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“nima & adam crush regularly. been listening for 7 years & have no ragrets. i wish more people would listen to this show & no they are not paying me to say this but maybe they should.”
pisstopher columpiss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/24
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“After discovering this podcast I quickly listened through their entire catalogue of full-length episodes (nothing but bangers). The hosts and their many incredible guests have fundamentally altered the way I understand American media (on which I was raised through no fault of my own) and gifted...”Read full review »
Lukewcamp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
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“It's wild how many of the tricks and double standards employed by journalists and media that are pointed out in the show have been slipping right by me for years. I consider myself pretty savvy and sceptical of media but obviously not discerning enough. Keep up the good work”Read full review »
JCwasreal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/24
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“Incisive discussions and analyses that offer clarity and morality check amidst all the cynicism, glibness and apathy, especially in these dark times. Really appreciate the work.”
Crystalash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
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“I hope every journalist takes these criticisms seriously. This podcast as made me a more discerning media consumer”
Ooooooooga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/24
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“Keepin’ it fresh!”
changagarcia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
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“Always listen to Citations Needed as soon as a new episode comes out. You are very close to guilting me into to donating. Please keep up your excellent work.”
INTP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“Love the show, love the content, love the format, love the guests, love the humor, love the analysis, love the criticism—a ten out of ten if there ever was and probably the only podcast anywhere that doesn't get interrupted by Amazon.”Read full review »
joel.biz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“I'm love this podcast so much. I discovered it about a day and a half ago and have been binge listening to the episodes one after the other. Great topics in the context of media criticism. It's kind of my new favorite right now. I would love so much if the hosts chose to do a critique of...”Read full review »
233Crows via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“I found the terms "thought-terminating statements" and "nuance trolling" incredibly helpful for calling out unproductive arguments.
This is not a pod to change anyone's mind, it's frankly too snarky for that; it's a pod to equip the left to advocate better.”Read full review »
C.D.R. Poet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“I’ve been listening to Citations Needed since the first pandemic lockdown, during which I’d walk my dogs late at night to avoid crowded sidewalks and listen to Nima and Adam (+guests) help make sense of all the icky bad in the world. I listened to the entire backlog of episodes in spring 2020...”Read full review »
bxtskr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Comes with a teeny warning: after a few of these, you’ll become very dissatisfied with the newspapers of record.
I think this podcast is vitally important, deeply researched, and welcomes a wide range of expert guests.
My only concern is that we need a companion podcast to help us coördinate...”Read full review »
minaondrums via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/24
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“When there’s no class analysis.”
kat8478493 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“Most of the bad reviews seem to fail to realize the hosts often are, at the onset of the episode, open and honest about their political persuasion.
Well made and hard hitting podcast with amazing guests and timely topics.”
Jake B Caldwell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“This podcast does not mince words or waste time. They are on track and to-the-point. Very illuminating.”
artemis179 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“Their analysis and guests are top notch. It’s particularly helpful in peeling back layers of media that are thrown at us more frequently and across more mediums than ever before. The “data driven” and (continued) war on drug episodes are what drew me in. Stayed for the NYT slander. Keep it up guys!”
Conscientious Chicagoan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“If you pride yourself on being well-informed and unbiased, you should already be listening to this podcast. So, what’s the problem here?”
Martial Arts Student via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“I was listening to their podcast on effective altruism and I thought their critique was goof but their discussion of figures like Bentham and Peter Singer were frankly very shallow and showed they hadn’t actually engaged with them as thinkers.”
Jill Lloyd Flanagan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“Propagandistic echo chamber, not “journalism.” Opinions are one-sided, shallow, and based on that politically correct far left theoretical framework which has been way too fashionable in the 21st century. What these two dudes describe is not how the real world works. Not insightful. Skip.”
ConcernedChameleon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Invaluable”
NokoCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
“Opinion masquerading as news. Thumbs down”
Ben T Twig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“One of the best media critique podcasts out there. Very well researched and featuring great, knowledgeable guests. I come away from each episode feeling a touch smarter for listening.”
ourguile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“This podcast is amazing. I’ve heard 90% of all episodes, and I love it. Smart, entertaining, creative, critical. A masterpiece.”
ornela_de_gasperin via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
01/22/24
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“You will either really like this podcast or hate it. If you listen to, read, or watch a lot of traditional media, you might be pretty shocked by what you hear. Buckle up.”
