The Listening Tube

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By: Bob Woodley

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. The Epilogue covers what's on Bob's mind this week, and usually features a guest.   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 

The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--Church and State with Director Andrew Linn
#10
Last Thursday at 1:00 AM

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--Tom Joseph on a new election process
#9
04/16/2026

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.

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Not the Headlines! Extra--Press Responsibility
04/11/2026

An examination of the responsibility of the press when it comes to classified information.  Muckraking.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A sidetrip through the Middle East with Amjad Tadros
#8
04/09/2026

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--John Graham on peace and negotiation with Iran.
#7
04/02/2026

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A chat with Chris Rivers, Autocracy in America
#6
03/28/2026

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--What the media is missing and racism in Virginia
#5
03/22/2026

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--A conversation with Stan Berteloot about AI, Media and American values
#4
03/15/2026

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--The future of Iran with Zolal Habibi
#3
03/06/2026

Bob examines the timing of the attack on Iran, and chats with spokeswoman Zolal Habibi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -- Student walkouts; guest Sidney Pines
#2
03/01/2026

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.

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Not the Headlines! Extra--SOTU Rebuttal asks three easy questions
02/28/2026

Bob answers the Governor's questions with the President's answers.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley--The Constitution and Government Overreach
#1
02/22/2026

Bob examines the decades-long dilution of Legislative powers.  A chat with Constitutional Advocate Jen Brown.

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Not the Headlines! Extra! Taking a bite out of the sour Apple
02/12/2026

Examining a study of the Apple News app.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley - When life gives you Lemons.
#13
02/07/2026

We’ll hear about stolen land, gay rights, and when life gives you Lemons.  Post Ukraine war warning.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley -Panda Diplomacy, voting rights and "Who's the Racist Here?"
#12
01/31/2026

It's all Bob this time with no interview.  China recalls panda bears, a groundhog on Pennsylvania, and an examination of racism.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Rocks, Science and Women; the demise of newspapers
#11
01/25/2026

I'll have a chat with Professor Marc Defant about rocks, science and women.  I'll examine the fates of two newspapers in America.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Politicians who should resign, and Zolal Habibi talks about changes in Iran
#10
01/16/2026

I'll address the despicable behavior of a few politicians, and have a conversation with advocate for a new government in Iran, Zolal Habibi.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Venezuela and David Deighton on the art of conversation (specifically, his)
#9
01/11/2026

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-confrontational way.

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Not the Headlines! Extra How to survive an ICE operation
01/08/2026

Not the Headlines!  Extra   How to survive an ICE operation.  Advice based on observation.

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NTH Extra: Trans ban and CA notification
12/27/2025

Steps are finally being taken to address children being hurt by transgender advocates.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Giving, Giving up and Sharing
#8
12/21/2025

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Media Jive Talk and Politics from the Crayon Box.
#7
12/14/2025

I'll chat with Carl Able of Crayon Box Politics, and we'll hear some jive talk from all kinds of sources.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Female Impersonators, Mexican Armies and American Nazis.
#6
12/07/2025

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.

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Not the Headlines Extra! Unlawful Orders
11/28/2025

An examination of the motivations of six Congressmen encouraging American military members to not follow unlawful orders.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Saving Democracy and the Science of Music
#5
11/23/2025

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.'

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Democrats and Socialism
#4
11/16/2025

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.

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The Listening Tube with Bob Woodley Fear, Frisbees and Fences
#3
11/09/2025

We'll hear from Walter Harrison about how data is an integral part of our everyday lives.  Not the Headlines will recall FDR.

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Not the Headlines! Extra A.I. in the news (literally)
11/06/2025

An examination of Artificial Intelligence-created content in America's newspapers.

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The Listening Tube S13E2 Gambling, Dyslexia
#2
11/02/2025

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.

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The Listening Tube S13E1 10/26/25
#1
10/26/2025

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.

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Not the Headlines Extra! A tale of two type sizes
10/22/2025

An examination of newspaper headlines from around the US on the weekend interruption of the Israel/Hamas ceasefire.

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Not the Headlines! Extra Bartenders v. Judges
10/18/2025

An examination of a question about judicial responsibility.

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Not the Headlines Extra! Artificial Voices
10/11/2025

We're entering a new era in what we hear.  Machines may be speaking to you more than humans.

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Season 12, Episode Thirteen October 5, 2025
#13
10/05/2025

We'll hear about the National Guard in Chicago, space invaders, and I'll have a chat with geologist Johnny Tesone.  Not the Headlines suggests calling the U.S. government shutdown the "Listening Tube Shutdown."

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Season 12, Episode Twelve September 28, 2025
#12
09/28/2025

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.

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Season 12, Episode Eleven September 21, 2024
#11
09/21/2025

Not the Headlines will cover fawning and Kimmel.  I'll have a conversation with Crom Carmichael about government and wisdom.

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Season 12, Episode Ten September 14, 2025
#10
09/14/2025

On this episode, we'll hear about renaming executive cabinet-level departments, and a familiar story 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 Court decision.

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Season 12, Episode Nine September 7, 2025
#9
09/07/2025

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.

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Not the Headlines Extra Minneapolis Shooter August 30, 2025
08/30/2025

Observations of the Minneapolis shooter as well as public and political reaction to it.

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Season 12, Episode Eight August 17, 2025
#8
08/17/2025

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 baseball diplomacy.

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