Podcasts about Fourth Estate

Exploring Media Consolidation, Distrust, and the Future of NewsWhy are major newspapers stepping back from endorsing presidential candidates? What does that say about the Fourth Estate—and its ability to hold power accountable?In this episode of Outrage Overload, David Beckemeyer is joined by journalist and educator Michael Deas, former editor at The Chicago Tribune, to explore the challenges facing journalism today. From media consolidation and self-censorship to the erosion of public trust and the rise of alternative media, we take a deep dive into the state of journalism—and what's at stake for democracy.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.HOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada is a gathering of members of the fourth estate to discuss and debate the latest storylines in the business of sports wagering and gaming. Dave Briggs, who mans the keyboard these days on the GNC newsletter. Robyn McNeil of Catena Media's Bonus outlet and Covers senior news analyst Geoff Zochodne join the media roundtable. The three-year anniversary of Ontario's open market sparked a good/bad/somewhat ugly-type of conversation, including the continued presence of 49 operators (and OLG), the (still) waiting for a centralized self-exclusion program to be delivered by iGaming Ontario through its partnership with IC360 and IXUp, the (still) waiting for Martha Otton's replacement to lead iGO, and the ongoing cone of silence - most notably by the provincial government and the AGCO - around legal gambling in the province (McAllister also brought up the curious decision by the American Gaming Association to turn down an interview request for a CBS Sunday Morning feature into the explosion of online sports wagering in the U.S. of A. and gambling addiction). The panel also weighed in on the horse racing industry's attempts to expand wagering through the Ontario open market, whither consolidation and the financial results delivered by the legal industry. McNeil, Zochodne and Briggs also got into the efforts by the Danielle Smith government in Alberta to get approval on Bill 48 to establish its own open sports betting and igaming marketplace. And the all-journo podcast included a segment on the stories du jour, including the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's look into limiting, and the ongoing legal wrangling involving Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com around “sports event trading”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Checchia, a young journalist at NewsJunkie.net, requested an interview with me about the current state of American journalism. So here are my thoughts about the Fourth Estate's role in democracy, our supposedly dwindling trust in media, the ongoing cult of amateurism in journalism and Trump's successful merging of news and entertainment. Here are the five KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways from my interview with Checchia:* The Fourth Estate's Role in Democracy* I present journalism not as a formal branch of government but as a consequence of democracy* I believe journalism is necessary for a functioning democracy but I certainly don't think people can or should be forced to consume news* I defend "elite" journalism, comparing it to other professional fields like medicine or law* Trust in Media* I argue that while trust in journalism has declined, people who pay for subscriptions to The New York Times or Wall Street Journal likely trust those sources* I suggest (duh) the real problem isn't with journalism itself but with broader social, educational and cultural problems* I argue that traditional newspapers provide understood biases, while social media offers no way to determine credibility or truth* Digital Media and Amateurism* I discuss how the internet has disrupted traditional media through Web 2.0 style platforms like Craigslist (which decimated local newspapers) * I'm skeptical about most nonprofit news experiments, believing they only preach to the converted* New platforms like Substack, I argue, tend to create a winner-take-all economy rather than supporting a new middle class of journalists* Politics and Entertainment* I note how politics and entertainment have now totally collapsed together in American culture* I discuss how Trump treated politics like reality television, serializing it for an audience already comfortable with this type of medium* I believe people have become addicted to narrative forms derived from reality television and serialized Netflix style shows* Future Outlook* While careful about making predictions, I suggest the current bizarre political situation cannot continue indefinitely* I express cautious optimism about younger generations, believing they've been unfairly written off and will eventually take power* I note a pathetic, “Schumeresque” gerontocratic quality in American politics that needs complete overhaulKeen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Renata Hopkins from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie published by Fourth Estate

