because of course we do; I know Catherine wouldn't have had it any other way. Visit my website for details on my upcoming U.S. tour in the South. Click...2025-04-051h 01
Met RadioInterview: Joan Samuels-DennisMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews psychotherapist Joan-Samuels Dennis.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/joan-samuels-dennis-brampton-on/4641022025-01-0830 minAll About Agatha ChristieWoof: The Dogs of Agatha ChristieWhether it's teeny-tiny dogs like the Pekingese, more medium-sized dogs like the VAST array of terriers who appear in this episode, or large dogs like the scary greyhound who makes quite a memorable appearance, there is something for everyone in my discussion of the canine species in Agatha Christie's works. Special thanks to Kate Jackson and Michelle Kazmer, whose expertise I leaned on in preparing this episode. Click here to visit and subscribe to Patreon for bonus episodes. And I encourage you to listen to my Patreon episode all about Next to a Dog, as referenced in...2024-07-261h 16
Instant TriviaEpisode 1257 - Silent letter words - Bright "light"s - Cosmetic procedure - Wil(l), willem or william - "o" and "os"Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1257, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Silent Letter Words
1: If you're "in the red", you're in this, not where you want to be financially.
debt.
2: It's just a pterm for a ptremendous pterosaur.
pterodactyl.
3: Lambeth or Staten Island, for example.
a borough.
4: Ships usually "drop" this when they want to stay in place.
an anchor.
5: Beating "Shoplifters" and "Cold War", "Roma" won the 2018 award in this Oscar category.
Foreign Film.
Round 2. Category: Bright LightS. With Light in quotation marks
1: An Alexandrian might know...2024-07-2106 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1230 - People who became words - Jr. and sr. - Franks and beens - We gotta go now - Big plays in the bibleWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1230, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: People Who Became Words
1: A swift fellow, this Austrian's name means the speed of an object as a multiple of the speed of sound.
Ernst Mach.
2: Don't lose your head trying to name this execution device named after a French doctor.
the guillotine.
3: The name of this cigarette ingredient comes from the ambassador who sent tobacco to Pairs.
nicotine.
4: Named for a Soviet minister, the Finns fixed these "cocktails" for the invading Russians in 1940.
Molotov cocktails.
5: Up on the...2024-06-2308 min
Too T3rpdDeep Comedy ft. Justin HudsonText The Too T3rpd Hotline Another week, another 🔥 episode for ya! This week Donovan and Slumpppd sit down with comedian Justin Hudson. We talk to Justin about his comedy origins, cannabis origins, the creation of his new comedy show We JOAN, hosting open mics, and much more!You can find Justin:@justinxhudson on instagranJustin Hudson on FacebookFollow Too T3rpd on Instagram Check out our videos on our Too T3rpd YouTube channel Leave voicemails to our Too T3rpd hotline (314) 399-9711Sign up for our...2024-06-211h 08Instant TriviaEpisode 1186 - Fete offensive - Polyhymnia - 4 top men - Working with a beatle - From movie to musicalWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1186, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Fete Offensive
1: 1953 and 2009 were years of riots in France on this festive day that was violent back in 1789, too.
Bastille Day.
2: After this war hero's 1829 inauguration, crowds nearly crushed him and the White House was trashed.
Andrew Jackson.
3: Beijing feted 70 years of Communist rule on "National Day" in 2019, but protests in this administrative region turned ugly.
Hong Kong.
4: 30 years after the original concert, this reboot featured overpriced water and arson.
Woodstock.
5: Netflix' documentary about this ill-conceived Bahamian romp is...2024-05-1007 min
History & Factoids about todayMay 10th- Fred Astaire, The Spinners, Danny & the Juniors, Donovan, Bono, Young MC, Kenan ThompsonNational Shrimp day. Entertainment from 2015. Jeffeerson Davis captured, Nelson Mandela sworn in as South Africa President, 1st telephone installed in White House. Todays birthdays - Fred Astaire, Nancy Walker, Larry Williams, Henry Fambrough, Danny Rapp, Donovan, Bono, Young MC, Kenan Thompson. Joan Crawford died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/The shrimp song - Elvis PresleySee you again - Wiz Khalifa Charlie PuthGirl crush - Little Big TownBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Puttin' on the Ritz - Fred AstaireSh...2024-05-1014 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1156 - That old time television - Soccer - African-american biography - Country groups - Where it's "at"Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1156, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: That Old Time Television
1: This 1950s Nelson family sitcom ran for 14 years.
Ozzie and Harriet.
2: 2 of the 3 full-time "Tonight Show" hosts before Jay Leno.
(2 of 3) Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson.
3: This actress' TV character Alexis Carrington was once described as "starts with B, rhymes with rich".
Joan Collins.
4: With boxing as her category, Dr. Joyce Brothers won the top prize on this TV quiz show.
The $64,000 Question.
5: Jeepers, Dr. Smith! On TV's "Lost in Space", this actor...2024-04-1106 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1154 - Poke out an i - '70s pop culture - I got 3 as! - Stories of the south - CelebritiesWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1154, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Poke Out An I
1: Whether acrylic or watercolor, an art supply without its "I" becomes this--breathe hard.
a pant.
2: A word towards the end of an auctioneer's spiel sells its "I" to ring out as this instrument.
gong.
3: Without its "I", a synonym for "landed" becomes this computer key.
alt.
4: Poke out the "I" from a ghostly apparition to get this intense anger.
wrath.
5: Drop the "I" from the start of a word for one's likeness to get this...2024-04-0906 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBest Of BPR 4/01: Appreciating The Human Hand & Learning Media Literacy With Joan DonovanBest Of BPR 4/01: Appreciating The Human Hand & Learning Media Literacy With Joan Donovan2024-04-0137 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1118 - Action figures - The vietnam era - All-american food - Puerto rican holidays - North american languagesWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1118, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Action Figures
1: Fact: This "Office" star sees plenty of action as the title character on Amazon's "Jack Ryan".
John Krasinski.
2: Paddy Doyle's fitness records include throwing 470 of these in 1 minute--that should win the round.
punches.
3: In 2003 Paul Crake ran up the 1,576 steps of this NYC building in 9 minutes 33 seconds.
the Empire State Building.
4: In a tune by the Flaming Lips, Yoshimi battles some pink these; "she's a black belt in karate".
robots.
