Best Ed Fallon Podcasts (2025)

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A Book Imprint from The Nation Magazine and OR Books Launches with Bhaskar Sunkara and Colin Robinson 40:01

3d ago40:01

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The Nation Magazine, known for its long and storied history as a publisher of in-depth political and cultural analysis, has launched a new book imprint with OR Books. The Nation’s president, Bhaskar Sunkara, and OR Books publisher, Colin Robinson, joined editor Caleb Zakarin to discuss the project and the upcoming slate of books set for publication…

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Jun 16: The urgency of non-violent action 1:01:25

5d ago1:01:25

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(07:57) The urgency of non-violent action;(22:33) Growing food among solar arrays;(34:37) Walking across the Great Plains;(53:52) Bootlegging helped rural Iowans survive the 1920s farm crash, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.By Ed Fallon

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Free Rides, New Lines & Donkey Kong! 0:59

6d ago0:59

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Stay updated with Transit Unplugged News! We cover Rural Transit Day, Trinity Metro's Blue Line launch, New Orleans' late-night ferry pilot, Halifax's free student rides, and San Diego's Comic-Con trolley wrap. Your source for urban transit news!By Julie Gates

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Jun 9: AI's impact on literature and literacy 1:00:25

12d ago1:00:25

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(02:22) AI's impact on literature and literacy, with Carol Spaulding-Kruse;(25:51) A parade fit for a dictator;(46:53) Elite Dems prove they're clueless by strategizing at luxury hotels how to win back working-class voters;(53:41) Insectaggedon, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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LAX Train, Phoenix Rail, Austin Police: Transit News! 0:58

13d ago0:58

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LAX welcomes train service, Phoenix expands light rail, Austin launches transit police, and Modaxo debuts "Parking Live" podcast.By Julie Gates

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Ulf Laessing, "Understanding Libya Since Gaddafi" (Hurst, 2020) 1:09:39

14d ago1:09:39

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Why has Libya fallen apart since 2011? The world has largely given up trying to understand how the revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi has left the country a failed state and a major security headache for Europe. Gaddafi's police state has been replaced by yet another dictatorship, amidst a complex conflict of myriad armed groups, Islamists, tr…

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Jun 2: Joni Ernst on death, Jesus, and the Tooth Fairy 1:00:53

19d ago1:00:53

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:40) Joni Ernst on death, Jesus, and the Tooth Fairy; (11:31) As AI promises our demise, it’s past time to regulate it; (19:47) Elizabeth Warren’s brilliant response to CNBC pundits; (27:33) Rainfall, sea-level rise, and sinking land cause flooding; (37:54) Is the government of Israel collapsing? …

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Transit News: Vancouver Bus Boom, Trump Budget & Pride! 0:59

20d ago0:59

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Vancouver sees a surge in bus ridership over cars. APTA supports Trump's budget. New York gets a midtown bus terminal. Pride Month brings colorful transit vehicles. Modaxo sponsors this Transit Unplugged News Minute.By Julie Gates

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The Telegraph Takeover: Power, Profit & the Press 56:52

23d ago56:52

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In the season finale of Ctrl Alt Deceit, Nina dos Santos and Owen Bennett-Jones dig into the tangled web of media ownership, foreign influence and the future of free press. With a new UK government potentially greenlighting a UAE-backed bid for a stake in The Daily Telegraph, the hosts ask: does it matter who owns the news anymore? From Silicon Val…

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Thomas Mutch, "The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine's Iron Generation" (Biteback, 2025) 42:03

24d ago42:03

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In early 2022, as Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border, Tom Mutch, a freelance war reporter, took a trip to Mariupol to take the temperature of this (then) culturally vibrant port on the Sea of Azov. What stayed with him was the sound of the stray dogs and their "rhythmic and frantic barking, as if they were shouting a warning in unison". With…

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Alex Davies, "Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car" (Simon & Schuster, 2022) 1:27:49

26d ago1:27:49

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In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped tec…

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May 26: We need a coast-to-coast Save America March 1:00:57

26d ago1:00:57

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(02:48) Letting snakes bite you for science;(08:16) Plastics in our bodies;(13:59) Warren Buffet's climate double-speak;(16:25) We need a coast-to-coast Save America March;(22:00) Cutting food benefits for the working poor;(27:25) Detroit's agrihoods are making a difference;(30:30) Trump's hypocrisy …

