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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Wisconsin and Alabama, if Biden did drop out, and porn (really).

Feb 25, 2024

Isaac and Ari discuss news from Wisconsin and Alabama, debate if Biden should drop out, explore potential replacements, and delve into the effects of porn on children. The Airing of Grievances section adds a fun twist to the episode.

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Investigative stories dominate media coverage, raising concerns about the balance of impactful news.

Story selection bias influences media coverage choices, impacting audience perception of news.

Ezra Klein suggests Biden dropping out of the race, prompting discussions on new Democratic nominees.

Deep dives

Concerns About Media Coverage on Investigations

The podcast discusses the prevalence of investigative stories dominating media coverage and questions if this aligns with the most impactful news. The host reflects on a week of investigative stories overshadowing policy debates, expressing concerns about the balance of coverage and its impact on audience perception.

Introduction

2min

The Shift in News Coverage Focus

15min

Discussion on Biden's Potential Loan Cancellation and Klein's Call for Biden to Drop Out

5min

Biden's Potential Replacement Candidates and Political Dynamics

16min

Political Speculation, Potential Candidates, and the Pornography Debate

3min

The Dangers of Early Porn Exposure

14min

Navigating Frustrating Experiences and Meeting Disruptions

11min

Discussion on Calendar Blocking, Software Frustrations, and Technological Advancements

3min

On this week's episode: Isaac and Ari talk about Ari's the news out of Wisconsin and Alabama, if Biden should drop out of the race and who could replace him, Isaac's Friday subscribers-only piece on porn and its effects on children and young adults, and as always, the Airing of Grievances.

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Today’s clickables: Story selection is challenging (1:09), Wisconsin and Alabama (5:50), Biden loan story (16:41), The Ezra Klein piece on why Biden should drop out and our thoughts (19:34), Who would replace Biden? (32:35), Discussing Isaac's Friday subscriber-only piece on porn and its effects on children and young adults (38:42), The Airing of Grievances (54:24)

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Wisconsin and Alabama, if Biden did drop out, and porn (really).

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Concerns About Media Coverage on Investigations

Media Bias in Story Selection

Ezra Klein's Suggestion for Biden's Candidacy

The Impact of Easy Access to Pornography on Adolescents

Challenges in Understanding the Extent of Adolescent Exposure to Pornography

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