5: In 2006 Leyan Lo, a student at this...2024-03-0308 min
La Hora de la AgujaLa Hora de la Aguja - Programa 403: DonovanEstá feo decirlo, pero nos hemos currado un extenso especial sobre DONOVAN, ese secundario de lujo quizás no tan reivindicado, con colaboración del baterista Malax incluida, quien incluso llegaría a tocar y grabar con él. Y es que el conocido como "el Dylan inglés" o "la respuesta inglesa a Bob Dylan" en sus inicios (con apenas 18 años), en menos de 24 meses se convertiría en el líder del movimiento flower power, el estandarte del pop psicodélico, en el pionero en muchos aspectos de lo que estaba por llegar, aunque el impacto de su álbum "Sunsh...2024-02-091h 41
Book Vs Movie PodcastEthan Frome (1993)Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Tate Donovan & Edith WhartonBook Vs. Movie: Ethan FromeThe 1911 book Vs. the 1993 movieThe Margos have decided to cover a proper novel-to-movie adaptation after a few weeks of pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a "book" on their show. Edith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a sickly man who lives in Starkfield, Massachusetts, with his wife and her cousin. The novel explores how they ended up in this situation. It tells the story of Ethan, trapped in a loveless marriage until the arrival of Zeena's cousin, Mattie, who brings hope and...2024-02-041h 03
Whistleblower of the WeekDr. Joan DonovanIn this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week, Jane speaks with online disinformation specialist Dr. Joan Donovan, the former Technology and Social Change Research Project Director at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center.Dr. Donovan blew the whistle on alleged improper donor influence at the KennedySchool. She claims Harvard officials took cues and acted on behalf of Meta’sinterest while questioning her research methodologies, specifically regardingFacebook.In this week’s podcast, Joan tells Turner, “I wasn’t going to just sit there andlet this happen around me...2024-02-011h 13
What Women BingeSABRINA REUNION: Elisa Donovan and Melissa Joan Hart Spellbinding Hollywood SecretsGet ready for a heartwarming journey with Melissa Joan Hart and Elisa Donovan as they reunite on the What Women Binge Podcast. In this special episode, the dynamic duo returns to the glitzy world of Hollywood; they also share insights into the joys and challenges of mom life while reflecting on their time together on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.Transport yourself back to the 90s and early 00s, surrounded by Lisa Frank stickers and the soothing tunes of TLC. Melissa and Amanda guide the conversation into a exploration of Elisa's life, including some semi-scandalous whispers of tabloid style boyfriends...2024-01-171h 14Instant TriviaEpisode 1057 - Astronomical rhyme time - Fill in the (mel) blanc - Monarchs of england - Literary couples - BiographyWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1057, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Astronomical Rhyme Time
1: Any song about Earth's natural satellite.
a Moon tune.
2: Red planet pubs.
Mars bars.
3: Space telescope problem.
Hubble trouble.
4: Comet discoverer Edmond's narrow lanes.
Halley's alleys.
5: One who determines the age of meteorite impact holes.
a crater dater (crater rater accepted).
Round 2. Category: Fill In The (Mel) Blanc
1: This 3-word query might have been Mel Blanc's first words.
What's up, Doc?.
2: Blanc joined Hanna-Barbera to voice this character, Fred's neighbor and Betty's husband.
(Barney...2024-01-0208 min
Post ReportsHarvard, big-tech money, and the whistleblowerAs social media disinformation grows, academics are studying its harms. But big-tech funding at universities is creating a fraught power dynamic that recently erupted at Harvard, where a researcher claimed Meta forced her ouster amid critical research.Read more:Silicon Valley tech giants, including Google and Facebook parent Meta, are increasingly influential at universities across the United States, with ramped-up charitable giving. The donations can give the companies influence over academics studying critical topics such as artificial intelligence, social media and disinformation.But as...2023-12-1825 minBoston Public Radio PodcastBest Of BPR 12/11: Joan Donovan's Whistleblower Complaint Against Harvard & Ilan Stavans On GenocideBest Of BPR 12/11: Joan Donovan's Whistleblower Complaint Against Harvard & Ilan Stavans On Genocide2023-12-1139 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1034 - Bogey men - Money talk - Spelling casts - Before finals - RussellmaniaWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1034, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Bogey Men
1: 1942:Bogart as bitter Rick Blaine runs a bar in north Africa, sweetheart.
Casablanca.
2: 1941:Private dick Sam Spade seeks a priceless statuette.
The Maltese Falcon.
3: 1948:Prospector Fred C. Dobbs really digs Mexico while facing bandits and greed.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
4: 1954:Crazy Captain Queeg faces rebellious sailors aboard ship.
The Caine Mutiny.
5: 1954:Linus Larrabee becomes interested in the chauffeur's daughter.
Sabrina.
Round 2. Category: Money Talk
1: It's the regular payment made to support an ex-spouse.
...2023-12-1006 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1031 - Let's visit cuba - Weird al-chemy - State of the book - Women in power - Women in literatureWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1031, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Let'S Visit Cuba
1: Disco Ayala in the city of Trinidad is located inside one of these, so you're always in the batroom.
Cave.
2: Take note, hotels in Cuba rent by the night, most inns and posadas by this, hmmmmmm.
By the hour.
3: Visit this site that Teddy did in 1898 and see small monuments marking the battle and a rusted ferris wheel.
San Juan Hill.
4: The Cuban home of this "Snows of Kilimanjaro" author is preserved almost as he left...2023-12-0707 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1034 - Bogey men - Money talk - Spelling casts - Before finals - RussellmaniaWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1034, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Bogey Men
1: 1942:Bogart as bitter Rick Blaine runs a bar in north Africa, sweetheart.
Casablanca.
2: 1941:Private dick Sam Spade seeks a priceless statuette.
The Maltese Falcon.
3: 1948:Prospector Fred C. Dobbs really digs Mexico while facing bandits and greed.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
4: 1954:Crazy Captain Queeg faces rebellious sailors aboard ship.
The Caine Mutiny.
5: 1954:Linus Larrabee becomes interested in the chauffeur's daughter.
Sabrina.
Round 2. Category: Money Talk
1: It's the regular payment made to support an ex-spouse.
...2023-11-2806 minInstant TriviaEpisode 1021 - Music "c"lass - The roman god or goddess of... - Facts and numbers - You make my heart sing - A little food and drinkWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1021, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Music CLass. With C in quotation marks
1: It has 4 strings, 5 letters and 6 Bach solo suites written just for it.
cello.
2: The Benedictine monks of Santo Domingo de Silos had a surprise 1994 international hit with an album of Gregorian these.
chants.
3: Italian for "tail", this 4-letter word is a concluding part of a piece of music.
coda.
4: A male alto voice is also known as this 12-letter word.
a countertenor.
5: Joan Sutherland was one of these sopranos who decorated her...2023-11-2806 minInstant TriviaEpisode 967 - The hudson - Trade names - If you can't beat 'em... - Double double letters - Lost in yonkersWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 967, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: The Hudson
1: A bridge named for this fictional snoozer crosses the Hudson at Catskill.
