Ben Bradford
@jbenbradford.bsky.social
Audio journalist covering the rise of our modern parties and division. Creator/host of Landslide (NPR Network) and Of The People (Audible).
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Here's something I post from time to time. My answer to a reader who asked me: what could journalists do NOW to break with some of their more corrosive habits.
June 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Here's something I post from time to time. My answer to a reader who asked me: what could journalists do NOW to break with some of their more corrosive habits.
A reminder that a huge portion of Americans are being spun a tale that LA is in flames, with riots akin to ‘92 and ‘64. Also that the gov and mayor are sanctioning it (as if that would make political sense)
June 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A reminder that a huge portion of Americans are being spun a tale that LA is in flames, with riots akin to ‘92 and ‘64. Also that the gov and mayor are sanctioning it (as if that would make political sense)
Thrilled to announce: Landslide was awarded Gold for Best Narrative/Documentary Podcast by the New York Festival!
It's a great time to jump into the series or our recent follow-up "Engines of Outrage" — wild, suspenseful stories and the context behind so much of what we're seeing in Washington.
It's a great time to jump into the series or our recent follow-up "Engines of Outrage" — wild, suspenseful stories and the context behind so much of what we're seeing in Washington.
May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thrilled to announce: Landslide was awarded Gold for Best Narrative/Documentary Podcast by the New York Festival!
It's a great time to jump into the series or our recent follow-up "Engines of Outrage" — wild, suspenseful stories and the context behind so much of what we're seeing in Washington.
It's a great time to jump into the series or our recent follow-up "Engines of Outrage" — wild, suspenseful stories and the context behind so much of what we're seeing in Washington.
This poll is it. The truth of what is happening right now continues not to reach a huge number of Americans.
Why? The places they get information feed them a distorted version of reality, for profit and political gain. Until that gets overcome, we’re not getting out of this mess.
Why? The places they get information feed them a distorted version of reality, for profit and political gain. Until that gets overcome, we’re not getting out of this mess.
The administration is trying to gin up accusations against Abrego Garcia to give political cover to ignoring SCOTUS. Republicans are already convinced. Free to read: s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This poll is it. The truth of what is happening right now continues not to reach a huge number of Americans.
Why? The places they get information feed them a distorted version of reality, for profit and political gain. Until that gets overcome, we’re not getting out of this mess.
Why? The places they get information feed them a distorted version of reality, for profit and political gain. Until that gets overcome, we’re not getting out of this mess.
I’m late to this, but one of the internet’s most entertaining writers explained tariffs the way they should always be explained.
April 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’m late to this, but one of the internet’s most entertaining writers explained tariffs the way they should always be explained.
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The media environment has changed. Read this thread to see why reality has become so hard to convey and what it means for the coming days.
A lot of the political discourse I see on here forgets something essential. The unilateral agency shutdowns, mass firings, ethics rule flouting, etc. are politically acceptable to so many Americans.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The media environment has changed. Read this thread to see why reality has become so hard to convey and what it means for the coming days.
A lot of the political discourse I see on here forgets something essential. The unilateral agency shutdowns, mass firings, ethics rule flouting, etc. are politically acceptable to so many Americans.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A lot of the political discourse I see on here forgets something essential. The unilateral agency shutdowns, mass firings, ethics rule flouting, etc. are politically acceptable to so many Americans.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
There’s a reason. You might know it.
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This is incredibly good. A terrifying account of the epistemological and technological dimensions of our current crisis in which one political party has become a powerful, mind-bending engine of anti-democratic propaganda. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Engines of Outrage Pt. 2
Podcast Episode · Landslide · S1 E13 · 30m
podcasts.apple.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is incredibly good. A terrifying account of the epistemological and technological dimensions of our current crisis in which one political party has become a powerful, mind-bending engine of anti-democratic propaganda. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
The WHY is really important. The base of support is not looking at CBS or NYT, or hearing concerns about lawlessness or constitutionality. They are seeing a fundamentally different information stream.
This post will generate angry responses, insults. etc. But important info here. Outside the coasts/Beltway, it appears that SOME of what Trump is doing is generating support, is popular with his base. Politically complicates situation for Dems too. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The WHY is really important. The base of support is not looking at CBS or NYT, or hearing concerns about lawlessness or constitutionality. They are seeing a fundamentally different information stream.
Did you have a tough conversation after the election with a friend or loved one who voted for the opposite presidential candidate?
Landslide is doing a new miniseries and I would love to talk to you about it. Email us at info[at]nuancetales[dot]com.
(And, even if not — please share!)
Landslide is doing a new miniseries and I would love to talk to you about it. Email us at info[at]nuancetales[dot]com.
(And, even if not — please share!)
December 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Did you have a tough conversation after the election with a friend or loved one who voted for the opposite presidential candidate?
Landslide is doing a new miniseries and I would love to talk to you about it. Email us at info[at]nuancetales[dot]com.
(And, even if not — please share!)
Landslide is doing a new miniseries and I would love to talk to you about it. Email us at info[at]nuancetales[dot]com.
(And, even if not — please share!)
I would only add that Ronald Reagan made political hay out of the canal starting in the 1976 primaries until Carter signed the treaty. It is possibly THE issue that most propelled Reagan. That transformed the canal from uncontroversial into a lightning rod and a subject of conspiracy theory.
Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter's most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements.
Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements
Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter's most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements.
www.npr.org
December 30, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I would only add that Ronald Reagan made political hay out of the canal starting in the 1976 primaries until Carter signed the treaty. It is possibly THE issue that most propelled Reagan. That transformed the canal from uncontroversial into a lightning rod and a subject of conspiracy theory.
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The @jbenbradford.bsky.social "Landslide" podcast also covered the New Right's infatuation with the Panama Canal, starting from the 1970s
December 26, 2024 at 12:59 AM
The @jbenbradford.bsky.social "Landslide" podcast also covered the New Right's infatuation with the Panama Canal, starting from the 1970s
Jimmy Carter was a fascinating human being and really different as a politician than the smiling, nice guy image of his post-presidency. My favorite facts:
December 29, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Jimmy Carter was a fascinating human being and really different as a politician than the smiling, nice guy image of his post-presidency. My favorite facts: