Demonstrates the editorial weakness of many podcasts in this genre
I initially rated this 5 stars. But, with time, the fact that the host declines to present any credentials has undermined his authority and made me skeptical of the narrative he presents. He could be a retired gravedigger for all we know. How hard is it to provide a one paragraph bio in the show notes? Then there are episodes like ‘Who’s Burning Russia?’, where the guest, Jack Murphy, made wild yet vague claims, They required for more scrutiny than they were given. This podcast’s producer needed to apply greater editorial rigour, demand verification from other sources, and bear in mind the damage done to the show by being over-credulous.
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