John is joined by Marty Baron to discuss the changes being wrought by Jeff Bezos at the Washington Post, where Baron served as executive editor from 2013 to 2022, and how the Fourth Estate is faring in the Trump 2.0 era. Baron explains his reaction (disgust, shock, fury) to Bezos's recent ban on opinions at odds with his own from the Post's op-ed pages; why that move and others by the paper's owner since Trump's reelection can only be interpreted as acts of obeisance; and how those actions undermine the Post's credibility. Baron also argues that Team Trump's decision to take control of the White House press pool, handpicking which reporters are granted close access to the president, is part of a broader effort—familiar from autocratic regimes around the world—to undermine and eventually eliminate the free and independent press in America. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For nearly a decade, cable news has failed as the Fourth Estate. With Joy-Ann Reid and other hosts of color fired from MSNBC, it's clearer than ever—they don't care about us. Time to turn your TV off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald J. Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States with both a campaign and a promise to the American people that he and his administration would bring:CHANGE.Fundamental and systemic change to the America WE THE PEOPLE love and live in. That massive, fundamental change he promised would occur under the plan to:DISRUPT AND INNOVATEa mammoth, behemoth of a federal government that had become massive and mediocre in so many ways.This massive federal government had become addicted to the status quo, determined to protect and defend the government and its addiction to processes rather than results, and to champion the Democratic Party ideals of radicalism, woke, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and to the financial priorities of:TAX AND SPEND.That had produced an American mediocrity, a lack of innovation and idea flow, and the loss of respect for this once great country. Trump promised to change that, radically change it.Our once great federal government with presidents like Reagan, Bush, had become incredibly expensive. Federal agencies and bureaucracies had become massive and had developed a culture of resistance so that in effect, those agencies and bureaucrats, the so called FOURTH ESTATE had produced a culture of resistance to both Congress, House, and Senate, and even the president himself. They often defied the Supreme Court of the United States and this massive bureaucracy which President Trump labeled:THE SWAMPwas determined to derail Trump and his grand plan of disruption and innovation for America at any cost. But, President Trump understands that and it makes the Trump plan even more bold and aggressive in order to not only disrupt and change these agencies and bureaucrats, but wherever possible to:ELIMINATE THEM.Trump and his chosen people realize that the slogan coined under the Ronald Reagan first administration:PEOPLE ARE POLICYwas so very true. Trump realized that bureaucrats and members of Congress are slave to process, and status quo preservation and not RESULTS. They care little for the American people but only the philosophy and policies which advance bureaucracy and protect the bureaucratic status quo. As such, these bureaucrats have been primary drivers in increasing the cost of government to almost 8 trillion dollars annually. 8 TRILLION DOLLARS! And, my fellow Americans, our national debt, which WE THE PEOPLE owe because of their spending, is the staggering sum of:SOME 37 TRILLION DOLLARS.37 TRILLION DOLLARS! There is simply no way a debt like that could ever be repaid unless there were radical, fundamental changes to America, democracy, and freedom, and the end of the lifestyle we all now so readily assume and thoroughly enjoy.Enter Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, now running for governor of Ohio, called upon by President Trump to reimagine this federal government. Trump has asked Musk to bring a sense of entrepreneurship, appreciation for results, and to examine all expenditures by the federal government to determine the:COST – BENEFITof every governmental expenditure and the results or the lack thereof which those expenditures-investments produce. Musk will head the so-called DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. Government will become more efficient, financially structured and results will triumph over process and so much of American bureaucracy will be eliminated, reduced, or otherwise radically changed. What a blessing that will be for WE THE PEOPLE! Of the now approaching 8 trillion dollars of an American annual budget, Musk and Trump believe they can reduce that budget by as much as 2 trillion dollars or at or even more than 25% of the existing federal budget. If so, that would be absolutely unbelievable, and the financial muscle of America could be restored in this great country and worldwide in four or less years of the Trump administration.President Trump is determined to make that happen. Many of his appointments, nominations, and people with whom he will work are businesspeople, CEOs, bold entrepreneurs who are determined to make things happen, to produce results, and to do away with process and mediocrity. Such a one is Linda McMahon, who built one of the largest entertainment enterprises in the entire world. She will run the Department of Education. That department needs to be downsized and the authority it now has given back to the individual states.Then there is Doug Burgum, who will run the Department of the Interior, a man with a strong business mentality. And then there is Chris Wright at the Department of Energy, and Scott Bessent at the Department of the Treasury, and Howard Lutnick at the Department of Commerce. Those four men create a fearsome foursome whose entrepreneurial skills have created billions of dollars in wealth in private business and they will now create trillions in economic growth and government savings inside the Trump cabinet. How great that will be for our beloved America.Under the Obama and Biden administrations, huge numbers of government officials were addicted to working from home and some have even abandoned the cities they were assigned to for early retirement homes elsewhere. Trump intends to target those do-nothings for a massive cost-cutting departure. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, will bring a new mindset, priorities, and way of thinking and evaluation to that critical department, critical for the defense of America, which has now become woke, liberal and radical, and far more concerned with social matters rather than those of military and defense.Then there is the border problem. Our country is plagued with perhaps as many as 11 million illegal immigrants who have entered our country unlawfully. Trump intends to close the border and not only that but deport many of those illegal immigrants and he has pledged to deport any and every such individual with any kind of criminal record in the millions. He has appointed one Tom Homan, a no-nonsense business person, who will aggressively carry out such a plan. Homan intends to eliminate, even crush sanctuary cities and states like New Jersey, and Homan has promised the prosecution of recalcitrant officials, those who violate American law with impunity and he has threatened cities and states with the complete loss of federal funds if they resist. May it be so. It is time to use the full force of the law to punish state and city officials who violate those laws with impunity.Americans know that the Biden inflation continues. Prices are at an all-time high. So many American families are struggling financially. Trump, Musk, and so many others in his cabinet are determined to attack and eliminate inflation wherever possible. The Trump administration intends to unleash America's vast energy resources and to turn the regulatory and permitting processes positive, encouraging the resumption of oil and gas leases, and creating investment certainty for the energy industry which has been radically suppressed by Biden and company for the last four years. The resumed mining and drilling will unleash a new era of energy dominance that will lessen the impact of China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Trump will also encourage the innovative development of CLEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY.Trump has also pledged to do away with CRT (Critical Race Theory), DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), ESG (Environment Social Governance), and Transgenderism. May it be so. Women will not have to worry about men using female bathrooms. Women in sports will not have to compete against men who claim to be women. In fact, all vestiges of extreme liberalism and socialism will be done away with, eliminated from American culture as much as possible. Core liberties, values, and traditional American culture will once again reign supreme.As a loyal American citizen, I am more than delighted with these promises and I just hope and pray that Trump follows through and this radical change back, this determination to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN (MAGA) does in fact occur.Trump knows that he has four years and no more to accomplish these goals. He also knows that the first 100 days of a presidency is the most important and he intends to get as much done through executive orders on the one hand and through working with the Republican controlled House and Senate to pass the legislation needed to accomplish these goals as well. There are Republicans who are skeptical and who may resist the Trump agenda in some cases. But achieving these fantastic goals can be accomplished and much of the Trump agenda will become reality and law and America will begin the CHANGE BACK even this very year 2025.Many believe that Donald Trump, within an inch of being assassinated, was divinely spared to provide for America one last chance to be the beacon on a hill, the true land of freedom, the land of the constitution and the rule of law, and the nation where, as from the beginning, freedom rings. WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD DO EVERYTHING TO SUPPORT DONALD TRUMP AND MAKE THIS GRAND PLAN TO CHANGE AMERICA HAPPEN! Make America great again, my fellow Americans:MAGA – MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore declares that New York City Mayor Eric Adams must resign. Also: The U.S. press must stand up for the Associated Press and stop kowtowing to a criminal and dictatorial administration. And: (excerpted interview with CBC) New Yorker editor David Remnick on the U.S. press in 2025.Recorded February 17, 2025.Social media:https://fanbase.app/popcornreelhttps://spoutible.com/popcornreelhttps://fanbase.app/popcornreel

The complex and evolving relationship between the military and the media has spanned various periods in U.S. history. In a discussion with War Room editor-in-chief JP Clark, Thomas Crosbie, author of The Political Army: How the U.S. Military Learned to Manage the Media and Public Opinion, explores how the military has grappled with integrating media considerations into its operations. Crosbie examines how figures like George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, and Matthew Ridgway navigated media relations, highlighting the challenges of balancing transparency and control. Their conversation delves into the impact of the Vietnam War on military-media relations, when attempts to manage the media often backfired.

