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Podcast Is Broken - EP 1

Join Brittlestar, Lisa B and Steve Boots as they discuss the news that happens in, to and about Canada
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Summary

Brittlestar, Lisa B and Steve Boots introduce themselves and discuss the purpose of the podcast, which is to talk about news events happening in Canada and provide a digestible way for people to understand and engage with current events. They explore the question of how much news is too much news and discuss the importance of taking breaks from consuming news when it becomes overwhelming. The hosts also emphasize the responsibility of having a platform and the need to break down news correctly. They discuss the impact of news on people's lives and the challenges of being a politician. The conversation also touches on the tactics of fear mongering and attacking in politics, as well as the importance of holding politicians accountable. The conversation covers random stories and encounters, the bargaining conversation, the comparison of Poilievre and Trump, the bad bits of government, news and awareness, frustrations and voting, the bill coming due, perception of politicians, limited choices, the importance of digestible news, and wrapping up with an improvised theme.

Takeaways

Consuming too much news can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of helplessness. It's important to take breaks and find a balance.

Having a platform comes with a responsibility to break down news correctly and provide accurate information to the audience.

Fear mongering and attacking tactics are often used in politics, but it's important to focus on substance and hold politicians accountable.

There is a shortage of progressive voices in media, and it's important for individuals to use their platforms to provide alternative perspectives.

Journalists play a crucial role in holding politicians accountable and should focus on asking tough questions and demanding answers. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from personal stories to political discussions.

There is a need for more awareness and understanding of political issues and policies.

People often vote based on emotions and personal biases rather than informed decisions.

The media plays a crucial role in making news more digestible and engaging for the general public.

There is a lack of trust in politicians and a desire for better choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introductions and Purpose of the Podcast

02:20 How Much News is Too Much News?

03:44 The Importance of Breaking Down News for People

05:14 The Absurdity of Politics and the Need for Levity

06:38 Taking Breaks from Consuming News

09:03 Feeling Helpless in the Face of Global Issues

10:31 The Responsibility of Having a Platform

11:59 The Influence of Bad Actors in News and Social Media

13:18 The Impact of News on People's Lives

15:35 The Importance of Breaking Down News Correctly

17:55 The Weight of Responsibility and the Need for Truth

19:39 The Difference Between Advocacy and Political Operation

21:03 The Challenges and Skills of Being a Politician

22:48 The Impact of News on People's Lives

24:41 The News Affecting People's Lives for the First Time

26:09 The Role of News as a Comfort and Security Blanket

28:17 The Use of Slogans and Fear Mongering in Politics

31:47 The Effectiveness of Fear Mongering and Rage Baiting

33:12 The Importance of Substance in Political Discourse

35:02 The Shortage of Progressive Voices in Media

37:24 The Tactics of Attacking Instead of Defending

39:20 The Importance of Holding Politicians Accountable

42:00 The Tactics of Gish Galloping and Attacking Journalists

44:14 The Need for Journalists to Hold Politicians Accountable

46:31 The Impact of Media Exposure on Politicians

47:54 Random Stories and Encounters

52:32 Bargaining Conversation

52:58 Comparison of Poliep and Trump

53:28 The Bad Bits of Government

54:28 News and Awareness

55:27 Frustrations and Voting

56:23 Bill Coming Due

57:23 Perception of Politicians

58:08 Limited Choices

59:06 Importance of Digestible News

59:59 Wrapping Up and Improvised Theme

Discussion about this podcast

Podcast Is Broken
Podcast Is Broken
A fun and informative conversation with Lisa B, Steve Boots and Brittlestar about Canadian News and Events