Rip Van Winkle.
2: In 1802 a military academy was established at this site.
West Point.
3: In 1807 the first practical steamboat, commonly known by this name, was launched on the Hudson.
Clermont.
4: This interstate park on the Hudson features 300-500 foot high cliffs.
Palisades.
5: It was on this ship that Henry Hudson was first sent up the river.
Half Moon.
Round 2. Category: Trade Names
1: As...2023-10-0508 min
Public Policy and Society (Audio)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 min
Public Affairs (Audio)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 minPublic Policy and Society (Video)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 minPublic Affairs (Video)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 minPublic Affairs (Audio)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 min
UC Berkeley (Video)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 minUC Berkeley (Audio)Debunking Disinformation: Fighting the Fake News Battle with Joan DonovanJoan Donovan, a leading disinformation researcher specializing in media manipulation, explains how social media platforms have become the new battleground for public persuasion. Co-author of “Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America,” Donovan uncovers the ways memes and social media enable fringe groups to lure in new recruits and spread their ideologies. In this episode, Donovan provides expert guidance on technical and policy strategies necessary to mitigate the weaponization of social media. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 39286]2023-10-0328 min
Things That Go BoomTobacco, Trust, and the Artist Formerly Known as TwitterWe’re about a year out from a presidential election, and former President Donald Trump is leading the Republican pack in spite of his supporters’ attack on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The attack reflected the anger and violence that can be stoked by misinformation. But the issue of misinformation has become heavily politicized since the 2016 election and Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook data to target divisive messages at segments of the American population. As a result, researchers like Boston University’s Joan Donovan have found themselves subject to intense political and funding pressures. In this episode, we talk wit...2023-10-0231 min
Total Ant (Audio)This Week in Google 734: Anarchy in the Academy
The group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance.
The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation.
Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK.
Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace.
Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times job posting for an AI ethics lead.
The hosts play an AI-generated song made by Stability AI.
Leo shares highlights from the leaked Google document about shutting...2023-09-212h 34Total Ant (Video)This Week in Google 734: Anarchy in the Academy
The group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance.
The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation.
Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK.
Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace.
Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times job posting for an AI ethics lead.
The hosts play an AI-generated song made by Stability AI.
Leo shares highlights from the leaked Google document about shutting...2023-09-212h 34
In The ThickHow to Beat the Disinformers, From Say MoreThis week, we’re sharing something special from our friends over at The Boston Globe, it’s a preview of their new show, Say More. On Say More, host Shirley Leung talks to the doers and thinkers behind the BIGGEST ideas and debates of our time. Like … will artificial intelligence make humans obsolete? Can giving cash to low-income families bring stability to their lives? Is the U.S. already in a Cold War with China? Politics. Culture. Entrepreneurship. Women shattering the glass ceiling. And more.
In this clip: Joan Donovan first saw extremism up close more than 20 years...2023-07-2711 min
Cross & Gavel Podcast144. Christianity & Constitutionalism: Modernity — Joan Lockwood O'Donovan (Summer Series)Today, we continue our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE). In this episode, we discuss the essay from Dr. Joan Lockwood O'Donovan on the English Reformation, modernity, and public theology. Joan is an Honorary Reader at the University of St. Andrews School of Divinity and author of Theology of Law and Authority in the English Reformation and English Public Theology: A Reformation Response to the Crisis of Natural Rights (forthcoming). She also co-authored a seminal work of political theology with Oliver O'Donovan entitled From Irenaeus to...2023-07-2631 min
The Civitas PodcastEpisode 09: A Conversation with Oliver O'DonovanPeter Leithart and James Wood are joined by special guest Oliver O'Donovan to discuss political theology._Oliver O’Donovan, born in 1945 in London, held teaching posts at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Wycliffe College Toronto before becoming Regius Professor of Moral & Pastoral Theology and Canon of Christ Church at the University of Oxford in 1982. He was Professor of Christian Ethics & Practical Theology at Edinburgh from 2006 to 2012. Ordained as a priest of the Church of England, he was an active participant in ecumenical dialogue and a past President of the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics. He ha...2023-07-251h 03
Where We LiveConnecticut author helps to translate the harrowing accounts of a Ukrainian refugeeConnecticut author and lawyer Anne Howard is known for her work writing true crime, but her recent book is a departure from her prior work. Today, we talk about her new book that she worked to translate, entitled Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story. Anne first met Adoriana Marik through mutual friends. They exchanged letters, and Adoriana sent her hand-drawn cards and other artwork over the years. When the war in Ukraine broke out, Anne was desperate to contact Adoriana to hear that she was safe. What followed was a months-long exchange and a...2023-07-2449 min
Say MoreHow to Beat the Disinformers
Joan Donovan first saw extremism up close more than 20 years ago as the vocalist of a punk band in the Boston underground scene — when she got punched in the face by a neo-Nazi. Today, Joan is a sociologist at Harvard who studies disinformation and how it colors American society, including the outsized influence that white supremacists and other fringe groups hold in online forums and social media. With the 2024 presidential cycle already begun, what can the public — and the media — do to combat disinformation and limit the reach of bad actors? Find us online at globe.com/opinion.See...2023-07-1938 minInstant TriviaEpisode 852 - talk show hosts - i saw it in vogue - martha my dear - cities of new york - pro stadiums and arenasWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 852, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: talk show hosts
1: TV Guide said, with an estimated worth of at least $250 million, she may be the richest woman on TV.
Oprah Winfrey.
2: He recorded the album "Large and in Charge" as Chunky A, a 300-pound rapper.
Arsenio Hall.
3: In 1989 this "Can we talk" comedienne took another shot at a talk show.
Joan Rivers.
4: Before becoming talk show hosts, Pat Sajak and David Letterman did this on local newscasts.
weather.
5: Kathie Lee Gifford spends her weekday mornings with...2023-06-1207 minInstant TriviaEpisode 836 - don knotts - film directors - twain tracts - 1990s television - anthropologistsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 836, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: don knotts
1: Don won 5 Emmys in the '60s for playing this jittery comic sidekick.
Barney Fife.
2: Jack and Chrissy could tell you Don slayed 'em as new landlord Ralph Furley on this sitcom.
Three's Company.
3: Don played a magical TV repairman in this 1998 fantasy in black and white -- and color.
Pleasantville.
4: In the classic "The Ghost And Mr. Chicken", Don sought a news scoop by spending the night in one of these.
Haunted house.
