What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series

Series produced by Paul Fischer

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What's the Frequency, Kenneth? is a "newsical" series from an award winning writer/producer.. who spent 24 years writing for Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News and has now returned to his roots in public radio. Topics, music and moods vary. Some episodes are time sensitive.

These "newsicals" are subject to the same rules that apply to any other streamed show with music.

After my long stint writing for the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, I returned to my roots in public radio, to produce a type of radio program that I've not heard elsewhere..

EACH EPISODE IS HAND-MIXED FOR MAXIMUM FLAVOR


652 Pieces

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After the Newtown School Shooting UPDATED TO INCLUDE NRA REACTION ( Maybe the Basic Rules of Journalism Need to Change, too)
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A look at the issues...and the coverage of those issues...raised by the Newtown shootings...told thru narration, music and soundbites...now updated...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2012
  • Length: 57:58
"Which of These News Stories Is NOT Like the Others?"
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Hillary went to the hospital. Putin signed the law banning Americans from adopting Russian Orphans. Congress's report on what went wrong in Bengha...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2013
  • Length: 57:16
"Pork, The Fiscal Cliff and YOU. (What happened/What Happens Next)..told thru narration, music and soundbites
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So, how did 60 to 70 billion dollars in tax breaks for corporations and special interests end up in the emergency legislation that was designed to...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Length: 58:00
" A Lifelong Journalist / NYC Cyclist on Biking and What The Latest Twist in the Lance Armstrong Saga Teaches Us About Journalism"
From: Paul Fischer
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Notes, thoughts and observations from a lifelong NYC biker on the art of cycling ( I have the broken bones to prove it )and what the real lesson is...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 57:53
"Guns and B(i)tter: The Gun Violence Debate Intensifies as Pres. Obama Starts His 2nd Term ( told thru narration, music and soundbites)
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The gun violence debate...how it's being portrayed by the politicians.. the gun lobbyists...and the media

  • Added: Jan 23, 2013
  • Length: 57:42
Congress,Kerry, Hillary, Gabby (among others) And The Shifting Politics of 2013...told through narration, music and soundbites
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Big week for major issue debates on national and foreign policy ..with major implications for Obama's second term.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2013
  • Length: 56:18
Hagel For (The) Defense
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What we learned from the Senate confirmation hearings for Chuck Hagel to be Secretary of Defense...told through narration, music and soundbites.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2013
  • Length: 58:55
Drones. Clones. Clowns. Euphemisms..And The State Of The Union (told through narration, music and soundbites)
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A look at an eventful week that will be shaping policy..and our lives..for years to come.

  • Added: Feb 14, 2013
  • Length: 58:43
Theatrics And Politics (And News)..Told Through Narration, Music and Soundbites
From: Paul Fischer
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If you've paid any attention to the latest political discourse on subjects ranging from fed spending to cabinet posts to policing Wall Street...the...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2013
  • Length: 58:50
"The Sequester: The Jury Is In (Told through narration, music and soundbites)
From: Paul Fischer
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This week: all the things being said about the sequester...including the best explanation for the sequester that I've heard.....the gun debate is s...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2013
  • Length: 57:01
A World Beyond 30-Second Soundbites
From: Paul Fischer
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The "30 second soundbite" (often less than that, actually) is a broadcast news staple. But these soundbites often fail to convey needed informa...

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  • Added: Mar 07, 2013
  • Length: 58:28
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What's A Progressive To DO?
From: Paul Fischer
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Progressives ( and others) might've thought Washington gridlock could soon break. There was a drone filibuster and President Obama's been meeting...

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  • Added: Mar 13, 2013
  • Length: 57:28
  • Purchases: 1
After CPAC/After SXSW
From: Paul Fischer
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A review of the star speakers at the CPAC ( Conservative Action Political Conference)...told through narration,music and soundbites. Let's just say...

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  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
  • Length: 57:41
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"Trespasses With Press Passes ( And Crossing Red Lines)"...told through narration, music and soundbites
From: Paul Fischer
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Been awhile since I've devoted a full episode to media coverage of current events...so this week....a look at media coverage of ....among other thi...

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  • Added: Mar 28, 2013
  • Length: 55:51
  • Purchases: 1
Bank Scandals Update (Told Through Narration, Music and Soundbites)
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Congress reported its findings on the "London Whale" scandal....a trader who racked up more than 6 billion dollars in losses for federally insured ...

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  • Added: Apr 02, 2013
  • Length: 57:47
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What's New(s)? (Told Through Narration, Music and Soundbites)
From: Paul Fischer
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Guns. 14 filibustering Senators. Stress cracks in GOP ranks. Budgets. North Korea... Hillary's speech on women's rights.... the death of Britain'...

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 57:04
  • Purchases: 1
Boston Marathon Bomb Attack ( Updated Sat. April 20 Version)
From: Paul Fischer
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A review of the terror attack.. and subsequent events including Thurs. overnight police firefight with suspects, Boston lockdown Friday, suspect i...

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  • Added: Apr 20, 2013
  • Length: 58:31
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NEWSQUIZ! ( questions and answers told through narration, music and soundbiites)
From: Paul Fischer
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This episode tests our knowledge of prospects for immigration overhaul after Boston, what happened to gun safety legislation, whether Republicans h...

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  • Added: Apr 25, 2013
  • Length: 58:16
  • Purchases: 1
Up In The Air
From: Paul Fischer
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"Flight" is a common theme in recent major news events...from fixing the air traffic controllers' sequester...to Rand Paul's latest comments on dro...

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  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 56:09
  • Purchases: 1
Here's Your Hat. What's Your Hurry. ( It's official: C-Span starts coverage of Campaign 2016...and with good reason....judging from this week's news.)
From: Paul Fischer
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From The Beltway... to Chris Christie's beltsize... to Biden..to still more hearings on Benghazi... to the budget...to gloating over blocking backg...

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  • Added: May 09, 2013
  • Length: 58:40
  • Purchases: 1

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