The Listening Tube
Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world. Bob will also welcome guests who have something interesting to talk about. All three options will be available separtely beginning in June of 2026. It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative.
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Episodes
214 episodes
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 28-31
Topics include a New Orleans raid on an integrated meeting, the 14th Amendment, Boy Scouts, The National Socialist German Workers Party, Radio Theater, the Jewish Question and the moon rover.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Demographic Data Collection
Bob tells us about a program that's ending and a resolution to end a few others, too. Racism.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Election Interference
Bob examines the media's response to the claims made in President Trump's speech to the nation.www.thelisteningtube.com
The Listening Tube Welcomes Joel Racow
Bob speaks with author Joel Racow about shadow-banning, the Constitution and his book Life in Woke America: A Family's Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fire.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatch
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 20-24
Topics include a Netherlands beer strike, the development of the automobile, climate change, language control and socialism. Plus the Pine Tar Incident.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Big Tent Party
Bob examines the influence of socialism on the Democrat party.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Being Understood
Bob shares an anecdote about the importance of being able to make your point, and how interpretations can go wrong.www.thelisteningtube.com
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 14-17
We'll hear about accidental discovery, the French Revolution and the guillotine, a riot that led to refreshment, the Rosetta Stone, and how socialism turned to communism.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Criticism or Racism?
Bob exposes criticism of America for the racism it really is.www.thelisteningtube.com
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 6-10
New York soldiers hear the Declaration of Independence. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified. Death Valley heats up. Swimming, sliced bread and sharia law.
Not the Headlines -- Expressionless
Bob examines the relationship between emotions and the ability to express them.www.thelisteningtube.com
The Listening Tube Welcomes Peter Calfee & Kevin Dolan
Bob speaks with Peter and Kevin about their book Highjacked: Our Republic, Unless We Can Save It.www.thelisteningtube.com
Not the Headlines -- Skill Machines
Bob examines the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that skill machines are illegal slot machines.www.thelisteningtube.com
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 30-July4
Bob learns about the death of a King. When the goverment started keeping track of us. The silence of NOW. German reunification. The UK gives up territory.www.thelisteningtube.com
The Listening Tube Welcomes Rick Hoppe
Rick Hoppe joins Bob on The Listening Tube to talk about revolution, socialism and communism. Here's Rick's website: www.wordsbyrick.com.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatch
Not the Headlines--San Andreas Fault Warning
Bob explains why it's important for a journalist to keep a story in the can for later use.
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 22-26
Bob recalls the Pied Piper, Galileo and his issue with the church, the Berlin Airlift, Title IX and the U.S. Supreme Court on gun laws.
Not the Headlines--Southern Poverty Law Center
Bob examines the Southern Poverty Law Center, it's mission, and the recent allegations brought againt it.www.thelisteningtube.com
Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 15-19
Bob goes back to the Magna Carta, Arlingtong National Cemetery, killing foreigners and Hezbollah.
Not the Headlines -- Immigration Heritage Month
Bob examines Immigration Heritage Month and a Nebraska mayor who doesn't fully understand it.www.thelisteningtube.com
The Listening Tube Welcomes Chase Russell
Bob & Chase talk about politics, the difference between liberals and conservatives, their strategies, and some common interests. Chase Russel is a political consultant and author of Winning WIthout Millions.
Not the Headlines--America's Celebration
Bob's observations of America's birthday, those who'll celebrate it, and those who won't.