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Transit News: NJ Strike Averted, Self-Driving Bus Arrives! 0:58

27d ago0:58

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Secretary Duffy pledges friendship at APTA. We cover NJ Transit's strike ending before Beyonce's concerts. Riverside debuts the first self-driving bus via a transit agency.By Julie Gates

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May 19: Could Des Moines be the local food capital of America? 1:02:10

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Charles Goldman joins Ed Fallon to discuss:(02:16) Geo-engineering, chemtrails, and cloud seeding;(20:55) Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill not so pretty for Iowa;(39:06) Diving into troubled waters with RFK, Jr.;(55:49) Could Des Moines be the local food capital of America?, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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Transit Cybersecurity Risks, TransLink Investment & Self-Driving Shuttles 0:59

1M ago0:59

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Transit agencies must prioritize cybersecurity. TransLink gets funding for bus service increases. Atlanta considers self-driving shuttles for the World Cup. Colorful benches appear at CARTA bus stops. This Transit Unplugged news is brought to you by Modaxo.By Julie Gates

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Andrew Holter, ed., "Going Around: Selected Journalism / Murray Kempton" (Seven Stories Press, 2025) 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

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From 1949 until his death in 1997, Murray Kempton was a distinct presence in New York City journalism. Peddling around town on a three-speed bicycle wearing a three-piece suit, he wrote about everything from politics to jazz to the Mafia. His writing was eloquent, his perspective unique, and his moral judgements driven by a profound sympathy for lo…

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Noel Rubinton, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee" (Princeton UP, 2025) 46:51

1M ago46:51

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John McPhee has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1965 and has written more than thirty acclaimed books that began on the magazine's pages. But few readers know or fully appreciate the true breadth of his writing. Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee (Princeton University Press, 2025) leads readers through…

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May 12: US Palestinians plan "Nakba" observance 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:44) US Palestinians plan "Nakba" observance, with Kathleen McQuillen;(23:55) An interview with State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott;(44:47) The India-Pakistan conflict: when two nuclear powers fight;(55:17) Culling sick poultry: how it’s done, who does it, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban …

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Driverless Trucks, Free Rides & More! 0:58

1M ago0:58

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Driverless trucks in Texas, free rides to court in Nashville, Brightline's meeting car! Celebrate National Transportation Week with the latest transit advancements.By Julie Gates

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Mark Fallon, "Unjustifiable Means: The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture" (Regan Arts, 2017) 52:07

1M ago52:07

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From busting drug lords to leading the Pentagon task force charged with bringing the 9/11 terrorists to justice, Mark Fallon has spent his career on the front lines of U.S. national security. My first guest is one of the most fascinating people I've interviewed. Former NCIS Special Agent in Charge Mark Fallon is a national security consultant, scho…

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May 5: The big build-up to "SunDay," September 21 59:44

2M ago59:44

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:29) Boston's Old North Church heralds a new revolution, with Bill McKibben;(18:38) Lead pipes are a problem, with Joe Henry;(36:32) Twelve Iowa Republicans take a stand against eminent domain;(52:55) May garden Q & A, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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3D Printed Train Station & SunRail Expansion! 0:59

2M ago0:59

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We discuss SunRail's expansion to Orlando theme parks and a 3D-printed train station in Japan. Also, our team covers ENC's return to bus production. Transit Unplugged News Minute brought to you by ModaxoBy Julie Gates

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Alan Chong, "The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World" (U Michigan Press, 2025) 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

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In an era of globalization, international communication constantly takes place across borders, defying sovereign control as it influences opinion. While diplomacy between states is the visible face of international relations, this “informal diplomacy” is usually less visible but no less powerful. Information politics can be found in propaganda, Int…

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"I have not Finished...": Rokahya Diallo on being Black, Muslim, and frequently interrupted (Emilie Diouf, JP) 48:39

2M ago48:39

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Emilie Diouf of Brandeis English, whose monograph on genocide and trauma is forthcoming, joins John to speak with the celebrated French journalist and activist Rokahya Diallo. Diouf places Diallo within a transnational black intellectual tradition, founded in the interwar period in the Negritude movement; it was then that Paulette, Jeanne, and Anne…

