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.
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Episodes
141 episodes
Season 11, Episode 5 March 30, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear a 1906 viewpoint on women’s sports, saving daylight and a planetary alignment to put a little more air under your feet, plus, a hat-tip to a reporter. Not the Headlines examines race-baiting stories about DOGE....
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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39:57
Season 11, Episode 4 March 23, 2025
We’ll hear about how a New York Mayor dug deep but still got the cold shoulder, and I’ll have a chat with a New York City firefighter about one of the city’s most horrific events. Not the Headlines examines media bias. Link: h...
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Episode 4
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42:16
Season 11, Episode 3 March 15, 2025
On this episode, we'll hear about men in women's sports, George and Henry, and I'll speak to Blake Fischer, host of The Homeless Conservative podcast. Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/episodes/16796048-season-...
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Episode 3
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40:43
Season 11, Episode 2 March 9, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about a Mexican standoff….and I’ll have a chat with a young man who’ll share his insights on education in America. Pan Zeitgeist spends some time in the Listening Tube.
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Episode 2
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39:00
Season 11, Episode 1 March 2, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about defending the enemy, what Donald Trump would have to do to become a dictator, and CNN’s definition of DEI.
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Episode 1
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37:49
Season 10, Episode Thirteen February 9, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about birth control and censorship. Plus, I’ll have a chat with Sasha Paterson, who’s examined the victim, and what it means to be one. Not the Headlines has some suggestions to consider while I'm in betw...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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43:01
Season 10, Episode Twelve February 2, 2025
On this episode, we'll hear about Boy Scouts and United Artists. Not the Headlines will examine the coverage of Presidential pardons, and I'll have a chat with actor Matt Drago about the film Somewhere in Montana.
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Episode 12
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Season 10, Episode Eleven January 26, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about how big snowflakes can get, the Coast Guard, and telegrams…plus I’ll talk to a man who says that if you own a house, you own an estate! Oscar Vasquez will explain.
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Episode 11
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42:24
Season 10, Episode Ten January 19, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about voting rights, presidential inaugurations, and I’ll breakdown President Biden’s farewell speech. Not the Headlines takes note of a new administration, and how the Listening Tube will adapt.
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Episode 10
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Season 10, Episode Nine January 12, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about a jackass, a president’s farewell address and the King. Not the Headlines will examine in with the new; the epilogue out with the old.
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Episode 9
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36:45
Season 10, Episode Eight December 22, 2024
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year, too! On this episode, we'll hear about George Washington, the Twin Towers and the Statue of Liberty. I'll ask the question, "Who's running the country?" and we'll also hear about wo...
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Season 10, Episode Seven December 15, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about tariffs, and I’ll I’ll tell you a couple of things I know about Marines. Not the Headlines will examine a U.K. court case about gender.
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Episode 7
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33:05
Season 10, Episode Six December 8, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the demise of local news, diversity in the 1870’s and I’ll have a chat with a woman who can probably tell you why you do that! Aseel Abu Hantash spends some time in The Listening Tube.
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Episode 6
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41:05
Season 10, Episode Five November 24, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about the Greenback Party and a charity song. Not the Headlines will take us back to school for a sweet science project, and I'll speak with a novelist about the middle east, religion, and American influence th...
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Episode 5
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42:02
Season 10, Episode Four November 17, 2024
On this episode, I’ll speak with an educator who’s an expert on literacy. Not the Headlines explores the effect of the election on left-wing media and how the city of Minneapolis has abandoned the block where George Floyd was killed.<...
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Episode 4
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Season 10, Episode Three November 10, 2024 Election postmortem
On this episode, we’ll hear about an armistice, an occupation, and a free world. We’ll also hear about the media’s influence on politics. Not the Headlines will explore the fallout of progressive politics in California. Want ...
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Episode 3
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40:07
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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Episode 2
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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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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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Season 9
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Episode 9
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40:50
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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