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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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Aug. 17, 2025

Season 12, Episode Eight August 17, 2025

Send us a text 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 basebal...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Season 12, Episode Seven August 10, 2025

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

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Aug. 3, 2025

Season 12, Episode Six August 2, 2025

Send us a text 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 curent situation in Gaza in the epilogue. www.thelisteningtube.com https://pdcn.co/e/www.buz…

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July 27, 2025

Season 12, Episode Five July 27, 2025

Send us a text 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 use your imagination. Not the Headlines examines…

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July 20, 2025

Season 12, Episode Four July 20, 2025

Send us a text 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. https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/episodes/175312…

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July 13, 2025

Season 12, Episode Three July 13, 2025

Send us a text 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 a tragedy in Texas. https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzz…

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July 6, 2025

Season 12, Episode Two July 6, 2025

Send us a text 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 practices. https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/ep…

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