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Institutional Corruption in News Media: A Conversation with William English 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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Why has trust in the news media declined? How can we combat biased reporting and the spread of misinformation? And how do these challenges compare to the media landscape during America’s founding era? Join us as we explore these pressing questions with William English, a political economist and Associate Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, an…

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Talking Thai Politics: Reporting Thai Politics Internationally 29:53

2M ago29:53

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What is it like to be a foreign correspondent in Thailand? How can someone develop sufficient understanding of this complex society to write effective news stories about Thai politics and business? In this podcast, Francesca Regalado, until recently a Bangkok correspondent for the Japanese-owned online news magazine Nikkei Asia, discusses her three…

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Apr 28: An interview with Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:21) An interview with Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott;(22:23) Why presidential republics fail, with Jeffrey Weiss;(40:53) How many presidential missteps will Americans put up with?(54:31) Can artificial dyes be eliminated?, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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Driverless Cars, LAX Metro & Ken Jennings Transit Series! 0:59

2M ago0:59

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USDOT's driverless car framework aims for national AV standards. Los Angeles Metro opens June 6th, connecting to LAX. We spotlight Ken Jennings' transit web series, The Transit Effect.By Julie Gates

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Chris Stowers, "Shoot, Ask...and Run" (Earnshaw Books Ltd, 2025) 53:53

2M ago53:53

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Chris Stowers, longtime photographer, credits a fellow journalist for the title of his latest memoir, Shoot, Ask...and Run (Earnshaw, 2025). The journalist’s advice to a young Chris, just starting out, went like this. Shoot: Take the photo when the opportunity arises. Then, if someone notices that you took a photo, “ask” for permission to use the p…

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Apr 21: Crypto is the ultimate Trump grift 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Charles Goldman joins Ed Fallon to discuss:(01:38) Good news, bad news for Charles's shark phobia; (11:28) Crypto is the ultimate Trump grift;(20:30) The future of in vitro fertilization;(36:46) Trump’s “most beautiful word,” tariffs, is tarnishing quickly;(53:09) Rhubarb has a history longer than its stalks, with Kathy…

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NYC Tolls , Bike Lane Enforcement , Free Rides! 0:58

2M ago0:58

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We're covering NYC's congestion toll fight, Sacramento's bike lane enforcement with AI, and Earth Day free rides on transit. Reduce carbon footprint with us!By Julie Gates

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Apr 14: Are MAGA voters being played? 59:50

2M ago59:50

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:46) Are MAGA voters being played?, with Mark Clipsham;(20:37) Have you had enough yet?(34:47) Don’t support politicians who take funds from AIPAC;(53:23) Des Moines approves urban orchard, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.By Ed Fallon

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Transit News, Ed Sheeran & Jimmy Fallon Go Undercover in the Subway 0:59

2M ago0:59

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Join us as we celebrate TTC's staggering milestone of 34 billion trips! Plus, discover how New Jersey Transit is tackling homelessness and see Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon light up the subway with an unexpected musical performance!By Julie Gates

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Apr 7: A conversation with Rep. J.D. Scholten 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

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On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:12) A conversation with Rep. J.D. Scholten;(35:27) Big Oil tries to use the courts to silence opponents;(43:57) How Poland fought off authoritarianism;(52:47) A win against Bayer’s cancer-causing pesticide Roundup, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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Disability Access, New Line Launch & NYC Subway Revamp 0:58

3M ago0:58

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Join us as we explore exciting updates from the APTA Mobility Conference in Austin, Maryland's Purple Line tests, and B.C. Transit's improvements for commuters with disabilities. Plus, a look at New York's subway map update after 50 years!By Julie Gates

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John Alekna, "Seeking News, Making China: Information, Technology, and the Emergence of Mass Society" (Stanford UP, 2024) 1:15:07

3M ago1:15:07

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Contemporary developments in communications technologies have overturned key aspects of the global political system and transformed the media landscape. Yet interlocking technological, informational, and political revolutions have occurred many times in the past. In Seeking News, Making China: Information, Technology, and the Emergence of Mass Soci…

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