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“Mr. Herndon is straying away from “journalist” to pundit. Those are murky waters where you can pretend you’re a political scientist and speak in 30 reductive and simplistic sound bites. If the CNN money is that good, perhaps make the transfer complete.”
Visc@B@rc@1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“He does attempt to give voice to everyday people, but every question is dripping with Left-Wing innuendo and ideology. Almost.”
LobePDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“I’m upset, but not at all surprised, at the results of the election because of Asted’s excellent reporting. This is what news should be. Not a hype machine. Thank you thank you thank you!”
A name like any other name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“for every interview, every question, every tactful but telling “Mm-hm”—and for what it all adds up to.
Thank you for letting us listen to each other.”
LPOWEL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“This latest episode really helped me understand what happened this week. Astead’s ability to cultivate relationships with people on all sides of the political spectrum is really special in this era of journalism and media. Well done Astead and keep doing this work!”
TiredMama2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“Astead is the absolute best political analyst. I love how he seeks out different perspectives and then provides his own, objective analysis. I appreciate how he boils things down and he’s super fun to listen to. Keep up the amazing work and thank you!!!!”
jbk1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“Thank you for your integrity. As I face my despair at the election, I appreciate your truth speaking on the Daily about the failures of the DNC.
I’m pretty sure you’re the smartest man in America”
S Moxie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
“Why would you do a political podcast when there is such a clear sway in the presentation and reporting?”
macpup via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/05/24
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“I absolutely adore this show and have been listening since the beginning. But I am worried. I have genuine concerns for Astead’s job security. What will you and the team do after the election? Continue this podcast? Please let us know. Stay well friends. I’m surviving Election Day stress with...”Read full review »
Z Panda Bear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“So, we’re here. Does that mean you’ll change “The Run Up” to “The Run Down” and keep podding? You’re the best.”
/:;()&@$(:- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“Edit to my edit - Thank you, Astead, for your reporting and helping us through the weeds of this seemingly never-ending election season. Looking forward to listening to whatever you do next.
Edit to my earlier review: I really can’t say enough about Astead’s interview style. He is so...”Read full review »
tcsi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“Thanks for getting the guys to open up on the tailgate episode — learned so much !”
TurningSixty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“He accomplishes what is so hard to do in this media environment. Even if you don’t agree with his subjects or profiles; they are fair and balanced and objective. He lets them tell us their story. It’s both deep and compelling. That’s why he’s such a great journalist because depending on your...”Read full review »
04Heaven Slake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
“Astead is respectful, engaging and clearly curious about what the folks he interviews have to say.
That is refreshing.
It’s the only political podcast other than those produced by the BBC I can listen to in its entirety every time. I have gained insight into a broad spectrum of positions...”Read full review »
Afryshort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“I subscribe to and love your podcast. I am center right and will be voting for DJT for the first time.
My question is when you are interviewing someone and they say they are voting for Harris because of abortion concerns. Do you ever ask them if they know what the president will be able to...”Read full review »
Justine wilkes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
“Awful show built around the false equalization and validation of idiots and their warped world views.”
Projekt_Isotope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
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“I love this podcast! I really enjoy that the host travels the country and asks everyday people about their views. He asks thoughtful questions and is never judgmental. I feel like I am able to gain so much insight into different points of view and it’s just interesting to listen to people all...”Read full review »
garlic_girl0043 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/24
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“But I struggle with this show. I appreciate his dedication to hearing differing perspectives, but sometimes it really does sound like he’s shilling for Trump.
Go listen to “Question Everything” if you’ve ever been frustrated with Mr Herndon’s practiced neutrality. It was so refreshing to hear...”Read full review »
KHASL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“The podcast is a bit too unstructured and hard to follow cogently.”
Nick1992-1992 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“As a former newspaper reporter and now a professor of journalism ethics, I steer students to this podcast as the way interviewing should be done. I don’t know this journalist’s politics and that’s as it should be. Unbiased fairness like this is increasingly rare. Thank you,”
littlest cowboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“The amount of times this show will just repeat trumps lies but will toss Harris under the bus for the smallest things. Fox News I’m sure approves this show.”
cuttingedgesteelworks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“This podcast asks all the right questions but consistently reveals how utterly uninformed and misguided most Americans are. Even people who sound articulate routinely misstate the positions of the candidates and have no memory of the antisocial behavior of the former president. It is depressing...”Read full review »
friedlawyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
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“I understand that Astead is trying to gain the trust of “the other side” in order to interview them, but I think he could probe a bit more while remaining respectful. I want to know why people blame Kamala for what they see as the failures of the past four years. Do they understand the role of...”Read full review »
RealisticFruit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“I always look forward to each podcast. I love that no one on the staff is trying to convince you how to believe. They try to get you as much information so you can make your own decisions. Thank you.”
