Chapter
The Power of Words
59:53 - 1:06:45 (06:52)
The speaker discusses her experience covering the protests in Portland and the power of words in a charged situation.
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The new morning host at Sacramento's KFBK radio station seems to follow in the footsteps of his far-right predecessor Morton Downey Jr., but may step back just a bit from the edge of controversy.
59:53 - 1:02:27 (02:34)
Summary
The new morning host at Sacramento's KFBK radio station seems to follow in the footsteps of his far-right predecessor Morton Downey Jr., but may step back just a bit from the edge of controversy. The station encourages his highly personal right-wing monologues, without any sidekicks or guests, which may challenge perceptions of marginalized communities like trans people.
ChapterThe Power of Words
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The success of Rush Limbaugh as a right-wing firebrand confirms the theory that he was a social engineer who manipulated his followers by exaggerating his beliefs for comedic effect.
1:02:27 - 1:04:07 (01:39)
Summary
The success of Rush Limbaugh as a right-wing firebrand confirms the theory that he was a social engineer who manipulated his followers by exaggerating his beliefs for comedic effect. His influence was evident when many of his listeners took his satirical claims seriously and acted upon them with devotion.
ChapterThe Power of Words
EpisodePart One: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A journalist who covered the protests in Portland explains how easily people can latch onto something in a charged situation and the power of words.
1:04:07 - 1:06:45 (02:38)
Summary
A journalist who covered the protests in Portland explains how easily people can latch onto something in a charged situation and the power of words.