5: Don remarked "I...2023-05-2808 minHistory & Factoids about todayMay 10th-Golf, Fred Astaire, Donovan, Bono, Young MC, Kenan Thompson, The Spinners, Larry WilliamsNational golf day. Pop culture from 1973. Nelson Mandela sworn in, India hits 1 Billion people, 1st telephone in White House. Todays birthdays - Fred Astaire, Nancy Walker, Larry Williams, Henry Fambrough, Danny Rapp, Donovan, Bono, Young MC, Kenan Thompson. Joan Crawford died,2023-05-1013 minInstant TriviaEpisode 817 - ranks and measures - variety pack - legends - perils - well, duh!Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 817, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: ranks and measures
1: In the U.S. this document is the highest law in the land.
the Constitution.
2: Amplified rock music and a very close thunderclap hit 120 on this noise scale.
decibel scale.
3: A low grade of copier paper, it's also the weight for a standard bowling ball.
16 pounds.
4: What the British call a billion, a 1 followed by 12 zeros, we call this.
trillion.
5: In the old Hindu caste system the twice-born castes were the Vaisyas, the Kshatriyas and this...2023-05-0808 minInstant TriviaEpisode 811 - it happened on valentine's day - "and" - planets on earth - films of the '40s - archie-ologyWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 811, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: it happened on valentine's day
1: In 1929 Al Capone's men massacred rival gangsters on St. Valentine's Day in this city.
Chicago.
2: TV's Mrs. Brady, she was born on Feb. 14, 1934.
Florence Henderson.
3: In 1995 Arthur Chaskalson, who defended Nelson Mandela in 1964, was sworn in as this country's chief justice.
South Africa.
4: Americans fell in love with her when she gave a TV tour of the White House on Feb. 14, 1962.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
5: On Feb. 14, 1989 the Ayatollah Khomeini called for the death of...2023-05-0208 minInstant TriviaEpisode 798 - faces in history - come together - tv vehicles - subatomic particles - department storesWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 798, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: faces in history
1: Depicted here, he was the first vice president who never became president.
Aaron Burr.
2: "Little Lady" depicted here who wrote the bestselling American novel of the 1850s.
Harriet Beecher Stowe ("Uncle Tom's Cabin").
3: This Tennessean is one of those we remember from the Alamo.
Davy Crockett.
4: Towns and counties across America are named for this patriotic Pole.
Casimir Pulaski.
5: Here's this 15th century French woman in happier times, at the coronation of Charles VII.
Joan of...2023-04-1908 minInstant TriviaEpisode 736 - Birthplaces - Ukraine On The Brain - Of An Englishman - J.r.r. Tolkien - Ordinary "World"Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 736, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Birthplaces
1: Audrey Hepburn "sprouted" in this Belgian city.
Brussels.
2: This legendary lawman’s birthplace wasn’t Dodge City or Tombstone, but Monmouth, Illinois.
Wyatt Earp.
3: This "Pretty Woman" hails from Smyrna – Smyrna, Georgia, that is.
Julia Roberts.
4: She was born in Tokyo on July 1, 1916; her sister Joan Fontaine was born there the following year.
Olivia de Havilland.
5: Nijinsky made his first appearance in this capital of Ukraine in 1890.
Kiev.
Round 2. Category: Ukraine On The Brain
1: The worst nuclear accident in hist...2023-02-1607 minWhere We LiveThe evolution of memes and how they've shape political dialogueJoan Donovan is the Research Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and author of the book Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America.Today, we talk about the evolution of memes as political devices, and how it shaped the far right. We hear from Joan and learn about her journey to mapping out the darkest corners of the world wide web. What questions do you have about memes, meme culture and how it shapes the internet? GUEST: Joan Donovan: Research Di...2023-02-1349 min
Tech Policy LeadersChina's spy balloon; EU Warns Musk on hate speech -- Tech Law & Policy This WeekChina was caught floating a spy balloon over Montana. Like no one was going to see it. What else is there to do in Montana except look up at the sky? According to the Washington Post, a defense official said, “It loitered overhead for an extended period of time.” Come on guys, when are we going to get serious? What other shenanigans do we have here … Oh! The European Union is warning Elon Musk that they’re going to hit him with a can of you-know-what if he doesn’t comply with their Digit...2023-02-0402 min
The Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 37: “Somewhere Between a Library and a Tabloid”: The Internet, Disinformation Campaigns, and the Weaponization of Memes with Dr. Joan DonovanIn this episode, Shawn talks to Dr. Joan Donovan, Research Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University. Dr. Donovan specializes in disinformation and media politics. Shawn and Dr. Donovan discuss current social media and the effects of disinformation campaigns in recent history. They also dive into the concept of memetic warfare to better understand how political movements compete and battle in the online world. 2023-01-2347 min
News Over NoiseEpisode 106: Trolling the News in an Attention EconomyTerms like trolls and butterfly attacks sound like something out of a childhood fable. Unfortunately, in the digital information landscape, these terms represent very real tactics that can have devastating effects on democracy. What are these bad-actors are trying to accomplish? And, how can you protect yourself from becoming prey to their malicious schemes? To find out, we’ll talk with Dr. Joan Donovan, one of the leading experts on media manipulation, and disinformation campaigns, and online extremism.Episode ExtrasSpecial thanks to guest: Dr. Joan Donovan is a leading public scholar and disi...2023-01-1951 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerOnline disinformation expert Joan Donovan on the power of memesDo you recognize a meme when you see one? Online disinformation expert Joan Donovan defines memes as pithy words or images — like “Black Lives Matter” or “Build That Wall” — that contain a coded meaning. They often work as badges of identity, and they can be powerful shortcuts to provoking an emotional response in the viewer. And thanks to the internet, they’re more influential than ever. Her new book, “Meme Wars,” details how memes and the online communities that produce them intensify the culture wars, erode trust in institutions, and even drive acts of violence, like...2023-01-0654 minInstant TriviaEpisode 627 - It's A Girl! - Kids' Songs - Steven Spielberg - Shakespeare's Tragic Cast - Colorful GeographyWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 627, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: It's A Girl!
1: This 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set in a small Alabama town and narrated by a young girl.
To Kill a Mockingbird.
2: Short story shorter: "Grimm" girl, loves power colors and older relatives, has problems with wolf.
(Little) Red Riding Hood.
3: In this 1900 book a farm girl encounters some rough weather and ends up, well, not in Kansas anymore.
The Wizard of Oz.
4: Proving once again that pig's blood and proms just don't mix, this Stephen King...2022-10-3007 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show: Labor Trafficking, Ukraine, and moreToday on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show by taking listeners' calls, hearing their reactions to the news from the MBTA that Orange Line trains will run at reduced speeds until December despite work done during a 30-day shutdown.
Jenifer McKim and Sarah Betancourt discussed GBH News' investigative reporting series ["Trafficking, Inc.,"](gbh.org/news/trafficking) which dives into labor trafficking in Mass. McKim is GBH News' Deputy Investigative Editor. Betancourt is a GBH News reporter.
