Good Summary, Not Balanced
I’ve been listening for over a year and I don’t believe this pod provides a fair representation of the news. Whether the team all leans left or the station is on the DNC’s pocket, they always give an anti-Trump spin at the end of every applicable story. Even when they give both sides of an argument, the left always gets the last word. Finally they use quick sound bites to tell their story, but not the whole story. Listen, but don’t depend on this pod as your only source!
tylertimothy95 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/14/20
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If I could get the podcast at 5:30 then it might have some value. The podcast appears to be part of the first half hour of Morning Edition. If I missed the program live then I might be interested in 4 hour old news but I would rather listen to updated news. I will unsubscribe since the podcast...Read full review »
Neil Wilson 64 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/17
This seems like an attempt to compete with or complement the NY Times excellent podcast The Daily. It doesn't come anywhere close. It seems like the equivalent of chatty local TV news with some entertainment bits thrown in to finish off the show. If you want a quick summary of the day's...Read full review »
Dshivers via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/05/17
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Am1994!!!1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/07/17
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