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
119 episodes since 2022
Podcast host goes on bizarre 40-minute rant about Kamala Harris and the media September 8, 2024
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September 08, 2024
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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...
September 01, 2024
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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...
August 25, 2024
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Season 9
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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.
August 18, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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46:27
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...
August 11, 2024
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Season 9
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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...
August 04, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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44:43
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...
July 28, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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46:30
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.
July 21, 2024
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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.
July 10, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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41:22
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.
July 07, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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36:40
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.
June 23, 2024
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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.
June 16, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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39:16
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.
June 02, 2024
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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.
May 26, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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44:19
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...
May 19, 2024
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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.
May 12, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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42:35
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...
May 05, 2024
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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...
April 28, 2024
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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...
April 24, 2024
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5:15
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...
April 21, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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44:00
Season 8, Episode Four April 14, 2024
On this episode, we'll hear about insulin, racism on tv, and deafness. Plus, I'll have a chat with a psychotherapist who knows how to cure what ails America.
April 14, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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40:12
Season 8, Episode Three April 5, 2024
On this episode, we’ll hear about the surrender of General Lee, inflation measures during 1940’s and the Chicago Eight. I’ll have a chat with a man who’s experience at Camp David led to a book about creating peace in the middle east.
April 07, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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45:00