Juliette Kayeem discussed the death of former Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and backlash over a letter...2022-10-262h 41
Late Night LegendsDonovan & Sam - Professional HauntersJoin us! As we have guests Donovan and Sam on! Professional Haunters of "Hayride of Horror" and "Curse of the Bayou" in Lockport Illinois! Kara steers the ship as Mic, Tressa, Jeni, Frank, and the Icequeen come along for the ride. If you've ever wondered what it's like to scare folks for a living, character development, or how much work actually goes into scare acting, this is the show for you! #spooky #paranormal #actors #spookyseason @HayrideofHorror2022-10-201h 05Instant TriviaEpisode 613 - Pavlovian Jeopardy! - Saucey! - Paintings - Write On, Girl! - Oscar-Losing SongsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 613, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Pavlovian Jeopardy!
1: "Bell Jar".Dead..
(Sylvia) Plath.
2: Apple.First law guy..
Newton.
3: Nobel Prize.Wrote Okie story..
Steinbeck.
4: Speech.32 days. Dead..
William Henry Harrison.
5: Scottish.Steel guy..
(Andrew) Carnegie.
Round 2. Category: Saucey!
1: The name of this seasoned tomato sauce comes from the Italian word for "seafaring".
marinara.
2: Basil and pine nuts go into this classic sauce from Genoa.
pesto sauce.
3: Restaurateur Signore di Lello is credited with creating this sauce named for him and served over fettucine.
...2022-10-1607 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastJoan Donovan and Emily Dreyfuss: Meme Wars Show editorially warningJust how dangerous are memes? The power of memes has grown and is now a weapon used to push disinformation, spread ideologies, and deepen partisanship. They are fueling a cultural war that continues to accelerate and intensify.Joan Donovan and Emily Dreyfuss recount how “Stop the Steal” went from online to real life. They reveal startling secrets from the digital war rooms and the troubling developments led by conspiracists and extremists to upend our country’s democracy.As the battle continues, learn more about what could be at stake for the future of our countryS...2022-10-101h 11Instant TriviaEpisode 560 - You Just Saved My Blank - Underwater - Oscar Songs - Folk Singers - Noted PussycatsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 560, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: You Just Saved My Blank
1: Similar to but smaller than a mesa, it's also a city in Montana.
butte.
2: It's a foot covering for skiers, or a trunk on a British car.
a boot.
3: From an old word meaning "exchange", it's a pirate's ill-gained loot.
booty.
4: It's the group of football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage; they may go into "motion".
backfield.
5: When your movie's been shot, it's in this container.
the can.
...2022-08-2407 minInstant TriviaEpisode 555 - The Jackie Auction - In The News 2005 - Africana - The Rise Of The Machines - WashingtoniansWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 555, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Flower Power
1: You can get a low-cal treat by sniffing Cosmos astrosanguineus, with the aroma of this sweet treat.
Chocolate.
2: This popular Christmas flower comes in several different colors, but the red variety is in greatest demand.
the poinsettia.
3: This "bruised" Maryland state flower is also called a yellow daisy.
Black-Eyed Susan.
4: A species of this beautiful tropical flower is classified as vanilla planifolia.
the orchid.
5: The term "perfect" refers to a flower that has both of these male...2022-08-1909 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show: Choco TacosToday on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about their MBTA woes.
Trenni Kusnierek talks about the possibility of Kevin Durant coming to the Celtics, Lebron James’ comments about racism in Boston sports, and the latest in the running world and the state of the Red Sox. Kusnierek is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.
Joan Donovan discusses her team’s research affirming former President Donald Trump’s role in the events of Jan. 6, including the new role of social medi...2022-07-262h 41
Media Buddhi3. Call Them By Their True NamesWelcome to a special episode of Media Buddhi A-Z. This is a short episode in which I talk more about the need for this podcast, why it’s a podcast in the first place, and not a video-podcast or for that matter a series of articles.My name is H R Venkatesh, and I’ve been with BOOM Fact-Check for about 3 years now and I started Media Buddhi.I’m actually recording this back at home in New Delhi after having landed from a series of international flights, but this episode was written on those flight...2022-07-2110 min
Instant TriviaEpisode 475 - Rolling "Stone" - Internet History - Fruits And Vegetables - Spelling Casts - It's A "Dog"S LifeWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 475, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Rolling "Stone"
1: Characterized by the use of primitive tools, it's the earliest known period of human culture.
Stone Age.
2: Menippe mercenaria, this large edible crustacean, is found widely along the U.S. Atlantic coast.
Stone crab.
3: In other words, a short distance away.
Stone's throw.
4: This large granite memorial near Atlanta was dedicated in 1970.
Stone Mountain.
5: Edward I brought this Scottish coronation fixture to England in 1296.
Stone of Scone (Stone of Destiny).
Round 2. Category: Internet History
1: It's...2022-05-3107 minInstant TriviaEpisode 452 - Scrambled Sayings - Pre-Civil War America - What They Wore - Ur In Uruguay - Saintly WomenWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 452, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Scrambled Sayings
1: Sorry safe than better.
"Better safe than sorry".
2: Can't join them if you beat them.
"If you can't beat them, join them".
3: A hard rock and a place between.
"Between a rock and a hard place".
4: New dog tricks you an old teach can't.
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks".
5: The young wasted youth is on.
"Youth is wasted on the young".
Round 2. Category: Pre-Civil War America
1: In the 1790s, Robert Carter, like...2022-05-0807 minInstant TriviaEpisode 428 - The Fabulous '50s - Hockey - Dancers - American Food And Drink - Detective FictionWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 428, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: The Fabulous '50s
1: This evangelist known for his "crusades" said he believed there is life on other planets and that the Bible hints at it.
Billy Graham.
2: Nickname given to Eisenhower's theory that if one Asian country falls to Communism, others will follow.
Domino Theory/Principle.
3: Yum! The peanut version of these letter-perfect candies debuted in 1954.
M and M's.
4: What's in a name? The Corsair, Citation Ranger and Pacer were all models of this Ford flop of the...2022-04-1407 minInstant TriviaEpisode 399 - Your Days Are Numbered - A Spot Of "T" - "In" Places - Wham-O - "Ez" Does ItWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 399, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Your Days Are Numbered
1: Dies Martis is the Latin name for this day of the week.
Tuesday.
2: Number of months with only 30 days.
four.
3: Years that read the same upside down and right side up include 1881, 6009 and this year of the 1960s.
1961.
4: Title of the 1965 Beatles No. 1 hit song that is a calendrical impossiblity.
"Eight Days A Week".
