Decent -- But Too Many Ads
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“This podcast is decent. As some have sniped, the point of view is fairly liberal, but they don't "hide" that, and more importantly, the commentary is first and foremost highly intelligent, articulate, and informative, even if you come to a different policy conclusion.
The *problem*: It's only 15 minutes, yet you are subjected to THREE advertisements. The podcast opens with a 30-second underwriting spot, then 8 minutes later you're suddenly told that "they're going to take a break," after which you're subjected to another 30-second spot, and 5 minutes after that you get 30-seconds of credits that amounts to a New Yorker plug. The first and last I can grudgingly see, but jamming that third one in the middle of such a short clip is thoroughly grating; no other podcast subjects you to 90 seconds of advertising out of every 15 minutes. Even dreadful commercial radio doesn't punish you with an ad every 5 minutes.
If they would extend this to 30-ish minutes, it would be fine. Dorothy Wickenden is an excellent host and I'd prefer to hear her cover a few more topics each week. Otherwise, jeez, spare us the marketing onslaught. It makes the New Yorker seem craven and greedy.”Read full review »
Crankyfu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/15
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“As another reviewer noted, this is mostly horse-race-style commentary or sometimes guessing about current political action and trends, from thoughtful and usually well informed contributors.
An occasional but immense annoyance, though, is that sometimes whoever drops promos into these podcasts...”Read full review »
echtjbm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/15
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“I am an avid New Yorker reader and listener. This is a fantastic, interesting and thoughtful podcast. Also the perfect length for a subway ride!”
Kit7 via ·
09/12/13
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“Love the podcast but find it very frustrating that it doesn't download every week. I know the podcast is weekly so why is it not updated and auto-downloaded every week?”Read full review »
Kcbernst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/13
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