“While the show's topics are interesting and relevant, and the host is winsome, 1A is plagued by bias. A more even handed approach to the day's topics would be appreciated. For instance, 1A's coverage and commentator comments on Buzzfeed's (and subsequently CNN's) fake news fiasco was, for all the hubbub involving "fake news" these days, a joke. Don't throw softballs just because you may like or agree with a source/outlet/politician, generally. Be upright, be honest, and be just--otherwise you're only contributing to the noise.”Read full review »
youthanon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/17
“I've relied on the Diane Rhem show for years as a source of in depth discussion and analysis of issues. I would listen to 4-8 hours per week in podcast format. This type of is now more important than ever. It is extremely disappointing that the decision has been made to only air 1/4 of the...”Read full review »
jjam103 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/17
“The successor to The Diane Rehm Show, 1A suffers within the same mainstream press, DC-centric echo-chamber. NPR's weekly On The Media has a long history of excellently dealing with First Amendment and other communication issues critically, incisively, and entertainingly. It already holds the...”Read full review »
Robert Jacobson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/17