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“Annie, Alex and Mark have great chemistry and each bring a lot to the table. They are all very smart, funny, plugged in and have a great on-air ("on-net"?) presence. However, I think this podcast needs to establish its own identity better to differentiate itself from some of the other Slate/Panoply offerings, particularly the well-established political and cultural gabfests. I would like them to focus a bit more on the real issues vs. the horse race or Washington Gossip (since it is the podcast for "America" after all). For example, it would be nice if they went a bit deeper into issues that are affecting us like climate change, incarceration rates, poverty, race-relations, rather than the discussing the horse-races and what everyone is saying about them. When discussing presidential candidates, they could focus on what is really going on and what electing these candidates may actually mean (there are currently wide differences between the two parties and if a republican vs. a democrat is elected could mean a very different future for the United States and the world), rather than the latest scandal of the week or what the media talk is about. They tend to go along with the daily media narratives, rather than going deeper and exposing the longer term themes. I know they are all capable of this just based on their credentials and obvious intelligence, so it's disappointing. In summary, this is a fun podcast, but there may be better options, even within the Slate World (or Monocle's Midori House, or the New Yorker's Political Scene): the Political, Cultural and Money Gabfests all do their topics better service. I remain optimistic though, that given the calibre of the three hosts of the podcast for America, and their tremendous rapport with each other, a slight change in focus towards going deeper may make this a really great podcast.”
Saeed19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/15
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“Yes, I am mainly here for Alex, but loving the whole gang. Thoughtful analysis, clever and witty -- which we need at election time.”
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United States of America ·
07/31/15
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“I look for an informative and educational “news I can use” type of podcast. I don’t mind humor when it helps but I find political gossip the worst in useless political coverage. This show exemplifies it. CJR recently posted a commentary about how journalists have been covering Senator Sanders...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
06/19/15
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“Its a good dose of irreverence in a landscape of overly serious political podcasts. Best part is that Annie Alex and Mark actually know what they’re talking about. Its nice to hear what reporters have to say when they, so to speak, let their hair down.”
Mbaquino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/15
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