British food writer, television personality, and memoirist Nigel Slater writes stylishly, and his fine performance is a happy surprise for listeners. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss this packed text with short chronicles of Slater's experiences dining, cooking, traveling, and reporting from countries ranging from Lebanon to Iceland.  But it may be his more homespun revelations of his own London home and interactions with the craftspeople who have created his plates and pots, wooden spoons, and cookware—along with his handmade paper and unusual inks—that remain with the listener.  Read our review of the audiobook at our website. Published by Fourth Estate.  Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look at what Santa dropped when he came down the chimney last night. A bunch of valuable ThisISResearch Best paper Awards! As we do at the end of every year, we look back at the finest information systems scholarship our field has produced this year, and we pick some of our favorite papers that we want to give an award too. Like in previous years, we recognize three different kinds of best papers – a paper that is innovative in its use of research methods, a paper that is a fine example of elegant scholarship, and a paper that is trailblazing in the sense that it starts new conversations in our field. References Pujol Priego, L., & Wareham, J. (2023). From Bits to Atoms: White Rabbit at CERN. MIS Quarterly, 47(2), 639-668. Recker, J., Zeiss, R., & Mueller, M. (2024). iRepair or I Repair? A Dialectical Process Analysis of Control Enactment on the iPhone Repair Aftermarket. MIS Quarterly, 48(1), 321-346. Seidel, S., Frick, C. J., & vom Brocke, J. (2025). Regulating Emerging Technologies: Prospective Sensemaking through Abstraction and Elaboration. MIS Quarterly, 49, . Abbasi, A., Somanchi, S., & Kelley, K. (2025). The Critical Challenge of using Large-scale Digital Experiment Platforms for Scientific Discovery. MIS Quarterly, 49, . Lindberg, A., Schecter, A., Berente, N., Hennel, P., & Lyytinen, K. (2024). The Entrainment of Task Allocation and Release Cycles in Open Source Software Development. MIS Quarterly, 48(1), 67-94. Kitchens, B., Claggett, J. L., & Abbasi, A. (2024). Timely, Granular, and Actionable: Designing a Social Listening Platform for Public Health 3.0. MIS Quarterly, 48(3), 899-930. Chen, Z., & Chan, J. (2024). Large Language Model in Creative Work: The Role of Collaboration Modality and User Expertise. Management Science, 70(12), 9101-9117. Matherly, T., & Greenwood, B. N. (2024). No News is Bad News: The Internet, Corruption, and the Decline of the Fourth Estate. MIS Quarterly, 48(2), 699-714. Morse, L., Teodorescu, M., Awwad, Y., & Kane, G. C. (2022). Do the Ends Justify the Means? Variation in the Distributive and Procedural Fairness of Machine Learning Algorithms. Journal of Business Ethics, 181(4), 1083-1095. Hansen, S., Berente, N., & Lyytinen, K. (2009). Wikipedia, Critical Social Theory, and the Possibility of Rational Discourse. The Information Society, 25(1), 38-59. Habermas, J. (1984). Theory of Communicative Action, Volume 1: Reason and the Rationalization of Society. Heinemann.   

“2025, The Year Of Involvement” “Our Government & The Fourth Estate” “What The Establishment Allows” “Elon Musk As Speaker Of The House?”

Our Government & The Fourth Estate https://www.audacy.com/989word The Charlie James Show Listen on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3MXOvGP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charlie-james-show-podcast/id1547262821 Follow us on Social Media Join our Live Stream Weekdays - 3pm to 7pm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989word Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096 X: https://twitter.com/989word Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 12/19/24

Another look back at one of the best interviews we had in 2024. At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver's license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay, who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention. By combining two technologies used in everyday life, Gay is striving to get results for the over 2.2 billion people worldwide with visual impairments. The Orlando Science Schools sophomore joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida's Fourth Estate to explain the story and the science behind an electronic headset she created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best episodes of 2024. Jennifer Gomez paints a rosy picture of her upbringing. Her mom was a neurologist. Her Dad is a psychiatrist. She is the youngest of seven children. She said all of her siblings are successful. But as a child, she didn't see their success as enviable. She saw it as boring. She told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida's Fourth Estate, when she thought of their lives she thought, “Your life looks really boring, going to work every day, doing these routine mundane things.” She said she wanted excitement, and she found it in targeting wealthy homes and stealing some of their most prized possessions. Altogether, she said she burglarized hundreds of homes: “I don't actually know the number, I'm going solely by what the detectives said and what was in my paperwork. It was 200, on paper, documented, that you can find.” Now Gomez is coming clean sharing her stories on social media and warning people to stop doing simple things that make them and their homes a target. For starters she said to stop making assumptions, “These people would look at me in these neighborhoods, communicate with me, look me straight in the eyes, and never suspect anything because of the way that I look.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woke AF producer Andrew Marshello returns to the microphone for a frank discussion about the future of political media in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran journalist Marc Cooper joins Suzi to talk about the landslide that wasn't, Trump's transition swamp, and the state of the Fourth Estate. Trump's victory is confined to the undemocratic electoral college. His winning margin in the popular vote is 1.6 percentage points, the smallest in more than 20 years. Trump may claim an historic, unprecedented mandate, but he just squeaked by. He is still dangerous but vulnerable. We talk about the danger and the chaos to come, including the threat to formal democracy.Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show opens with an in-depth illustration of just how much the Legacy/mainstream media lacks any self-awareness. During a CNN panel discussion yesterday, they were discussing X and what if Elon Musk decides to buy MSNBC. The whole conversation becomes a perfect tool for me to illustrate everything currently wrong with the Fourth Estate and why there is no saving them. Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Donald Trump and the Judge accepted it. This led to having the former Designated Liar Adam Schiff “for brains” to spread his lies and fear-mongering to the MSNBC audience. Then, Rep. Dan Goldman, the self-appointed consigliere of the Biden Crime Family Syndicate to go on CNN and try to out-lie and out fear-monger the CNN audience. Rachel Maddow thought she was being snarky and cute by bashing more of Trump's picks to oversee areas of health and disease. What's funny is she mocked the people who turned out to be correct, while she and everyone else in public health was wrong. In a wonderful moment of serendipity, the O'Keefe Media Group just caught a high-level deputy in NIH admitting they were making up COVID policy. They were not only wrong about everything, they knew it and kept going. They lied about the money and he said we are going to learn about the dangers only after it's too late. CNN polled voters and there is massive support for Trump's transition team. While the Legacy/mainstream media keeps trying to fight it and desperately wants to be relevant again, voters are focused on fixing the country.  Even Democrat mega-donor and personal injury lawyer John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan said Harris was fleeced by their own side and through total mismanagement. He said if she cannot run a campaign, she does not deserve to run the country.  Finally, as a dovetail to the debt the Harris campaign is in, the DNC has put out a GoFundMe request to help pay staffers who are suddenly without a job. Think about such incompetence and recognize once again, we dodge a bullet. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