K Wink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Had high hopes for this podcast but everything that’s discussed isn’t nuanced at all and frankly these guys don’t seem especially smart and don’t have the credentials to be experts on… anything. So many points are treated as being very straightforward but they’re simplistic because they’re the...”Read full review »
kates888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“Thought provoking. Helpful in an age where media and journalism is more constant than ever. I appreciate the critical lense to understand reporting from big publications in the context of current events. It helps keep me informed”
jaybovay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“Consistently quality research and analysis. I really appreciate the first half is an explainer or breakdown of the topic and the second is an interview with a subject matter expert. They provide clear reasons and arguments which I find incredibly helpful. Glad they are listener funded.”
Beckerachi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/23
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“Citations Needed has really been slapping lately. Keep it up.”
dlksfjkdasnfkdasgidasjgaoi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“Terrorist apologists might be the wrong phrase but its close enough. Their discussion of what is going on in the middle east is disgusting. This should not be on Apple.”
Funnnn376 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“The show is great overall. The analysis is often quite good… though they totally shat the bed in their episode on obesity.
And, especially on their live shows, they have a horrible tendency to interrupt and talk over each other cacophonously, which makes it difficult to want to hear what they...”Read full review »
Xan Yowen via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
10/19/23
“It would seem that if it draws attention to oneself, regardless of the way the moral compass points, you are more than willing to wallow in it.”
Noah Joad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“The most one-sided podcast you could possibly find.”
Great45742 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/23
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“This is an incredible show. Love the analysis and way it helps me understand things.”
Hvjjvroj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
“It’s not hyperbole to say that this podcast has refined my way of thinking, sharpened my critical thinking skills, and ruined so many things I thought I loved because I wasn’t thinking about them too hard. Can a podcast make you a more deliberate, compassionate person? I think so. Love the...”Read full review »
nbcvbnnbb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
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“Citations Needed succintly presents and analyses media tropes from a Bernie-aligned left-wing perspective. What I especially appreciate with the podcast is that their discussions center around a variety of referenced articles and clips, which gives an insight into the media ecosystem and rassures...”Read full review »
Trollinarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/09/23
“Easily the podcast I recommend to people more than any other. Nima and Adam analyze our culture and narratives in more sharply and critically than I can fund anywhere else. Anytime the issues of the day are brought in conversation, I know that there’s a meticulously cited episode breaking how the...”Read full review »
ATXHammer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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“I like how some of the reviews have people crying about you guys being dismissive to party lines, or calling you biased, but I really appreciate the leftist perspective. And of course the deep dives into the dark world of modern media. It’s mostly unbiased fact checking anyway, don’t see what...”Read full review »
free sac gh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/23
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“It also probably gives you enough tools to analyze my use of essential as a review title. Incredible toolbox for staying sane in a truly ridiculous modern media environment”
Snowmints via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/23
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“While I like the content, I could do without the smarminess and arrogant dismissal of everything that doesn’t conform to their views. I don’t see how tacitly telling me how to think via voice inflections and laughter is much different than the news media telling me how to think via their reporting.”
Petticoat Despot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“So informative & engaging - highly recommend”
lismarca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/22
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“Excellent. Critiques supported by thorough research. Honest and incredibly informative.”
ana05839 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“One of my favourites”
cappuccinoalmcocovegan1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“Goes beyond merely fact-checking the mainstream media landscape and delves into how the news eco-system is influenced by dark money, policy institutes, institutional bias, and failures in reporting. Each episode targets a different, often decades-old trope, like unemployment or the war on drugs,...”Read full review »
Jason E L. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/22
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“Recently, the voice of the show is representative of liberal bubble thinking. It admonishes moderate voters and uses holier than thou tones to deliver its view point. Vaguely references academic papers, etc without actually discussing the contents of such references, and presumes all academic...”Read full review »
PerspectiveEastWest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/22
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“This podcast is important, if any podcast can be. Nima and Adam are sharp, likable, and principled critics of mainstream (primarily US) culture, especially political and journalistic culture. Casual in tone, their analyses and interviews are nonetheless incredibly accessible, rigorous,...”Read full review »
HeyNomad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“Been a teacher for 15 years. Thank you for addressing once again the fundamental BS within ideology about education.”
edutrajedy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/15/22
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