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The Listening Tube

Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world.  Bob will also welcome guests who have something interesting to talk about.  All three options are available separtely.  It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative. 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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  1. 213

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Clifford H. Brown

    Former USAID Mission Director Clifford Brown shares his experiences and wisdom from 27 years with the agency.https://www.thelisteningtube.com/welcomes-clifford-h-brown/Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  2. 212

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube September 1-5

    Topics include the first Continental Congress and the American flag in battle, the Department of the Treasury, a solar storm and the first woman telephone operator.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  3. 211

    Not the Headlines - Affordability

    Bob compares competing news stories about the affordability issue.https://www.thelisteningtube.com/not-the-headlines-affordability/Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  4. 210

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube August 24-28

    Topics include Bubonic Plague, The Great Moon Hoax, Women's Rights, and Americans with Disabilities.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  5. 209

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Anita Kellogg

    Dr. Anita Kellogg shares her insights on the global mineral supply and the politics, processes and roadblocks that create the dynamic world of making sure we have enough.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  6. 208

    Not the Headlines - Nuking Taiwan

    No, there isn't a place called Nuking, Taiwan.  China should not drop a nuclear bomb on Taiwan.  But what if they did?  For starters, the United States could lose 14 billion dollars in arms sales.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  7. 207

    Not the Headlines - Threats to the Constitution Pt. 2

    While the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of religion, there may be an exception if the religion comes with its own civil laws.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  8. 206

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube August 11-15

    Topics include The Three Wise Men, stainless steel, nuclear bombs, the Berlin Wall, Apollo 11, and "We begin boming in five minutes."www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  9. 205

    Not the Headlines - Threats to the Constitution Pt. 1

    Bob exposes socialism and communism and how they are incompatible with the Constitution of the United States of America.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  10. 204

    Not the Headlines -- New Jersey Civil Rights

    The state of New Jersey is reacting to the removal of two federal civil rights offices by promoting racism.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  11. 203

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube August 3-7

    Topics include Christopher Columbus, the Department of War, the Whiskey Rebellion, college sports, traffic lights, energy and fairness.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  12. 202

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Matt Hasty

    Bob Speaks with retired Chief Warrant Officer Matt Hasty about the military, Americanism, socialism and who is the best super hero.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  13. 201

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 28-31

    Topics include a New Orleans raid on an integrated meeting, the 14th Amendment, Boy Scouts, The National Socialist German Workers Party, Radio Theater, the Jewish Question and the moon rover.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  14. 200

    Not the Headlines -- Demographic Data Collection

    Bob tells us about a program that's ending and a resolution to end a few others, too.  Racism.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  15. 199

    The Listening Tube

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

  16. 198

    Not the Headlines -- Election Interference

    Bob examines the media's response to the claims made in President Trump's speech to the nation.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  17. 197

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Joel Racow

    Bob speaks with author Joel Racow about shadow-banning, the Constitution and his book Life in Woke America: A Family's Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fire.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  18. 196

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 20-24

    Topics include a Netherlands beer strike, the development of the automobile, climate change, language control and socialism.  Plus the Pine Tar Incident.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  19. 195

    Not the Headlines -- Big Tent Party

    Bob examines the influence of socialism on the Democrat party.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  20. 194

    Not the Headlines -- Being Understood

    Bob shares an anecdote about the importance of being able to make your point, and how interpretations can go wrong.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  21. 193

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 14-17

    We'll hear about accidental discovery, the French Revolution and the guillotine, a riot that led to refreshment, the Rosetta Stone, and how socialism turned to communism.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  22. 192

    Not the Headlines -- Criticism or Racism?

    Bob exposes criticism of America for the racism it really is.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  23. 191

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube July 6-10

    New York soldiers hear the Declaration of Independence.  The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified.  Death Valley heats up.  Swimming, sliced bread and sharia law.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  24. 190

    Not the Headlines -- Expressionless

    Bob examines the relationship between emotions and the ability to express them.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  25. 189

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Peter Calfee & Kevin Dolan

    Bob speaks with Peter and Kevin about their book Highjacked: Our Republic, Unless We Can Save It.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  26. 188

    Not the Headlines -- Skill Machines

    Bob examines the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that skill machines are illegal slot machines.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  27. 187

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 30-July4

    Bob learns about the death of a King.  When the goverment started keeping track of us.  The silence of NOW.  German reunification.  The UK gives up territory.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  28. 186

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Rick Hoppe

    Rick Hoppe joins Bob on The Listening Tube to talk about revolution, socialism and communism.  Here's Rick's website:  www.wordsbyrick.com.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  29. 185

    Not the Headlines--San Andreas Fault Warning

    Bob explains why it's important for a journalist to keep a story in the can for later use.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  30. 184