 Luzadder's in-depth, extensively documented, and critical examination of the Fourth Estate is a tough look at what must be done to restore the independence and integrity of America's watchdog of democracy, its independent journalists. “As the nation witnesses the collapse of fact-based, unbiased, democracy-supporting journalism, amid current political dystopia, a truly free and independent press remains a democratic dream yet unrealized,” said Luzadder. “Rebuilding the dream of a functional media rooted in truth and integrity, committed to the fundamentals of democracy, is dependent on that truth being known.”“His book “The Manchurian Journalist” raises and attempts to answer ominous questions about journalism's transparency with readers, its fealty to the truth, and how its relationship to secret intelligence interests has distorted what Americans understand about our own political environment." https://www.amazon.com/Manchurian-Journalist-Lawrence-Corruption-Journalism/dp/1634244540http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

We run through the implications of the return of Donald Trump to the presidency after an election that saw the mainstream news media making way for new power brokers in unusual guises. The podcast election proved to be real – and a harbinger of changes to come as the Information Space subsumes the Fourth Estate.Watch us on YouTubeTroy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Human ComputerFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation on Florida's Fourth Estate, prominent attorney and businessman John Morgan didn't hold back on his thoughts about the current political climate in the United States. From discussing campaign finance to the deep divides between political parties, Morgan's remarks paint a picture of a system that, in his view, is increasingly driven by special interests and polarization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop Gisborne reviews Cherrywood by Jock Serong published by Fourth Estate.

