Reviews
WM has consistently tracked core political themes based on current events. However as an early leader I think they’ve fallen to the middle of the pack in terms of content. Some shows feel more like complaining than analyzing. I keep listening but its more out of hope they'll find their footing.Read full review »
dividnacivfnsz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/23
If not for Norm I wouldn’t even listen to the female Host just repeating American news media propaganda. Also the female that is teaching a class is always knowing no facts at all again just repeating what ever propaganda she hears on TV and is always wrong. It will be no government shut down...Read full review »
Dardyer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/08/23
Thank you for explaining and synthesizing! Your hard work on our behalf is admirable and appreciated!
pleasehelpplayers via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/07/23
Less Kov Norm: uhh, what was the question again?
love a story too via Apple Podcasts · Malaysia · 08/23/23
I love Talking Feds but have given up on this one. NO is interesting although a little windy, but KP, in the time i’ve been listening to this, cannot deliver a clear and concise thought. Instead, she hops around, makes asides and clarifications, and switches subjects…all in one sentence! Who...Read full review »
Osprey1957 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/21/23
Why is kavita patel incapable of uttering a complete sentence? So annoying.
cjjohns via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/12/23
Would be more interesting if you had a smart right of center co-host with Norm. Too much agreement among your expert hosts
rabidmoderate via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/10/22
Fake claim. Truly one sided view. If you are an independent, don’t listen. Words do matter, just not these. Polarized views from the left or right will never heal this country.
VERY MUCH OOF via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/23/22
I appreciate the thoughtful and informed decisions.
lilihow1971 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/22
Norm, Orenstein and Kavita Patel have extensive experience in current affairs. They bring that knowledge to this podcast, making it something I look forward to listening to every week. I find Kavita Patel to be a true renaissance person. I have not known many doctors with such a broad range of...Read full review »
Larryfl1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/22
Two of my favorite guests on one of my favorite podcasts, David Rothkopf’s Deep State Radio, Kavita Patel and Norm Ornstein, now have a pod of their own (a re-launch of Words Matter) and it’s an excellent one!
scott ellner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/11/22
Good info on the real save America
C5♥️ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/19/22
Great to be able to hear Norm again on a regular basis. Great information and thoughts from both hosts.
gmarkb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/19/22
So pleased to once again listen to two committed hosts giving their best analysis.
HCzebra via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/18/22
Appreciated her insight and analysis on Deep State Radio and look forward to her deeper dives here. The first episode is a great start to the relaunch.
Truxtun_BK via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/10/22
Their inaugural relaunching of Words Matter was one of the best podcasts I’ve heard: NO and KP are both engaging conversationalists who really listen to one another, and it’s obvious that they care deeply about the issues (guns and abortion in this episode). They have a rare fund of experience in...Read full review »
kevingan52 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/08/22
Thank you for in-depth reporting allowing me to listen with my heart as well as my head. : )
Deb4PeaceLoveandGoodwill via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/07/22
Really excited to see where they take the show
Genner2002 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/06/22
Always interesting, I can’t miss any episodes. Well done!
phofrog via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/05/21
Joe Biden 😷
DubExpress via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/11/21
Slanted news. Boooooring.
a good girlll via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/04/21
I have been a listener since day 1 w Elise and Steve. Was very disappointed in the way they ended their associations w the show. I continue to listen because of Katie. I am not really interested in Deep State Radio. I would subscribe to DSR if it was something I wanted to hear. I will/would be...Read full review »
cyclingphool via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/21
It was eye-opening to hear this speech, and very disheartening that not much has changed since. I hope that what he espoused happens.
otcurious via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/21
Thank you Dr. King and Words Matter for aligning and prioritizing the relevant reasons to be alive. He struggle for equality endures.
tsaffy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/18/21
The interviewer admits Rod is her friend and proceeds to give him a full episode to ‘explain’ his indefensible behavior related to the Mueller investigation where he obstructed a thorough investigation by limiting the scope of inquiry. Rosenstein’s self justification sounds as self serving — as...Read full review »
vivfi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/23/20
Smart interviews that provide great context and historical background for major issues of the day. It’s news that is also fun to hear.
vharpool via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/20
Sorry Kate but it is well known who is the dark money behind the Federalist Society. You lost a ton of credibility here.
