The Fourth Estate

News junkie Marty Duren and veteran journalist Bob Smietana discuss trending news stories with eyes on religion reporting, fake news, and good journalism.

The Incredibles 2 rant, family separation, and Episcopal church property woes—The Fourth Estate, Ep.31

On this episode Marty and Bob review a movie review, discuss the recent family separations at the border, and explore an Episcopal church property dispute. The post The Incredibles 2 rant, family separation, and Episcopal church property woes—The Fourth Estate, Ep.31 first appeared on Marty Duren.

06-25
37:04

Marty and Bob Talk About the News—The Fourth Estate, Ep.30

On this delayed episode Marty and Bob discuss various topics that were in the news three weeks ago. The post Marty and Bob Talk About the News—The Fourth Estate, Ep.30 first appeared on Marty Duren.

06-22
37:33

Waffle House Hero, Gaza Mass Protests, the Bible in California—The Fourth Estate, Ep.29

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss James Shaw, hero of the Waffle House shooting; the IDF response to the Gaza protests; and several God Beat stories. The post Waffle House Hero, Gaza Mass Protests, the Bible in California—The Fourth Estate, Ep.29 first appeared on Marty Duren.

05-04
32:15

Flight 1308, Pearl Joy Brown, and the Disintegration of Bill Hybels—The Fourth Estate, Ep.28

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss the heroic pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, the beautiful life and haunting death of Pearl Joy Brown, and the disintegration of Bill Hybels. The post Flight 1308, Pearl Joy Brown, and the Disintegration of Bill Hybels—The Fourth Estate, Ep.28 first appeared on Marty Duren.

04-28
35:14

Dead Russians in Syria, Frankenstein, and What is a fact?—The Fourth Estate, Ep.27

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss the misunderstood Frankenstein, the blessing of the AK-47s, Russian deaths in a skirmish in Syria, and the meaning of "facts." The post Dead Russians in Syria, Frankenstein, and What is a fact?—The Fourth Estate, Ep.27 first appeared on Marty Duren.

03-14
43:01

The Media Bias Chart, feat. Vanessa Otero—The Fourth Estate, Ep.26

On this episode Marty and Bob welcome Vanessa Otero, creator of the Media Bias Chart, and founder of the All Generalizations are False blog, to talk about news, reporting, and bias. The post The Media Bias Chart, feat. Vanessa Otero—The Fourth Estate, Ep.26 first appeared on Marty Duren.

03-02
23:09

Billy Graham, and more struggles at Newsweek—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.25

On this episode Marty Duren and Bob Smietana discuss the life of Billy Graham, and struggles at Newsweek magazine. The post Billy Graham, and more struggles at Newsweek—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.25 first appeared on Marty Duren.

02-23
35:40

“Fawning” Kim Yo-Jong, NYT hiring problems, and Kate Bowler’s grace—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.24

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss "fawning over" Kim Yo-Jong's Olympics visit, a bad NYT hire, and the grace of Kate Bowler. The post “Fawning” Kim Yo-Jong, NYT hiring problems, and Kate Bowler’s grace—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.24 first appeared on Marty Duren.

02-16
33:25

Moody Blues and Russia Truth—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.23

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss the problems at Moody Bible Institute and whether the Russia story can ever be untangled. The post Moody Blues and Russia Truth—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.23 first appeared on Marty Duren.

02-13
39:52

Nigerian Megachurch Cities, Snake News, and the News Process—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.22

On this episode Marty and Bob discuss the a Nigerian church that morphed into a city, the pope's take on fake news, and the journalistic process. The post Nigerian Megachurch Cities, Snake News, and the News Process—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.22 first appeared on Marty Duren.

01-25
46:18

Fake Missiles, Crazed Parents, Friends on Trial, and Bob’s Music—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.21

On this episode we discuss the erroneous missile attack on Hawaii, friends who break the law, support for Israel among younger evangelicals, and two deranged California parents. The post Fake Missiles, Crazed Parents, Friends on Trial, and Bob’s Music—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.21 first appeared on Marty Duren.

01-18
49:15

Cat Cults, Tom Brady, Mormon Obit, and Michael Wolff—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.20

Old host Marty Duren is joined by new co-host Bob Smietana to talk about news and reporting. The post Cat Cults, Tom Brady, Mormon Obit, and Michael Wolff—The Fourth Estate Podcast, Ep.20 first appeared on Marty Duren.

01-11
42:16

T4E Drive Time – October 25, 2016: The Polling Wars

One thing is clear: we won't know which poll to trust until it's all said and done. The post T4E Drive Time – October 25, 2016: The Polling Wars first appeared on Marty Duren.

10-25
14:36

T4E Drive Time – September 28, 2016: The Debate and Going to Mars

Who won the first presidential debate? Depends on who you ask. But, who cares? Elon Musk is sending us to Mars! The post T4E Drive Time – September 28, 2016: The Debate and Going to Mars first appeared on Marty Duren.

09-28
13:21

T4E Drive Time – September 1, 2016: Why I’m 75/25 on Evan McMullin

In which I talk about the 25% in Evan McMullin's campaign that he needs to address to secure my vote. The post T4E Drive Time – September 1, 2016: Why I’m 75/25 on Evan McMullin first appeared on Marty Duren.

09-01
13:18

Episode 19 – The Fourth Estate Podcast – The use of language

Todd Littleton, host of the /pa-theo-logical/ podcast, joins me today on this crossover episode. We are discussing the use of language in the public arena (for most of my listeners) and in the church (for many of his). The post Episode 19 – The Fourth Estate Podcast – The use of language first appeared on Marty Duren.

08-26
29:05

T4E Drive Time – August 23, 2016: TV and Election 2016

Electioneering by Reality TV? The post T4E Drive Time – August 23, 2016: TV and Election 2016 first appeared on Marty Duren.

08-23
11:57

T4E Drive Time – August 22, 2016: Welfare, ISIS, Deportation

Welfare, ISIS, Deportation. Subscribe via iTunes • Subscribe via RSS • Subscribe via Stitcher Sponsors Sponsor/advertiser slots for September 2016 are available. Contact me via the contact form for rates. If you enjoy T4E Drive Time, or the full length podcasts, consider a positive rate and review on iTunes! Thanks for reading and sharing. Don’t forget to subscribe to email […] The post T4E Drive Time – August 22, 2016: Welfare, ISIS, Deportation first appeared on Marty Duren.

08-22
14:32

T4E Drive Time – August 16, 2016: Fighting ISIS

Whose plan differs from Obama's? The post T4E Drive Time – August 16, 2016: Fighting ISIS first appeared on Marty Duren.

08-16
10:34

T4E Drive Time – August 10, 2016: Evan McMullin

What in the world is Evan McMullin doing? The post T4E Drive Time – August 10, 2016: Evan McMullin first appeared on Marty Duren.

08-10
10:33

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