Brooke Gladstone

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of a public radio show about media, dives into the economics behind a potential second Trump term. They tackle whether Trump can influence grocery and oil prices, the complexities of tariffs, and their impact on tech purchases like iPhones. The discussion also highlights the ongoing struggles of NPR funding, exploring its historical political battles and the vital role of public broadcasting in rural communities. It's a thought-provoking mix of politics, consumer behavior, and economic strategy!

Brooke Gladstone, a seasoned journalist and host of On the Media, dives deep into the intriguing transformation of political scandals. She discusses how Gary Hart's 1987 affair marked a pivotal shift in media coverage. The conversation illuminates why sex scandals have lost their potency in contemporary politics and examines the ethical dilemmas journalists face when scrutinizing candidates' personal lives. Gladstone also reflects on the evolution of political discourse and how personal character has become central to reporting.

On January 6th, 2021, “On the Media” reporter Micah Loewinger recorded the secret communications of the Oath Keepers on a walkie-talkie app called Zello. After reporting on the findings, Loewinger received a subpoena calling on him to testify in the first Oath Keepers criminal trial last year. In conversations with “On the Media” host Brooke Gladstone, “Death, Sex & Money” host Anna Sale, and Roger Parloff, a senior editor at Lawfare, Loewinger grapples with the consequences of his reporting, and explores what happens when a journalist is forced to testify in court. Plus, Loewinger looks at the nineteen-seventies Supreme Court case United States v. Caldwell to understand the legal precedents for journalists being called on to testify in federal investigations, the limits of First Amendment privileges for the press, and the sometimes tenuous relationship between journalists and the government.  This episode originally aired on “On the Media” on May 26, 2023. 

Brooke Gladstone, Host and Managing Editor of 'On the Media' and author of 'The Trouble with Reality,' joins Jon Allsop, a journalist from Columbia Journalism Review, to delve into the complicated relationship between the media and the Trump administration. They explore how journalists can navigate misinformation, the impact of social media under Elon Musk, and the challenges of maintaining credibility. The conversation highlights the evolving role of media amidst rising skepticism and the need for integrity in political discourse.

David Remnick talks with Brooke Gladstone about reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict, discussing personal identities and how they influence storytelling. They explore the complexities of the situation, analyze propaganda and the intensity of the conflict, and delve into the challenges of reporting in Israel, including the influence of Hamas.