5: In the DD/MM/YYYY format, it was the most recent date in which all 3 were even numbers.
December 30, 2006.
...2022-03-1707 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyThe Platforms of Our Discontent (Social Media, Social Destruction) (Repost)6 The Platforms of Our Discontent (Social Media, Social Destruction) (Repost)Original Air Date 2/5/2021 Today we take a look at the role that social media plays in the radicalization of discontented communities and engage in the debate over content moderation and de-platforming of individuals. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript MEMBERSHIP, Gift Memberships and Donations! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) MERCHANDISE! REFER-O-MATIC! Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy! Want to advertise/sponsor the show? Details -> advertisecast.com/BestoftheLeft S...2022-02-151h 10Instant TriviaEpisode 362 - 30 Years' War Call-In - George And Ringo - Steven Spielberg - Our Government - SteamWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 362, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: 30 Years' War Call-In
1: (Alex: To start us off in this category, here's a "caller" from Saxony) If Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II keeps trying to impose this religion on everyone, there'll be hell to pay.
Catholicism.
2: (Alex: Ah, some strange news from Turin now) It's crazy -- the Citadel is under this, similar to a blockade, from an army that's also under this from another army.
siege.
3: (Alex: Well, on the line right now is General Albrecht von Wallenstein...2022-02-0807 min
Arbiters of TruthJoan Donovan on Disinformation and Social MovementsFor this episode of Arbiters of Truth, Lawfare’s miniseries on disinformation and misinformation, Kate Klonick and Quinta Jurecic spoke with Joan Donovan, the research director at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her work focuses on networked social movements, disinformation and media manipulation—so she’s the perfect person to help untangle the continued fallout not only from the January 6 Capitol riot, but from the last four years more broadly. They talked about Joan’s route from researching Occupy Wall Street to studying far-right disinformation, the importance of understanding networks of communica...2022-02-0350 minInstant TriviaEpisode 287 - Forewords - Biography - Muscle Cars - Dude, Where's My Carb? - Historical PaintingsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 287, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Forewords
1: This 1955 novel's foreword says, "I have no intention to glorify 'H.H.'....he is a shining example of moral leprosy".
Lolita.
2: This author said that he would have offered the savage a third alternative if he were to rewrite "Brave New World".
Aldous Huxley.
3: "Conrad begins (and ends) Marlow's journey... on the Thames, on the yawl, Nellie", says the foreword to this novel.
Heart of Darkness.
4: Part 2 "is Lilliput in reverse, but...also offers some of" his "...2021-11-2407 min
Ràdio DecidimJoan Donovan: Rough JusticeWhat is the relationship between fringe and unpopular groups on social media and how they move politics and influence the culture?
This is the starting point of Joan Donovan's talk where she dives into media manipulation, the effects of disinformation campaigns and adversarial media movements. Donovan presents us some strategies that have been used by activists as well as white supremacists using social media, how they get their political objectives into the world, how they get attention; how they find resources to carry on their politics. What can be done and what has been done historically to shut them down?
...2021-10-2819 minInstant TriviaEpisode 238 - White House Women - Podcast Incorporated - All The Presidents' Children - File Under "Z" - Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest GuitaristsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 238, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: White House Women
1: In March 2000 this former Clinton press secretary gave birth to 5-pound, 11-ounce Katherine.
Dee Dee Myers.
2: A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was named for Harriet Lane, this bachelor president's hostess.
James Buchanan.
3: After his wife Rachel died, his niece took over her duties; after she died, a daughter-in-law was summoned.
Andrew Jackson.
4: In July 2000 Hearst hired this reporter who had covered the White House for UPI for 37 years; Thank You, Mr. President.
Helen Thomas.
5: Last...2021-10-0707 minInstant TriviaEpisode 176 - Really Tough Wheel Of Fortune Puzzles - A Walk In The Park - Not Without My Daughter - Countries By City - Capital PunishmentWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 176, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Really Tough Wheel Of Fortune Puzzles
1: ON THE MENU: I'll take a "G", Pat and solve the puzzle... it's an Italian dish of tiny dumplings made from potatoes or flour.
gnocchi.
2: THING: It's the cavity or tube that connects the oral and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx.
pharynx.
3: ON THE MAP: This country whose capital is Astana became a republic of the USSR in 1936.
Kazakhstan.
4: BEFORE and AFTER: French action movie and Peta Wilson TV show that...2021-08-0507 minInstant TriviaEpisode 174 - "Barn"S - 1932 - A Pain In The "R"S - Sports 2000 - "N" JoyWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 174, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: "Barn"S
1: This purple Jurassic giant is a PBS headliner.
Barney.
2: These crustaceans adhere to ships' hulls.
barnacles.
3: Step right up! This impresario's ostentatious mansion was known as "Iranistan".
P.T. Barnum.
4: Aerial acrobatics popular in the Midwest after WWI.
barnstorming.
5: Private 4-year women's college located at 3009 Broadway in Manhattan.
Barnard.
Round 2. Category: 1932
1: 2 of the starring guests registered at MGM's "Grand Hotel".
(2 of) Wallace Beery, Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt.
2...2021-08-0307 minInstant TriviaEpisode 149 - Well, Duh! - Saturday Night Lives - Classic Sitcoms By Character - Party Food And Drink - The Movies: But Weight, There's MoreWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 149, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Well, Duh!
1: Samuel Goldwyn supposedly said anyone who goes to one of these doctors should have his head examined.
Psychiatrist.
2: The English word for this animal comes from the Greek "kamelos".
camel.
3: Joan Embery reports that all birds have these, "A characteristic shared by no other type of animal".
Feathers.
4: Ballplayer Alex Johnson said this when asked, "2 homers last year. 7 this year -- what's the difference?".
5.
5: This brand of oats uses a man in Quaker garb in its logo.
...2021-07-1007 minInstant TriviaEpisode 142 - Automobile Trivia - A Candy-Gory - Washington, Lincoln Or George W. Bush - The Beatles - Tv TeensWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 142, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 142, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Automobile Trivia
1: =.
=.
2: The roofs of London taxicabs have extra height so gentlemen won't knock these off.
tophats.
3: Most automobile horns beep on this note, 4th of the C scale.
F.
4: According to 1980 census, within 5%, the % of all cars in the world that are in the U.S..
37.9%.