DGM170 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“This show and The Daily are my favorites of NYT. The only way I get my news, and I really appreciate all the different perspectives. Keep it up!”
woscrog006 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“I’m actually shocked that you aired this undecided voters episode.
Like what?!?
What VP can they point to in history that ever visibly accomplished a policy agenda?!?
They think educated voters are required yet literally haven’t read the policy agenda on her website.
On one hand I appreciate...”Read full review »
MoFunke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“I usually enjoy this podcast but I feel that this episode left me a bit unfulfilled. I don’t understand why undecided voters did not address the lies that Trump gave during the debate and how that affects their overall vote. He was so egregious that I don’t know how anyone can be turned off by it...”Read full review »
SJ Willett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
“Do they really care about the issues/policy? Are they really clear on Trump’s concepts vs Harris’ plans?
Are they really undecideds…these folks you keep tabs on? My guess: No. They seem like Trump voters who, maybe just want to keep their vote to themselves.
Maybe this exercise has been...”Read full review »
laura840 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“Gives a platform to hatred and homophobia without any push back. Gives the most hateful people in our society an unobstructed voice to the masses. Some of the episodes are difficult to listen to when promoting hateful ideologies regarding the lgbtq community. These views, shrouded in religious...”Read full review »
No1hog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“All these interviews with so called undecided voters is just infuriating. I’m sorry but they all just sound like deeply uninformed morons”
Durham PG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
“As an evangelical I appreciate and look forward to listening to the episodes where faith and policy intersect. But I believe most of political journalism is overlooking a growing meaty percentage of evangelicals - those of us who believe democrats have a more policies that lineup with biblical...”Read full review »
A-Sides Review via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
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“The daily podcast really disappointed me this year. I thought at least this podcast would keep some journalistic integrity. I really liked the host, but it seems like the whole of nyt has realized there’s more money in bowing down to the right”
Last time listener 880 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
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“I started listening to this podcast to try getting unbiased information as I prepare to vote for the first time. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that this podcast very much favors the Democratic Party. Don’t recommend listening to this if you’re trying to have an open mind about ALL...”Read full review »
CC2001!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
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“I listen to the daily all the time. This show is a joke with an incipid host”
Gle0123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
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“I used to look forward to each episode. Then I would start and episode and feel overwhelmed by the sense that the NYT was, frankly, just *whining*. These days. I usually look at the title and mostly decide to skip it for NPR, the Economist, WaPo, Axios, or something independent. Maybe it’ll...”Read full review »
chadpbrown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Very well done, professional and thought provoking. Check it out!”
bella**lady via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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“I wanted to listen to the economic policies for both candidates. Instead I got an infomercial on “orange man bad”
Just another echo chamber here. Poor content.”
mastermankb24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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“I really appreciate this podcast. Astead is a great interviewer.”
helen_a_hand_basket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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MissAnika via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“I listen to The Daily and first listened to Astead there. Love his reporting!”
tlmarsh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/24
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“This is the best election-focused podcast! Astead is an excellent interviewer — he engages in meaningful and interesting conversations with people with diverse perspectives, allowing listeners to hear from people we don’t normally encounter. He truly listens to the people with whom he is speaking...”Read full review »
JillHCalifornia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/24
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“I don’t miss an episode! I love how Astead reports everything but he seems to be hyper fixated on Biden’s age. He brings it up every episode even when not relevant to the topic at hand. Don’t be a broken record.”
Sponsored 21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
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“Like your favourite smart friend asking the hard questions!”
elysianlight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
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“Astead. Excellent reporting. You make me so angry sometimes as an African American listener. Your re-airing of the contentious Harris interview felt like a personal dig and an ax you were grinding. However, I am learning that we are not a monolith, and your reporting is bringing in the voices of...”Read full review »
chocolatecityusa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“… but maybe it wasn’t what your host wanted to hear. He sounded impatient with Sanders in this interview. The Senator’s critique of NYT was insightful, in all honesty, and I appreciated his definition of progressivism.”
goldenblossom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/24
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