Question Everything Podcast Transcripts
Brian Reed · 87 episodes with transcripts
Question Everything is a weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. Hosted by Brian Reed, of S-Town and This American Life.
Spoken has transcripts of 87 Question Everything episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 8, 2026.
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The High Stakes Game of Bargaining with the News
October 8, 2026
Brian Reed (0:00)
Hey, everybody, it's Brian. Before we get to the show, just a quick ask. Question Everything has racked up six nominations for the Signal Awards, which highlight risk takers and daring creators in podcasting. Our peers in the industry listened to our work and nominated us, but to take on the win, we need a little…
From KCRW emplacement theory, this is Question Everything. We investigate how the truth gets buried, distorted, denied, and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. I'm Brian Reed. This week, David Ellison took over Warner Bros, meaning he's now in charge of both CBS News and CNN.
William Tong (1:17)
I said this David on a Zoom. I said, I don't trust you with news.
I'm really angry.
Brian Reed (1:25)
We'll be back with that in a minute.
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