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
178 episodes
The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Female Impersonators, Mexican Armies and American Nazis.
We’ll hear about men pretending to be women over 300 years ago, and the battle for San Antonio they didn’t tell us about in school, Not the Headlines makes it local while the epilogue brings it home.www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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36:09
Not the Headlines Extra! Unlawful Orders
An examination of the motivations of six Congressmen encouraging American military members to not follow unlawful orders.www.thelisteningtube.com
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9:15
The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Saving Democracy and the Science of Music
I'll have a chat with Dr. Kurt Ellenberger about the science of music. Not the Headlines will explore the fallout from the Epstien files and how an Illinios Democrat is 'saving democracy.'www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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41:34
The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Democrats and Socialism
I'll have a chat with socialism expert Dr. Doug Cardell. Not the Headlines will examine a story about executive powers. Let's Go Back recalls SAG's anti-communist pledge.www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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43:29
The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Fear, Frisbees and Fences
We'll hear from Walter Harrison about how data is an integral part of our everyday lives. Not the Headlines will recall FDR.www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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41:58
Not the Headlines! Extra A.I. in the news (literally)
An examination of Artificial Intelligence-created content in America's newspapers.www.thelisteningtube.com
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6:00
The Listening Tube S13E2 Gambling, Dyslexia
We'll hear about a Noah's Ark from the early 1900's, and I'll have a chat with Russel Van Brocklen on the challenges and solutions of dyslexia. Not the Headlines will examine legal gambling.www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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41:00
The Listening Tube S13E1 10/26/25
I'll chat with film maker Sara Alessandrini about the upcoming New York election and her documentary about New Yorker's opinions. Not the Headlines will point out the obvious when it comes to political violence.www.thelisteningtube...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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39:02
Not the Headlines Extra! A tale of two type sizes
An examination of newspaper headlines from around the US on the weekend interruption of the Israel/Hamas ceasefire.www.thelisteningtube.com
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8:11
Not the Headlines! Extra Bartenders v. Judges
An examination of a question about judicial responsibility.https://thelisteningtube.com
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10:34
Not the Headlines Extra! Artificial Voices
We're entering a new era in what we hear. Machines may be speaking to you more than humans.https://www.thelisteningtube.com
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6:25
Season 12, Episode Thirteen October 5, 2025
We'll hear about the National Guard in Chicago, space invaders, and I'll have a chat with geologist Johnny Tesone. Not the Headlines suggests calling the U.S. government shutdown the "Listening Tube Shutdown."https://www.thelisteni...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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41:49
Season 12, Episode Twelve September 28, 2025
We'll hear about free speech from a variety of perspectives throughout history and in other countries. I'll round up President Trump's UN speech. Not the Headlines examines the mess in California.https://www.thelisteningtube....
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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38:39
Season 12, Episode Eleven September 21, 2024
Not the Headlines will cover fawning and Kimmel. I'll have a conversation with Crom Carmichael about government and wisdom.https://www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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40:33
Season 12, Episode Ten September 14, 2025
On this episode, we'll hear about renaming executive cabinet-level departments, and a familiar story on a college campus. Plus, I'll have a conversation with the author of a book about how to heal relationships damaged by political differ...
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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40:25
Season 12, Episode Nine September 7, 2025
On this episode, we'll hear about the recommended use of words, and I'll have a conversation with Alison Sher about the post-covid human condition.https://www.thelisteningtube.com
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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40:44
Not the Headlines Extra Minneapolis Shooter August 30, 2025
Observations of the Minneapolis shooter as well as public and political reaction to it.https://www.thelisteningtube.com
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10:01
Season 12, Episode Eight August 17, 2025
We'll hear about the discovery of Helium, and I'll have a conversation with Nobel Peace Prize nominee Tzafra Lerman. We'll also hear about the unintended consequences of western pressure on Israel, and baseball diplomacy.www.thelis...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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39:41
Season 12, Episode Seven August 10, 2025
On this episode, we'll hear about how media moves on and the Olympics. Plus, I’ll speak with attorney and mediator Leah Brown about justice. www.thelisteningtube.comhttps://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/episodes...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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39:18
Season 12, Episode Six August 3, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about tariffs, what Donald Trump has to do to become the next Hitler, making the case for eugenics, and when the media became unfair. I’ll share my thoughts on the current situation in Gaza in the epilogue.www...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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35:13
Season 12, Episode Five July 27, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about what real kings and dictators do, and a constitutional identity crisis….plus, I’ll have a conversation with a politician named Dan Schaefer from the Show-me state! If you want to see it, you’ll have to us...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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40:36
Season 12, Episode Four July 20, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about speed and temperature records and how to speak Italian. I have no guest this week, so it’s just all me. I'll cover a variety of subjects. Not the Headlines will examine a survey about news.ht...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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38:00
Season 12, Episode Three July 13, 2025
On this episode, we’ll hear about the French Revolution, the Sedition Act, and political parties….plus I’ll get the scoop about international geopolitics from a man who should know when I speak to Matt Williams. Not the Headlines laments ...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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43:40
Season 12, Episode Two July 6, 2025
On this episode, I’ll have a conversation with humanist, socialist and the bees knees, Beth Green. We’ll talk about brainwashing, society and a new Declaration of Independence. Not the Headlines will examine intrusive banking p...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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41:30
Season 12, Episode One June 29, 2025 Happy Anniversary, Darling.
On this episode, we’ll hear about Iran, independence and currency….plus, I’ll speak with an authority on Biblical prophesy. Did the Bible warn him about me? Not the Headlines looks at the results of lawfare.https://pdcn.co/e/www.bu...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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39:55