Bob Garfield

Bob Garfield appears in the following:

Jane Mayer on the Rise of Conservative Orthodoxy

Friday, May 05, 2017

Jane Mayer on the decades-old infrastructure created by conservative billionaires to help propagate conservative ideology and protect their interests.

Turmoil at the Heritage Foundation & the Future of the Right

Friday, May 05, 2017

How the ouster of Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint reflects greater tensions in the Republican Party.

When The Wall Is A Metaphor

Friday, April 28, 2017

A border wall was one of Trump's central campaign promises. But what does the intense focus on a barrier really achieve? We revisit a 2006 law to learn more.

The Problem With Federal Data on Hate Crimes

Friday, April 28, 2017

Most police departments claim that there are no hate crimes in their communities.

In Other Words

Friday, April 28, 2017

The symbolism of the border wall, a debate about the word "Jew," and our ongoing battle over reality. 

North Korea: How About Now?

Friday, April 21, 2017

Last month we assured you that the United States was not going to war with North Korea. With everything that happened this week, is that still the case?

Playing the "Madman"

Friday, April 21, 2017

"The Madman Theory" -- essentially appearing crazy -- was a foreign policy strategy for Nixon. Trump's approach is similar. And it may be working.

After Bill O'Reilly: What's Next for Fox News

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Bob Garfield, co-host of WNYC’s On the Media, examines the future of Fox News without its biggest star.

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A Case for Law Enforcement

Friday, April 14, 2017

A journalist argues that drug treatment won't work without proper policing.

Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Drugs Edition

Friday, April 14, 2017

The media coverage of drug abuse is often fraught with hyperbole and inaccuracy. We dispel some of the most common myths.

The Man The Government Calls a 'FOIA Terrorist'

Friday, March 31, 2017

The NSA has made it nearly impossible for the public to access its internal reports. Jason Leopold wants to know why.

FOIA Isn't Being Used the Way You Think It Is

Friday, March 31, 2017

A look at the businesses -- not journalists -- that use the Freedom of Information Act for their own profit.

Where Your Data Will Go

Friday, March 31, 2017

The Trump administration is rolling back Obama-era protections. This week: a regulation on whether your internet service provider can sell your browsing history without asking.

Acquitting the Innocent: Beyond "Serial" and "Making a Murderer"

Friday, March 31, 2017

The "true crime" genre is undergoing a shift: from proving guilt to proving innocence. A new podcast looks at wrongful convictions.

Appalachia Beyond Coal

Friday, March 31, 2017

The coal industry is just a fraction of the Appalachian economy. So why do stereotypes about "coal country" persist? 

Should We Be Worried About North Korea, or Not?

Friday, March 24, 2017

Two North Korea experts sift through the saber-rattling and media frenzy to separate the bluster from the truly worrisome.

The Dark Money Group Backing Neil Gorsuch

Friday, March 24, 2017

A group spent millions on ads urging the Senate not to consider Merrick Garland. Now, they've spent millions more in Neil Gorsuch's favor.  

Doing Diplomacy Without the Press

Friday, March 24, 2017

Rex Tillerson said he "doesn't need" the press to be an effective Secretary of State. He's probably wrong.

Section 702 Is In the Spotlight

Friday, March 24, 2017

New claims about surveillance at Trump Tower remind Congress that there's widespread, legal collection of Americans' conversations. And it can yield collateral damage.

What the Media Got Wrong About the Latest WikiLeaks Dump

Friday, March 17, 2017

Wikileaks exaggerated the significance of the CIA documents, and the press followed suit.