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Jan. 25, 2026

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Rocks, Science and Women; the d…

I'll have a chat with Professor Marc Defant about rocks, science and women. I'll examine the fates of two newspapers in America. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelistenin...

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Jan. 16, 2026

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Politicians who should resign, a…

I'll address the despicable behavior of a few politicians, and have a conversation with advocate for a new government in Iran, Zolal Habibi. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want...

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Jan. 11, 2026

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Venezuela and David Deighton on …

I'll examine ABC News' early coverage of America's Venezuela incursion, and artist David Deighton will share observations from the ground. We'll also hear about how he uses art to get people talking about politics in a non-c...

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Jan. 7, 2026

Not the Headlines! Extra How to survive an ICE operation

How to survive an ICE operation. Advice based on observation. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodle...

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Dec. 27, 2025

NTH Extra: Trans ban and CA notification

Steps are finally being taken to address children being hurt by transgender advocates. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listeni...

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Dec. 21, 2025

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Giving, Giving up and Sharing

I'll have a chat with Jim Paulk, United States Naval Academy graduate who describes how some of his classmates showed us where we are, among other things. I'll examine generosity. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening ...

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Dec. 14, 2025

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Media Jive Talk and Politics fro…

I'll chat with Carl Able of Crayon Box Politics, and we'll hear some jive talk from all kinds of sources. www.thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a g...

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Dec. 6, 2025

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Female Impersonators, Mexican A…

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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Nov. 28, 2025

Not the Headlines Extra! Unlawful Orders

An examination of the motivations of six Congressmen encouraging American military members to not follow unlawful orders. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on T...

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Nov. 23, 2025

The Listening Tube wih Bob Woodley Saving Democracy and the Science …

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.' Support the show Subscribe to the L...

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Nov. 16, 2025

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 Support the show Subscribe ...

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Nov. 9, 2025

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 Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtub...

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Nov. 5, 2025

Not the Headlines! Extra A.I. in the news (literally)

An examination of Artificial Intelligence-created content in America's newspapers. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a m...

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Nov. 2, 2025

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. Support the show Subscribe to the...

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Oct. 26, 2025

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.https://...

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Oct. 22, 2025

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 Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want...

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Oct. 18, 2025

Not the Headlines! Extra Bartenders v. Judges

An examination of a question about judicial responsibility. https://thelisteningtube.com Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodl...

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Oct. 10, 2025

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 Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www...

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Oct. 5, 2025

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 Jonny Tesone. Not the Headlines suggests calling the U.S. government shutdown the "Listening Tube Shutdown." https://www.thelisteningtube.com. Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Wood…

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Sept. 28, 2025

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. Want to be a guest on The ...

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Sept. 21, 2025

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. Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube

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Sept. 14, 2025

Season 12, Episode Ten September 14, 2025

Send us a text On this episode, we'll hear about renaming executive cabinet-level departments, and a sniper on a college campus. Plus, I'll have a conversation with the author of a book about how to heal relationships damaged by political differences. Not the Headlines examines a recent Supreme Cou…

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Sept. 7, 2025

Season 12, Episode Nine September 7, 2025

Send us a text 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. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.the...

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Aug. 30, 2025

Not the Headlines Extra Minneapolis Shooter August 30, 2025

Send us a text Observations of the shooter as well as public and political reaction to it. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: www.thelisteningtube.com Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woo...

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