5: At $500,000, most expensive custom car was this make and model, made in 1968 for Secret...2021-07-0307 min
The Southern Star Sport PodcastEpisode 129: 1984 Olympic gold medallist Martin Cross on Irish rowing success and sprinter Joan Healy on her injury strugglesYou’d know the Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner because for the second week in a row, rowing is the central focus of this week’s podcast.Skibbereen duo Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have continued their dominance of the lightweight men’s double sculls after another gold-winning performance on Sunday morning at World Rowing Cup II in Lucerne.Fellow Skibbereen rower Lydia Heaphy also medalled in Switzerland, winning a superb silver in the lightweight women’s single sculls A final on Saturday afternoon.On today’s show we’ll reflect on the club’s...2021-05-2549 min
Reliable SourcesDr. Joan Donovan on 'media manipulation,' the meme wars, and how disinformation hijacks free expressionDr. Joan Donovan, the research director for the Shorenstein Center at Harvard’s Kennedy School, has become a leading voice in the fight against digital disinformation. She shares her insights with Brian Stelter, exploring the links between the current media landscape and the Occupy movement ten years ago; underscoring the importance of algorithms and platform policies; and touching on important concepts for average platform "users" and lawmakers alike.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy2021-05-2236 min
FolkalizandoFolkalizando #033 - Especial Donovan: Folk, psicodelia e meditação - com Ricardo Schott (Pop Fantasma)Donovan sempre foi amigo da galera, foi comparado com Bob Dylan, esteve no mesmo lineup que Joan Baez e Peter, Paul and Mary no Newport Folk Festival, foi pioneiro nos videoclipes, ensinou técnicas de finger-picking para John Lennon e, ainda, fez história na música psicodélica. Em maio de 2021, o músico completou 75 anos lançando um novo single, totalmente dedicado a sua paixão pela meditação. Aproveitamos a ocasião e convidamos o jornalista musical Ricardo Schott (Pop Fantasma) para batermos um papo sobre essa lenda da música e conhecermos mais sobre sua vida e sua...2021-05-1850 min
The KickerSpecial Report: Post-truth and the pressRecently, Maria Bustillos had the opportunity to discuss “post truth,” press manipulation, and right-wing media lies with Joan Donovan, the research director of Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy, and Claire Wardle, the cofounder and director of First Draft, a nonprofit focused on addressing mis- and disinformation. Both scholars spend a lot of time in the muck with Fox News and its feeder conspiracies. “There’s a lot to be angry about,” Wardle said. Donovan: “This job is hell.”2021-05-0736 min
Kanárci v síti#23 - Velká čísla, zisky a kauzyPřekročili jsme 30.000 přehrání! Jsme už influenceři? Máme jít na TikTok? Brazílie odmítla Sputnik V. Big Tech firmy zveřejnily čtvrtletní příjmy, o kterých si může Alena Schillerová nechat jenom zdát. Tristan Harris a Joan Donovan vysvětlovali v US Senátu, o čem jsou algoritmy online platforem a EU obvinila Apple z monopolních praktik proti Spotify. A na závěr si řekneme, jak k problému online regulace přistupují kanadská liberální vláda a česká rudohnědá opozice.Související odkazy:- Brazílie...2021-05-0633 min
extremelyJoan Donovan - “Do we care as much as they do?”In Episode 12, Oren Segal speaks with Joan Donovan, Research Director of the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Dr. Donovan leads the field in examining media manipulation, online extremism and disinformation campaigns.Joan admits to being a bit of an anarchist but describes the ways in which governments are instrumental in service delivery. Oren and Joan discuss the effects of bad regulation on journalists, how to teach people to be critical consumers, and the vital need for community in this field.As we move away from what Joan describes as “bl...2021-04-3028 min
extremelyJoan Donovan - “Do we care as much as they do?”In Episode 12, Oren Segal speaks with Joan Donovan, Research Director of the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Dr. Donovan leads the field in examining media manipulation, online extremism and disinformation campaigns.Joan admits to being a bit of an anarchist but describes the ways in which governments are instrumental in service delivery. Oren and Joan discuss the effects of bad regulation on journalists, how to teach people to be critical consumers, and the vital need for community in this field.As we move away from what Joan describes as “bl...2021-04-3028 minInstant TriviaEpisode 65 - Numerical Phrases - Historic People - Kids In Books - Philosophers - Capital PunishmentWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 65, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Numerical Phrases
1: Numerical term for a burglar who specializes in breaking into buildings through upstairs windows.
second-story men.
2: Though "heck" and "darn" are examples of these, the phrase usually refers to saltier language.
4-letter words.
3: Collective name for the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole tribes.
the Five Civilized Nations (or Tribes).
4: Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park includes part of the Painted Desert and a stretch of this historic road.
Route 66.
5: Originated by Alcoholics Anonymous, it includes a "fearless...2021-04-1607 min
Pod is a WomanMedia Manipulation & Disinformation Campaigns with Harvard Shorenstein Center’s Dr. Joan DonovanJohanna, Darienne, and Alejandra are joined by Dr. Joan Donovan from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy for a conversation about online extremism, media manipulation, and disinformation campaigns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-011h 03Instant TriviaEpisode 19 - Just Like A Woman - Animated Movies - Birthplaces - Tv Cops - HotelWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 19, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Just Like A Woman
1: Fred Grandy's character Gopher had this rank on "The Love Boat"
yeoman.
2: Last name of the traveling salesman whose life was dramatized in a 1949 play
(Willy) Loman.
3: This UCLA basketball coach led his team to a record 88 straight NCAA basketball victories
John Wooden.
4: A freed slave's son, Publius Helvius Pertinax was this empire's ruler for nearly 3 months in 193 A.D.
the Roman Empire.