gigeugene via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/20/20
I've listened to a few episodes and am loving it so far. This podcast is full of interesting historical facts & context, important takeaways and helpful information to use when navigating current events from a media perspective. Keep up the great work!Read full review »
eileenk7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/12/20
I love this podcast but was really sad to hear the last 10 seconds of this episode, which was recycled banter from months ago.
sblav via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/21/20
I understand and respect that some want to stick with free podcasts. But for those who value getting a broad array of vital reporting and analysis with limited discretionary funds, consider joining Cafe Insider. Subscribers have full access to the following on an ongoing basis, as I understand...Read full review »
Fielding Questions via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/31/20
Will you interview Rod Rosenstein again now that we KNOW he curtailed the FBI counter Intel investigation making it SEEM like Mueller was going to do it when Rod KNEW that wasn’t the case? That’s not very upstanding OR patriotic, is it?
mlcinco via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/30/20
Pass on this pod, not worth your time. Lockhart hackish ways just come off like he is a snot nosed little kid. Can’t believe they this people will pay $$$ for this lol. Maybe they need it to payout settlements.
Robert Henry Holtz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/20
Michael Steele is living in lala land of if he really thinks that the evil working in Trump’s White House aren’t explaining to him exactly what QAnon is about, what David Duke is about, etc. I agree that Democrats need to lay close and better attention to middle income suburban voters but that...Read full review »
Lila1200 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/24/20
Why decent podcasts decide to go for the coin is beyond me. I enjoyed many of these episodes and like so many other pods will never pay. The choices are so far & wide for good pods. No need to pay a dime and in this day & are? Not even close. All the best.
journoMomx4 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/17/20
I listen to all your episodes, so I was really sorry to hear you are moving to subscription only. I refuse to pay for a podcast because I can’t afford it. I’ll miss you, but not for long. F Kelleher Wisconsin
youareangeringme via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/20
This is the most screwed up podcast I’ve ever listened to more than once. A rotating cast of hosts, long hiatuses, and now pay only? Ask David Axelrod how that worked out for him.
Mannydog via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/10/20
Ugh... seriously? You’re going to let him get away with saying all this with no pushback? Lame interview. Y’all literally let him get away with just defending everything he said and did as correct and appropriate. This is my first time listening to this podcast. I can’t imagine listening again.
camellia blossoms via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/07/20
Rod Rosenstein was rightly asked if systemic racism exists in policing. Why zero follow up on his answer (no)? This was my first and last time listening to this podcast.
Me, who else? via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/06/20
Just listened to the conversation with Rod Rosenstein. The back and forth about why James Comey was fired as FBI Director was fascinating and irritating at the same time. At one point Rosenstein said he would not have been surprised if Comey was fired no matter who won the 2016 election for all...Read full review »
Proud Florida Democrat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/06/20
Hard to pick a worse person for this program than the guy who stood behind Barr while Barr lied about the Mueller report Really bad choice
Jena265 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/06/20
Listened to Rosenstein interview b/c it was fed thru subscription to Preet’s podcast. Preet would never allowed Rosenstein such a “walk in the park” interview of lobbed softballs. Two examples: 1) Rosenstein’s knowingly crafted his memo against Comey at t-rump’s request to allow t-rump to...Read full review »
res ipsa liquitor via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/20
Interesting. I am really glad to have heard this. And, he sounds like a lawyer and not in a good way. Humanity stripped away. I will put this podcast on radar for sure. Thanks.
veronicathecat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/20
So is this pathetic podcast.
SquireCD via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/20
OMG. What a political hack. Sad that Joe & Katie didn’t challenge him more but instead let him lie & spin about the Mueller investigation and Barr’s actions. I’ll give one more episode a listen before removing from my podcasts. Definitely will not be paying for it on Cafe.
Nizolak79 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/20
This was scarily on point.
beacape via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/20/20
Inspirational
Pommegrenate via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 06/08/20
JFK speech during Civil Rights Era put the impatience of people during COVID19 Pandemic into context thinking about what African Americans were/are subjected to in this country. Anyone capable of empathy can see we still have a long way to go. 🇺🇸 It’s about us!! The American people ~ when we...Read full review »
Laurie715 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/25/20
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