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. The Epilogue covers what's on Bob's mind this week, and usually features a guest. It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative.
Episodes
124 episodes
Season 10, Episode Two November 3, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about women in politics, and I’ll have a chat with a former Oklahoma State Representative about government transparency and accountability. Not the Headlines examines women's rights in Afghanistan.
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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43:27
Season 10, Episode One October 27, 2024 Tammie Louise
On this episode, we’ll hear about the Statue of Liberty, DDT, and I’ll have a conversation with a woman who says we can stop the infiltration of socialism in America by making more friends. Not the Headlines will examine political adverti...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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42:15
Season 9, Episode 13 October 13, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about time and time again, how the Democrats can't rely on their ideals to win an election, trans kids and the battle against TikTok.
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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37:00
Season 9, Episode 12 October 6, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about a drought and a flood and how sex can make the best of a bad situation, the Department of Homeland Security, and some thoughts on Hurricane Helene. Criticism of the Executive Branch.
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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42:30
Season 9, Episode 11 September 29, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about the Model T, the Berlin Airlift, and Harry Truman's vision for Palestine. Not the Headlines examines Banned Book Week, and I'll speak with Jack Kammer about men.
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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41:08
Season 9, Episode 10 September 8, 2024
I examine the rise of Kamala Harris and how the press quickly pivoted to her aid.
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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39:35
Season 9, Episode 9 September 1, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the year over a million people moved to the United States, a chain of events that led to financial instability, and how the big one started. Plus, I’ll speak with a man who’s studied what he calls the 9-11 gene...
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Episode 9
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Season 9, Episode 8 August 25, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the existence of the soul, and I’ll speak with a man about America’s Ethical Archetype. Not the Headlines explores a possible origin to world peace, and a legal theft ring at the crossroads of Ameri...
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Episode 8
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45:50
Season 9, Episode 7 August 18, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about a small, not-for-profit organization that steered billions of dollars in advertising away from where you might be looking. I’ll chat with a man about outrage and the media’s role in promoting it.
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Episode 7
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Season 9, Episode 6 August 11, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about postwar unemployment, a woman who found a window of opportunity for freedom, and, I’ll have a chat with a journalist who listened her way to writing a novel. Not the Headlines talks about a journalism blu...
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Episode 6
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44:50
Season 9, Episode 5 August 4, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear an origin story about freedom of the press, and a grueling fight for survival. Plus, I’ll speak to a writer who brings a unique perspective to social and political issues. Not the Headlines talks about health c...
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Episode 5
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Season Nine, Episode 4 July 28, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about 17th century lawfare, the final solution, and the premature announcement of the demise of the radio star….and I’ll talk to a man who wrote a book about how the Democratic Party can get men back. I’ll ask him wh...
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Episode 4
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Season 9, Episode 3 July 21, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about dust bowl temperatures, kitchen debates, and pine tar, plus the elephant in the room. Not the Headlines looks at electric cars and Gretchen Whitmer.
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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40:39
Season 9, Episode 2 Special Report July 10, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the role of the media in the current pickle the Democratic Party has found itself.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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Season 9, Episode One July 7, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about news sources, a mega tsunami, and record inflation, plus we’ll explore the question “are you better off today than you were four years ago?" Happy Birthday, Glenn.
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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Season 8, Episode Thirteen June 23, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about how a bomb in West Berlin led to a lot of bombs in Libya, and I’ll talk to one of the men who got them there. Plus, lawfare, negative political ads, and the end of the world.
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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38:00
Season 8, Episode Twelve June 16, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about losing your head, religion and sex, and how President Nixon ended up on both sides of the law. Plus, we’ll hear from a man about the realities of Critical Race Theory.
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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Season 8, Episode Eleven June 2, 2024
On this episode, Not the Headlines will examine aliens, marijuana and the VA. We'll also hear about driving and silence. The epilogue will examine New York v. Trump.
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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41:00
Season 8, Episode Ten May 26, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the arrest of Mahatma, Memorial Day, and the Indy 500. Plus, we’ll hear from an East Texas Bail attorney about bail, its value to society, and the effects of bail reforms.
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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Season 8, Episode Nine May 19, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about where in the world we are, and how did we get there? Plus, I’ll have a chat with the man who wrote the book of persuasion. Not the Headlines will explore the Biden administrations last-minute lane changes...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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43:00
Season 8, Episode Eight May 12, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about George Washington (then and now), 19th Century political correctness, and the Warsaw Pact. Plus, I’ll speak to a man about a discovery in his local cemetery.
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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Season 8, Episode Seven May 5, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about the Chinese Exclusion Act, a promiscuous President, and the assassination of a radio tower repair man. Not the headlines will cover the Supreme Court and voting. Plus, I'll give my take on the colle...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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41:00
Season 8, Episode Six April 28, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about the end of World War II, the end of the cold war, and a tornado outbreak worth singing about. Not the Headlines will cover the plight of donkeys and electric cars. Plus, I'll chat with a man about T...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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41:56
Wyoming rules the world
When a man is arrested for illegally gathering Elk antlers, the law takes a strange turn...
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Season 8, Episode Five April 21, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about lending money to fight a war, dividing up the middle east, and my relationship with nuclear disasters...and I’ll chat with a man about tribalism. Not the Headlines will follow up on credit card fees, and...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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44:00