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda's novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She's newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can't summon the energy to do so. She juggles several relationships, each one slowly imploding as the novel continues. And she butts heads with an oblivious and pompous bureaucrat, nicknamed “The Pontiff.” Rohit Manchanda is a professor at IIT Bombay where he teaches and researches computational neurophysiology. His first novel won a Betty Trask Award, was published with the title In the Light of the Black Sun and was republished in 2024 titled A Speck of Coal Dust. The Enclave is Rohit Manchanda's second novel, coming decades after his first published work. In this episode, Rohit and I talk about his writing career, the themes of The Enclave, and the very real struggle of wanting, but not having the energy, to write. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Enclave. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda's novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She's newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can't summon the energy to do so. She juggles several relationships, each one slowly imploding as the novel continues. And she butts heads with an oblivious and pompous bureaucrat, nicknamed “The Pontiff.” Rohit Manchanda is a professor at IIT Bombay where he teaches and researches computational neurophysiology. His first novel won a Betty Trask Award, was published with the title In the Light of the Black Sun and was republished in 2024 titled A Speck of Coal Dust. The Enclave is Rohit Manchanda's second novel, coming decades after his first published work. In this episode, Rohit and I talk about his writing career, the themes of The Enclave, and the very real struggle of wanting, but not having the energy, to write. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Enclave. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda's novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She's newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can't summon the energy to do so. She juggles several relationships, each one slowly imploding as the novel continues. And she butts heads with an oblivious and pompous bureaucrat, nicknamed “The Pontiff.” Rohit Manchanda is a professor at IIT Bombay where he teaches and researches computational neurophysiology. His first novel won a Betty Trask Award, was published with the title In the Light of the Black Sun and was republished in 2024 titled A Speck of Coal Dust. The Enclave is Rohit Manchanda's second novel, coming decades after his first published work. In this episode, Rohit and I talk about his writing career, the themes of The Enclave, and the very real struggle of wanting, but not having the energy, to write. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Enclave. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda's novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She's newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can't summon the energy to do so. She juggles several relationships, each one slowly imploding as the novel continues. And she butts heads with an oblivious and pompous bureaucrat, nicknamed “The Pontiff.” Rohit Manchanda is a professor at IIT Bombay where he teaches and researches computational neurophysiology. His first novel won a Betty Trask Award, was published with the title In the Light of the Black Sun and was republished in 2024 titled A Speck of Coal Dust. The Enclave is Rohit Manchanda's second novel, coming decades after his first published work. In this episode, Rohit and I talk about his writing career, the themes of The Enclave, and the very real struggle of wanting, but not having the energy, to write. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Enclave. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda's novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She's newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can't summon the energy to do so. She juggles several relationships, each one slowly imploding as the novel continues. And she butts heads with an oblivious and pompous bureaucrat, nicknamed “The Pontiff.” Rohit Manchanda is a professor at IIT Bombay where he teaches and researches computational neurophysiology. His first novel won a Betty Trask Award, was published with the title In the Light of the Black Sun and was republished in 2024 titled A Speck of Coal Dust. The Enclave is Rohit Manchanda's second novel, coming decades after his first published work. In this episode, Rohit and I talk about his writing career, the themes of The Enclave, and the very real struggle of wanting, but not having the energy, to write. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Enclave. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Florida may be known for its sunshine and beaches, but few realize the state was once a cinematic hub, rivaling Hollywood itself. During this edition of Florida's Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin along with guest, UCF professor David Morton, unearth Florida's forgotten role in the early film industry.  Hard to believe but Jacksonville once rivaled Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day concerned citizens like Matthew Wilk are speaking out when Michigan media fumbles important local news. Why does this keep happening and what can be done to fix it?Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Matthew on X: @mjwgoblueFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Florida's Fourth Estate recently hosted Steve Pan, the General Manager and part-owner of 321 Boat Rentals and Clubs, based in Melbourne, Florida. Steve shared his journey from Swiss banking to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the boating industry. If you've ever dreamed of owning a boat or simply enjoy the thrill of being on the water, this episode is for you. We explore the ins and outs of boat rentals, the benefits of joining a boat club, and Steve's inspiring personal story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Birth of a Frozen Delight Michael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah's Italian Ice, joined anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin on Florida's Fourth Estate to share the captivating origin story of this beloved brand. The journey began with Jeremy Litwack, a passionate entrepreneur from South Jersey. Inspired by the classic Italian ice (or “water ice” as it's known in Philly. Please don't try to pronounce “water ice” like they do in Philly. It won't end well for you) of his hometown, Jeremy began experimenting with recipes as early as 1988 while attending the University of Delaware. From Push Cart to Brick-and-Mortar Litwack's dream wasn't just about creating a delicious product; it was about sharing it with the world. He started small, peddling his perfected Italian ice from behind a pushcart, sometimes even on rollerblades. He was a hockey player so he knew what he was doing. The journey led him to Florida, where in 1996, he opened the first Jeremiah's Italian Ice location in Winter Park, Orlando. Growing Pains and Breakthroughs Like many great businesses, Jeremiah's faced its share of struggles. Litwack was bringing a northeastern concept to the sunny state of Florida, and it took time to catch on. Early on, there were quiet days, with few customers and even fewer sales, but Litwack's belief in his product never wavered. He focused on grassroots efforts, building the brand one customer at a time, even going so far as to place coupons on the windshields of cars parked in his lot. What can we say, the guy had an insatiable drive. A Franchise Success Story In 2019, Litwack and his team decided to take Jeremiah's to the next level by franchising. The first franchise locations opened in 2020, and within just a few years, the company expanded to nearly 130 stores across 11 states. The growth has been phenomenal, and the brand shows