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 22-26

    Bob recalls the Pied Piper, Galileo and his issue with the church, the Berlin Airlift, Title IX and the U.S. Supreme Court on gun laws.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  31. 183

    Not the Headlines--Southern Poverty Law Center

    Bob examines the Southern Poverty Law Center, it's mission, and the recent allegations brought againt it.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  32. 182

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 15-19

    Bob goes back to the Magna Carta, Arlingtong National Cemetery, killing foreigners and Hezbollah.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  33. 181

    Not the Headlines -- Immigration Heritage Month

    Bob examines Immigration Heritage Month and a Nebraska mayor who doesn't fully understand it.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  34. 180

    The Listening Tube Welcomes Chase Russell

    Bob & Chase talk about politics, the difference between liberals and conservatives, their strategies, and some common interests.  Chase Russel is a political consultant and author of Winning WIthout Millions.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  35. 179

    Not the Headlines--America's Celebration

    Bob's observations of America's birthday, those who'll celebrate it, and those who won't.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  36. 178

    Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube June 8-12

    Topics include the American Revolution, and figures like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and James Madison.  The official religion of post-revolutionary France, and the Antiquities Act.  D.C. racism.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  37. 177

    The Listening Tube retooled

    A new description of The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley.Comments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  38. 176

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -- Liberal support of Illegal Immigration; Fraud and CBS Radio News

    Bob recalls his time at a CBS Radio News affiliate.  Examination of progressive immigration policies.  Fraud in Minnesota.  Changes to the Listening Tube.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  39. 175

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -- U.S. Congressman Barry Loudermilk of Georgia; plus redistricting

    Congressman Barry Loudermilk of Georgia talks about life after Congress, life during Congress, and what Congress is really like.  Topics include populism, government waste, the Constitution, abortion and faith.  Redistricting.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  40. 174

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--Robert Choi on Libertarianism; plus sex education in Iowa

    Bob has a conversation with Robert Choi on Libertarianism and examines litigation over an Iowa law concerning sex education.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  41. 173

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--Church and State with Director Andrew Linn

    Bob Speaks with film director Andrew Linn about a documentary on the separation of church and state.  Also, Kamala Harris on how certain people should vote, and a word to the wise about progressive policies.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  42. 172

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--Tom Joseph on a new election process

    Tom Joseph describes a new process for electing congress and giving more power to the people.  The San Francisco Earthquake.  Not the Headlines explores a story about Obama's trans pressure.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  43. 171

    Not the Headlines! Extra--Press Responsibility

    An examination of the responsibility of the press when it comes to classified information.  Muckraking.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  44. 170

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A sidetrip through the Middle East with Amjad Tadros

    Emmy Award-winning news producer Amjad Tadros takes us on a tour of the middle east, just like he's been doing for journalists for 30 years.  Making yourself clear.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  45. 169

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--John Graham on peace and negotiation with Iran.

    A conversation with Dr. John Graham, former Navy Seal, Professor at UC Irvine and co-founder of the Center for Citizen Peacebuilding. We’ll talk about peace and the art of negotiation.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  46. 168

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A chat with Chris Rivers, Autocracy in America

    I'll have a conversation with Chris Rivers on what it means to get ahead in life, and I'll debunk two expert opinions on autocracy in America.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  47. 167

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--What the media is missing and racism in Virginia

    Bob examines why the media is ignoring a vital part of the plan for Iran, and a racist bill making its way to the desk of the Governor of Virginia.  Plus the Quartering Act and more.www.thelisteningtube.comComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  48. 166

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A conversation with Stan Berteloot about AI, Media and American values

    Bob speaks with Stan Berteloot about Artificial Intelligence, media and American values.  A look back at a royal wedding, an old bomber, and the taxman.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  49. 165

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--The future of Iran with Zolal Habibi

    Bob examines the timing of the attack on Iran, and chats with spokeswoman Zolal Habibi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob Woodley a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelisteningtube 

  50. 164

    The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -- Student walkouts; guest Sidney Pines

    Bob examines the origins of student walkouts. Not the Headlines recalls an old spitting law.  Author Sidney Pines shares insight on her chronicles of history.www.thelisteningtube.com#podmatchComments go hereSupport the show            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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world.  Bob will also welcome guests who have something interesting to talk about.  All three options are available separtely.  It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative. 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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Bob Woodley

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How many episodes does The Listening Tube have?

The Listening Tube currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Listening Tube about?

Host Bob Woodley examines the news in a way that might have flown under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world.  Bob will also welcome guests who have something interesting...

How often does The Listening Tube release new episodes?

The Listening Tube has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Listening Tube?

The Listening Tube is created and hosted by Bob Woodley.
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