5: Also called Gakusei Ryori, or "student cuisine", this noodle dish was invented...2021-03-0107 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyThe Platforms of Our Discontent (Social Media, Social Destruction)Air Date 2/5/2021 Today we take a look at the role that social media plays in the radicalization of discontented communities and engage in the debate over content moderation and de-platforming of individuals. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript MEMBERSHIP, Gift Memberships and Donations! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) MERCHANDISE! REFER-O-MATIC! Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy! Want to advertise/sponsor the show? Details -> advertisecast.com/BestoftheLeft SHO...2021-02-061h 01
Power Women In InsuranceBlythe Donovan Breaks Through New Producer Fears To ROCK Her First Two Years In The Industry!Meet Blythe Donovan, a senior producer/ sales team lead at MVP out of Oklahoma. She is also a joyful speaker, life coach, writer, and mom who has a passion for spreading joy and taking care of people in business and life.In this episode of The Power Women in Insurance, Blythe shares her insurance journey which started 2 years ago after being a serial entrepreneur for many years. She explains how she has cultivated referral partnerships and formed long-term business and personal relationships in the insurance industry.Listen in to...2021-01-2048 min
Is that a fact?How much did misinformation impact the election?This episode, which was recorded live on Zoom on Wednesday, November 18 with a panel of experts, is our season finale. Our host moderated a conversation with Enrique Acevedo of CBS’ “60 in 6,” Dr. Joan Donovan of the Shorenstein Center and Jane Lytvynenko of BuzzFeed News about how misinformation impacted the 2020 elections and what we can anticipate on the horizon. Acevedo is a correspondent on the new CBS production “60 in 6.” Before that, he was the Emmy-award winning anchor of Noticiero Univision late-night edition. Acevedo is also a member of the News Literacy Project’s (NLP) board of directors and the host of N...2020-11-251h 07
KZSC Santa CruzPandemicene Podcast- Ep2- Joan DonovanTune in to our interview with Dr. Joan Donovan, faculty at Harvard; Research Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy; and host of the Big If True webinar series. We discuss the spread of misinformation, social media platforms, and possibilities for online organizing.2020-11-1226 min
PolicyCastGarbage in, garbage out: Dissecting the disinformation that clouds our decisionsSome choices are easy. Some are hard. Some are momentous, which is how many people are describing today’s US national election. Yet all of the choices we make have one thing in common: Our decisions are only as good as the information we have to base them on. And with the rise of disinformation, misinformation, media manipulation, and social media bubbles, we’re finding it increasingly hard to know what information to trust and to feel confident in the decisions we make.Harvard Kennedy School Professor Matthew Baum and Joan Donovan, the research director for the Shor...2020-11-0342 min
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & SocietyTwo Geniuses Walk into a Zoom: A Conversation with Tressie McMillan Cottom & Mary L. GrayThe MacArthur Foundation recently announced its 2020 MacArthur Fellows, which include two BKC Faculty Associates, Tressie McMillan Cottom and Mary Gray.
Watch Cottom and Gray discuss their previous and forthcoming projects as well as explore the intersections of their equally impressive research. The event was moderated by Joan Donovan.
Tressie McMillan Cottom is an associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science and senior research fellow with the Center for Information, Technology and Public Life at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and author, most recently, of Thick: And Other Essays.
Mary L. Gray is Senior Principal Researcher at...2020-10-231h 04
The Future of DemocracyFlattening the Infodemic Curve pt. 2 with Dr. Joan DonovanMeme War Weekly, a newsletter about political communication.The BIG, If Truewebinar series, hosted by Joan.A special edition podcast of BIG, If True about combating misinformation. Listen here.Read Joan’s take on voter suppression and the coronavirus and the geopolitics of COVID-19.Read her views on why research must demand that social media companies flatten the curve of misinformation and how social media can combat the coronavirus ‘infodemic’.2020-07-2900 min
Akron Roundtable PodcastJim Donovan, Sports Director, WKYC Channel 3: Cleveland Sports - Ups, Downs but Forever CommittedThis episode from August 16, 2018 is part of our "Fan Favorites" collection. Recommended by Diane Lazzerini: "I don't get to attend many Roundtables but I organized a group of my lady friends and we came to hear Jim Donovan. His talk was entertaining, humorous, and moving. We all loved it!." Jim Donovan joined Channel 3 in March of 1985 as weekend sports anchor and in June of 1999, he was named the voice of the Cleveland Browns. Find full speaker bio, and the event details here: https://bit.ly/2BeWRss2020-06-2446 min
COVIDCalls#40 COVIDCalls 5.8.2020 - Disinformation, Misinformation, Conspiracy, & COVIDHow can public health officials use social media to communicate important messages about COVID-19 to the public amidst rampant misinformation and disinformation? What causes certain messages about risk to break through online while others get lost in the noise?
Dr. Jeanette Sutton, an associate professor in the Department of Communication and the Director of the Risk and Disaster Communication Center at the University of Kentucky, and Dr. Joan Donovan, the Research Director at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, both discuss misinformation, disinformation, and social media during the COVID-19...2020-06-011h 07
Fighting Coronavirus, from American InnovationsStopping the Spread of Bad InformationAccording to the World Health Organization, we’re not just in the midst of a pandemic. We’re living through an “infodemic,” where misinformation is more readily available than facts.On this episode, Steven talks to Joan Donovan, who studies misinformation in her role as the Director of the Technology and Social Change Research Project at Harvard Kennedy’s Shorenstein Center. Joan shares how conspiracy theories spread and how each of us can practice good information hygiene. It’s not as easy as wearing a mask … but it’s close.See Privacy Policy at https...2020-05-2621 min
Filene Research InstituteFilene Fill-In Ep. 66: Managing Misinformation in the Midst of a PandemicIn a public health crisis, timely, reliable and trustworthy information is critical to safeguarding people’s health and well-being. Unfortunately, the widespread adoption of digital media and information technologies today has made it easier and faster to produce, disseminate, and be exposed to false or manipulated content, from simple misinformation to conspiracy theories to hate speech.
Our research fellow for the center of excellence for emerging technology, Bill Maurer of UC-Irvine has professed through his work with us that credit unions have a great role to play in lessening consumer anxieties by reassuring their members, fighting to protect their communities, an...2020-04-2252 min
Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBig, If True: Disappointingly, Steak-umm is Not a Talking Steak."Big, If True" is a webinar series from the Technology and Social Change Research Project at the Shorenstein Center. Hosted by Dr. Joan Donovan, the series focuses on media manipulation, disinformation, and the future of democracy during a pandemic. In this special episode, Dr. Donovan talks with Jesse Bender, a manager for Steak-umms' Twitter account, about the brand's recent success with viral messaging combating misinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic. What roles are brand social media accounts playing in today's information ecosystem? How does a sliced frozen meat product become a trusted voice of reason and...2020-04-2128 min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the futureThe Internet of HateOn this week’s If Then, Will Oremus and April Glaser look further into the presidential election in Brazil and how tech has played a role. On Sunday, the far right candidate Jair Bolsanaro was elected President, and many have attributed his victory to misinformation that spread like wildfire through WhatsApp in the months leading up to the election.And it’s time again for more gadgets. Apple unveiled a new series of gizmos on Tuesday in Brooklyn: there were big changes to the iPad, Macbook Air, and MacMini. The hosts are also joined by Joan...2018-10-3146 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersEp. 33 - DONOVAN ("Sunshine Superman")Beginning his career as a key player in the UK folk revival of the early 1960s, Donovan scored early hits with “Catch the Wind” and “Colours.” Embracing jazz, world music, and psychedelic influences, he expanded his sound and found success with the major hits “Sunshine Superman” and “Mellow Yellow” in 1966. Additional hits followed, including the Top 20 US singles “Epistle to Dippy” and “There is a Mountain,” as well as the Top 10 hits “Hurdy Gurdy Man” and “Atlantis.” He has recorded nearly thirty albums. Donovan’s songs have been recorded by Neil Young, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Richie Havens, Van Dyke Parks, Jefferson Airplane, th...2016-04-0558 min