no signs of slowing down. When Matt Austin Asked the CEO about growing too fast, Keller explained they take great pains to make sure each location lives up to the Jeremiah's promise of quality. A Taste That Stays with You When, FFE host, Ginger Gadsden got to taste Jeremiah's Italian ice during the podcast, she couldn't help but rave about the unique, layered flavors. The blend of Italian ice and custard creates a taste sensation that keeps customers coming back for more. Ginger's reaction was priceless, likening the experience to a wine tasting where the flavors continue to unfold with each bite. The Future of Jeremiah's Italian Ice Looking ahead, Jeremiah's has big plans. With a goal to expand to 300 stores within a few years, the company is poised for continued success. New products and flavors are on the horizon, promising to delight customers in new and exciting ways. A Sweet Legacy Jeremiah's Italian Ice has grown from a single pushcart to a nationwide franchise, all while staying true to its sweet roots. As Michael Keller puts it, the future is bright, with endless possibilities for growth and innovation. Whether you're in Florida or across the country, one thing is clear: Jeremiah's is here to stay, one cup of delicious Italian ice at a time. The original Jeremiah's Italian Ice, which opened in Winter Park, is still open for business and located at 6864 Aloma Ave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, Tony Talcott, the digital producer behind some of the most viral stories on ClickOrlando, takes listeners on a journey through Florida's quirkiest and lesser-known stories. With a knack for uncovering the strange and unusual, Talcott has made a name for himself by finding and sharing these captivating tales. “Florida's history is full of interesting and quirky stories,” Talcott shares during the podcast, reflecting on his passion for these unique discoveries. From towns with odd names to mysterious vigilantes, Talcott delves into the bizarre yet fascinating corners of the Sunshine State. One of the standout stories discussed in the podcast is the origin of Taintsville, a small community in Seminole County. As Talcott explains, “They didn't really feel like they had a lot of identity, so a lot of the folks around there used to joke, ‘Well, we t'aint in Oviedo, and we t'aint in Chuluota.'” This playful origin story, based on the town's location between Oviedo and Chuluota, is a perfect example of the local humor that often defines Florida's communities. Talcott also addresses the infamous myth surrounding loofahs in The Villages, which many believed were being used as a secret code for swingers. “It seems like it was a joke that was made by a drag queen a few years back,” Tony clarifies, debunking the widely spread rumor. Instead, he discovered that the decorations on cars and golf carts were simply a way for elderly residents to find their vehicles in crowded parking lots. In another fascinating revelation, Talcott discusses the mysterious anti-gravity monuments found in Florida. These monuments were commissioned by millionaire Roger Babson, who, according to Tony, “really had a bone to pick with gravity” and blamed it for various societal issues, including the death of his sister. Babson's unique mission to “wage a war on gravity” led him to fund scientific research aimed at overcoming this natural force, resulting in these unusual monuments. The podcast also highlights the story of Ratman, a viral sensation at the University of Central Florida (UCF). As Tony recalls, “There was a viral video online of some guy in a rat costume... stopping a supposed bike thief on the campus.” The video, which was part of a student film project, quickly gained attention, with many students mistaking it for a real-life superhero incident. Talcott's top story, however, is about the hidden “Ginger Ale Spring” near I-4 in Longwood. This spring, which smells of sulfur, was once used by a ginger ale plant. “They thought this was gonna be the next big thing,” says Talcott, but the business never took off, leaving behind this curious relic in the woods. Tony Talcott's dedication to uncovering and sharing these stories has not only entertained but also educated many Floridians. As he puts it, “Finding out other folks like these stories too just makes me super happy.” For those eager to explore more of Florida's hidden gems, Tony's articles and appearances on ClickOrlando are a must-follow. Whether it's the bizarre origins of a town's name or the truth behind urban legends, Tony Talcott continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Gomez paints a rosy picture of her upbringing. Her mom was a neurologist. Her Dad is a psychiatrist. She is the youngest of seven children. She said all of her siblings are successful. But as a child, she didn't see their success as enviable. She saw it as boring. She told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida's Fourth Estate, when she thought of their lives she thought, “Your life looks really boring, going to work every day, doing these routine mundane things.” She said she wanted excitement, and she found it in targeting wealthy homes and stealing some of their most prized possessions. Altogether, she said she burglarized hundreds of homes: “I don't actually know the number, I'm going solely by what the detectives said and what was in my paperwork. It was 200, on paper, documented, that you can find.” Now Gomez is coming clean sharing her stories on social media and warning people to stop doing simple things that make them and their homes a target. For starters she said to stop making assumptions, “These people would look at me in these neighborhoods, communicate with me, look me straight in the eyes, and never suspect anything because of the way that I look.” She added, “Everybody that's here to hurt you or cause you harm doesn't look the way your mind thinks they look. There's no stereotype.” Gomez pointed out she lived in wealthy communities and had wealthy friends and that the things they do to protect themselves often helped her plot against them. She said signage indicating which surveillance company a homeowner used, notifications that they had a pet, and large bushes helped her better plan her home burglaries. She said she also tried to target homes that were closer to the front of the community. She pointed out, “The last thing I wanted was to burglarize a home and then be stuck way in the back of the neighborhood and have to come out and possibly pass police officers or whomever.” However after breaking into hundreds of homes Gomez did eventually come across a homeowner, then police, and was arrested. She said she spent time behind bars on three separate occasions and even gave birth to her child when she was incarcerated. After getting out, Gomez said she turned her life around and is now committed to helping others avoid becoming a target. You can learn more about Gomez on Florida's Fourth Estate. You can download the podcast from wherever you listen to podcasts or watch anytime on News 6+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Beyond 50's "Political" talks, listen to an interview with Dan Luzadder, a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist. He'll go over his examination of the Fourth Estate that is a tough look at what must be done to restore the independence and integrity of America's watchdog of Democracy, its independent journalists. Since the cultural Cold War, democracy journalism has been compromised by mostly the CIA and State Department-tied political strategy to influence the major news outlets, magazine and book publishers, and worked through a network of unsigned intelligence "agents" - and influential institutions, foundations and government agencies to propagandize the American public, challenge Socialism and Communism, and preserve an elite Establishment. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit Beyond50Radio.com and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.

