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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast

Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast

Dan Rather

Washington is in turmoil, the world is on edge and there are warning signs everywhere. All blinking red. Veteran journalist Dan Rather has seen it all. Rather became Facebook’s favorite newsman by bringing context and perspective to a turbulent news cycle. Now he continues to give a calming and rational voice to a world gone mad.

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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast - Trump, race, and hate

Trump, race, and hate

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09/07/18 • 23 min

In this episode, Dan goes back in time to the days of MLK and the progress made by President Lyndon Johnson in getting civil rights and immigration reform passed. But this is contrasted with the racism and divisiveness stoked by President Trump: Trump sees immigration as an invasion, when in fact it is a central part of American life that has made the country stronger throughout its history.


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Music by Lunatic Wolf, Michael Young, Aaron Windfield, and Simon Marcus.



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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast - Party and Partisanship

Party and Partisanship

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08/16/18 • 19 min

In the fourth episode of Blinking Red, Dan Rather takes on the pressing issue of how partisan our politics appears today, and investigates some earlier examples throughout US history, starting with some of the firebrand speeches of Truman. Dan also reminds us of the powerful moves made by LBJ to put politics aside in enacting powerful civil rights legislation in the wake of Kennedy's assassination.


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newsandguts.com

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Music by Lunatic Wolf, Michael Young, Aaron Windfield, and Simon Marcus.


Podcast production and distribution by Pippa



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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast - Enemy of the people?

Enemy of the people?

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08/06/18 • 21 min

In this third episode of Blinking Red, Dan Rather digs into the role of the press in US history, starting with the way the TV news media was carefully managed by Nixon, and through to the current debacle around "fake news" under President Trump.


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Music by Lunatic Wolf, Michael Young, Aaron Windfield, and Simon Marcus.


Podcast production and distribution by Pippa



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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast - Collective confusion, and collective courage

Collective confusion, and collective courage

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07/31/18 • 23 min

In this second episode, Dan Rather recognizes some of the fear and confusion following President Trump's actions on the international stage. Calling out the relentless propaganda of the current administration for the bluster that it is, Dan reminds us to pay attention—to have the courage to stand up, and stand firm.


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Music by Lunatic Wolf, Michael Young, Aaron Windfield, and Simon Marcus.


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Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast - A Finland Fiasco

A Finland Fiasco

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07/23/18 • 21 min

The premiere episode of Dan Rather’s podcast couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. All signals are blinking red. The United States is under attack from a foreign power. Our president has a sworn duty to protect us against enemies foreign and domestic. Is he upholding that duty? This is a defining moment in our nation’s history.


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Music by Lunatic Wolf, Michael Young, and Simon Marcus.


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FAQ

How many episodes does Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast have?

Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast currently has 5 episodes available.

What topics does Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Dan.

What is the most popular episode on Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast?

The episode title 'Trump, race, and hate' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast?

The average episode length on Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast released?

Episodes of Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast are typically released every 9 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast?

The first episode of Blinking Red - The Dan Rather Podcast was released on Jul 23, 2018.

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