A look at the precarious position of news publishers, and how podcasting can fit into propping up the Fourth Estate.Written and narrated by Tom WebsterAudio edited by Newton SchottelkotteHosted by SpreakerSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable. For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.You can register now for the live debut webinar, coming to a screen near you at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 28th.

A look at the precarious position of news publishers, and how podcasting can fit into propping up the Fourth Estate.Written and narrated by Tom WebsterAudio edited by Newton SchottelkotteHosted by SpreakerSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable. For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.You can register now for the live debut webinar, coming to a screen near you at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 28th.

The past few weeks have yielded undeniable evidence: The Fourth Estate is irreparably broken – both locally and nationally. In Washington state, which side is actually attacking democracy? Report: A local children's hospital segregated doctors by race in an effort to teach antiracism. 

Ahead of Tuesday's primary election, the choice is clear: stay the course or turn toward sanity. Dave Reichert calls on Inslee to follow Newsom's lead with a homeless executive order. Weighing the pulse of America's last remaining bellwether district. Woke lawmaker says she was fired for being too ‘white presenting.' Trump's NABJ interview was a disaster – for him and for the Fourth Estate. 

Dominic Carter, filling in for Frank, continues discussing Trump's visit to the Chicago conference of journalists and what Harris has to say about it.

Summary Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel join Andrew to discuss reporting intelligence. Brett and Warren are national security reporters for The Wall Street Journal.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The intelligence learning curve  Stories from the front lines of modern conflicts and critical moments  The unique challenges that come with reporting on intelligence, and ... The risks, including being a target of espionage Reflections Privacy and protection  The power, and danger, of sharing information And much, much more … Episode Notes This week on SpyCast, Andrew was joined in the studio by Brett Forrest and Warren Strobel, intelligence correspondents at the Wall Street Journal. As SpyCast listeners will know, issues of intelligence and espionage are constantly going on all around us – But how does the public stay in the know and up to date on the latest cases and news from around the world? Well, that's where these two come in.  Quotes of the Week “It's about knocking on every possible door that you can imagine, that you can come up with, that you can dig up. And, all you're hoping for is one of those doors to open. You know, you knock on a hundred doors, you get 99 doors to open. You just want that one door to open because that's where the information is. That's where the source is. So, I don't know if I would call that luck, I would call that persistence.” - Brett Forrest Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Zelensky, Ukraine, and Intelligence with Simon Shuster (2024) China's Corporate Spy War with CNBC's Eamon Javers (2023) My Life Looking at Spies & the Media with Paul Lashmar (2021) The Women of NatSec Journalism – 6 Leading Journalists (2017) *Beginner Resources* A Brief History of Journalism in America, M. A. McIntosh, Brewminate (2022) [Short article] A History of The Wall Street Journal, G. Hughes, Historic Newspapers (2021) [Short article] What Is Journalism and Why Does it Matter? CTRL-F, YouTube (2018) [3 min. Video] DEEPER DIVE Books Spies, Spin and the Fourth Estate, P. Lashmar (EUP, 2021) Spies and the Media in Britain, R. Norton-Taylor (IBT, 2018) Spinning Intelligence, R. Dover and M. Goodman (CUP, 2009) Articles How Cuba Recruits Spies to Penetrate Inner Circles of the U.S. Government, B. Forrest & W. Strobel, The Wall Street Journal (2024) Reporters who covered U.S. invasion of Iraq reflect on impact of war, N. Schifrin & Z. Warsi, PBS News (2023) Russian Spy or Ukrainian Hero? The Strange Death of Denys Kiryeyev, B. Forrest, The Wall Street Journal (2023) In Ukraine, New Reports of War Crimes Emerge as Russians Retreat From Kyiv Area, B. Forrest, The Wall Street Journal (2022) Questioning the Case for War, C. A. Preble, CATO Institute (2018)  CIA Intercepts Underpin Assessment Saudi Crown Prince Targeted Khashoggi, W. Strobel, The Wall Street Journal (2018) Video Lost Son with Brett Forrest, International Spy Museum, YouTube (2023)  Ukrainians in Bucha reflect on horrors and brutality suffered at hands of Russian forces, PBS News (2023) Primary Sources  It is time to do everything to make the war crimes of the Russian military the last manifestation of this evil on earth - address by the President of Ukraine (2022)  UN Report on the Killing of Civilians in Ukraine (2022) McClatchy (Knight Ridder) Iraq Intelligence Archive (2001-2007) Reporting the War (2005) *Wildcard Resource* Shock and Awe (2017) Starring James Marsden as Warren Strobel!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Too Opinionated, author and Pulitzer winning journalist Dan Luzadder stops in to discuss his two new books!  The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism Luzadder's in-depth, extensively documented, and critical examination of the Fourth Estate is a tough look at what must be done to restore the independence and integrity of America's watchdog of democracy, its independent journalists. “As the nation witnesses the collapse of fact-based, unbiased, democracy-supporting journalism, amid our current political dystopia, a truly free and independent press remains a democratic dream yet unrealized,” said Luzadder. “Rebuilding the dream of a functional media rooted in truth and integrity, committed to the fundamentals of democracy, is dependent on that truth being known.” The Manchurian Journalist documents for readers that their concerns about American journalism are justified. It shows that as the watchdog of democracy journalism has, since the Cold War, been compromised by influences unseen and unheard by the public in deciding what people read, hear and subsequently believe. This cultural cold war, led by a CIA and State Department-tied political strategy, involved major news outlets, magazine and book publishers, and worked through a network of unsigned intelligence ‘agents' – and influential institutions, foundations and government agencies -- to propagandize the American public, challenge socialism and communism, and preserve an elite “ Establishment.” Street Talk: The Great Flood and Other Stories from a River City      Street Talk, (The Great Flood and Other Stories from a River City), is a collection of columns and stories written in the early 1980s by author and investigative journalist Dan Luzadder, a columnist for the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. Included are his reflections and reporting on life in the city, including columns he wrote for the newspaper's Pulitzer-winning coverage of The Great Flood. This natural disaster in the spring of 1982 drew national attention and an appearance by President Ronald Reagan as thousands of residents were driven from their homes at the heart of the city where three rivers converge - and the city plunged into a desperate battle against the flood-of-the-century.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Seg 1 – Kamala on the CuspSeg 2 – The International Game of PoliticsSeg 3 – The Pronoun Wars Come or JournalismSeg 4 – Why the Media Ignores Biden's Failings

A teen inventor helping the visually impaired now focuses on artificial intelligence and saving the world from oil spills. Tiffani Gay is heading into her senior year of high school. She also hopes to catch the attention of her dream university, Harvard. The world has changed a lot since Gay last appeared on Florida's Fourth Estate. After going viral on our YouTube channel, Gay got a call from the Tamron Hall Show. “Without you, I don't think I would have gotten that opportunity,” Gay said. She has become known around the world for her invention that can help visually impaired people navigate using radar instead of guide dogs or a cane. “I'm getting replies from inventors in Switzerland and inventors here locally asking to collaborate on a host of different projects,” Gay said. “The next project I'm working on is an electromagnetic system that is capable of separating oil from water.” She recently won first place from NOAA for her research in this field. She is hoping to one day use the technology to help animals impacted by oil spills in the ocean. Another new passion involves social issues. Gay has noticed one common theme in her science classes. “It's kind of overbearingly full of men right now,” she said. Gay was one of two girls in her high-level science classes. “I felt like making a mistake would make me and all of the other women in the room look less intelligent,” she said. So, she and her partner in class co-founded Girls Who Code. Every Wednesday, they mentor 2nd to 4th grade girls. The little ladies started out shy. “As the months passed, I watched them become more interactive with the classroom,” Gay said. Gay and her friend brought in robots and made the classroom a living breathing experience. This busy high schooler said keeping this intense schedule isn't easy, but a tight-knit friend group keeps her grounded. “We are the closest friend group ever,” Gay said., She went to prom with a group of girls who had been together since middle school. She looks to them for balance. “Just having that great group of friends who are all really ambitious has been very important to me,” Gay said. As for the future, Gay will have a lot of options for college. One institution stands above the rest. “For me right now my dream college is Harvard University,” she said. She is researching there this summer. Gay appreciates the university's options for research during undergraduate years. She's also very interested in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Wherever she goes, we will keep you updated as she takes over the world. You can hear more from Gay on Florida's Fourth Estate. The podcast is available from wherever you listen to podcasts or anytime on News 6+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It's when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj Chopra has researched sinkholes and erosion at the University of Central Florida and said much of Central Florida is part of “Sinkhole Alley.” “It goes all the way from Hillsborough County, and close to Tampa, all the way up to Daytona, and it goes through our areas of Maitland and Winter Park,” Chopra told Florida's Fourth Estate hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden. Lake Eola actually started as a sinkhole. Chopra said part of the lake collapsed through the aquifer and filled with water. He said much of the lake is shallow, but the part that collapsed is very deep. He pointed out that Lake Rose in Winter Park also started as a sinkhole. It caused a car dealership to collapse and some of the cars were never recovered. Chopra said there is an easy way to see if a lake started as a sinkhole. “If you fly over Central Florida, if you see those really round lakes, they're probably sinkholes, because a sinkhole is typically a funnel that fails the surface and falls in,” Chopra said. While they are pretty from the sky, they can be concerning and dangerous in residential areas. The engineering professor said if you have a home in the impacted area, you should check out the Florida Geological Survey map of Sinkholes and learn the history of the area. Chopra said there are two types of sinkholes: ones that form under sand usually produce depressions before the limestone underneath gives way, but when the ground has a layer of clay under it, like the one in Seffner that suddenly collapsed and killed a man in his sleep, there are little to no warning signs. Chopra said that's because the clay acts as a barrier, everything falls apart below, then once everything is gone, the clay barrier falls and everything on top comes tumbling down too. If you want to make sure the land you are living on is safe Chopra said you can talk to Central Florida experts or get a geotechnical firm to come out and bore into the ground. To learn more about sinkholes and how they are formed check out Florida's Fourth Estate. You can download the podcast from wherever you listen to podcasts or watch anytime on News 6+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Lundberg said he has been hunting for fossils for 20 years, but nothing prepared him for what he recently pulled out of the water. About 10 minutes into a fossil hunting trip to Venice Beach, Lundberg said he spotted something that looked like a piece of wood stuck in the sand. He told Florida's Fourth Estate hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden that he dove down about 25 feet and started dusting it off. “I kind of recognize it as it's probably mammoth ivory or mastodon tusk,” he said. After about 20 minutes the marine biologist was able to unearth it and realized it was indeed a 4-foot-long, 70-pound mastodon tusk. The animals, which scientists say date back about 23 million years, went extinct about 10,000 years ago. Lundberg said finding something this old in one piece is unusual. “It was absolutely surreal. I have been fossil hunting for 20 years and I never thought I would find something like this. We find broken pieces of tusk all the time down there, just small pieces, but usually, they don't stay intact like this they fall apart or storms break them up. I mean the fact that this one stayed in one piece is so surreal and so exciting,” he said. After cleaning and drying out his discovery, Lundberg said he has been keeping it at his house. “It's actually sitting in a Christmas ornament box next to my bed,” he said. Lundberg hopes he will get to keep it and pass it down to his grandkids, but first, he has to report his finding to the state. “All vertebrate fossils in Florida found on public land or public water technically belong to the state unless they say otherwise. As amazing as that tusk is, the Florida Museum has way better stuff. They have whole skeletons so hopefully they are not interested in it and I get to keep it, but we will see when it comes time to report it,” he said. You can learn more about Lundberg, his epic find and how he got his start as a fossil hunter on Florida's Fourth Estate. The podcast can be downloaded from wherever you listen to podcasts or watch anytime on News 6+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 kicks off with our friend, and serial caller, Dave "the Commie" from San Francisco.  As usual, it doesn't go well.  For Dave.  Patriots call in to get us back on track.  Randy replays from last week the "Queen of Queer Theory," Judith Butler, admitting, and joking, about the sexualization and indoctrination into dysphoric sexual behavior being a feature, not a bug.  And Randy talks about the Fourth Estate (it's out of control and unaccountable), plays Vivek Ramaswamy saying it's time to shut it all down, Biden Gaffes, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ruggeri's office is unlike most others. It does not have traditional air conditioning. But it does have a massive fan. That fan pushes him and his guests through a massive lake surrounded by alligators. He is a captain at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures and has been taking people on tours of Lake Tohopekaliga for the past 15 years. Florida Fish and Wildlife recently reported Lake Toho, as the locals call it, has 6,316 gators in it. That's the 11th most of any body of water in the state of Florida. With so many, you might think it would be easy to spot an alligator, but Ruggeri told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida's Fourth Estate, that spotting one during the late spring and summer months is harder because it's hot and the gators are doing everything they can to stay cool. That includes camping out under lily pads in the shallow area of the lake. So when you think you are looking at a rock, it may just be a 12-foot alligator. Ruggieri, who has been piloting airboats since 2008 said, “It's not so much by training your eye as it is training your brain. Once you can lock in and learn what those signatures are it becomes second nature after that.” Ruggie said his passion for taking pictures of wildlife has also trained him to spot the small eyes and tip of the alligator's nose poking out among the plants in the water. If you hop aboard a ride with Ruggieri you may not come out an expert, but he will use his expert skills to help you spot the wildlife in their natural territory. Don't be surprised when you hear him shouting out, “Hey guys look over here to your right,” “It looks like a rock with eyeballs,” and “That's a gator's head right there” much like he did when he took Matt and Ginger on a ride into natural Florida. You can learn more about Ruggieri, how he went from the Bronx to the Sunshine State, and how he accidentally became an airboat captain when he got here, on Florida's Fourth Estate. You can download the podcast from wherever you listen to podcasts or watch any time on News 6+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ana and Dan have never felt scared like that -- and they've never felt more alive. Our third Alex Garland or Garland-adjacent movie (after Ex Machina and 28 Days Later) prompts some grim assessments about the state of our union (not great!) and the condition of our Fourth Estate (it's not good either!). It's one of the most thought-provoking films in recent memory and we have even more to say... so we're doing a second episode about it for Patrons only and it'll be up next week. There's IR, a lot of IR, in this movie. Oh, and Ana is hyper-fixated. You can subscribe to her free, limited edition Civil War newsletter at civilwars.substack.com  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#720 | No midweek game, so Ed & Wayne ponder changes in the media landscape and what it means for coverage of United and the beautiful game more widely. Then there's a look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup Semi-Final against Coventry City at Wembley. Up The Fucking Reds!00:00 Introduction 06:00 Quiet Week in Unitedland13:00 Controversy and Firing of Henry Winter28:00 The Rise of Fan-Produced Content 40:00 Previewing the Manchester United vs Coventry City MatchIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers.No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.