The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk

David Tereshchuk

Join us every week for THE MEDIA BEAT PODCAST—International Commentary with David Tereshchuk, veteran journalist David Tereshchuk's weekly digest of all things newsworthy. Long available on NPR affiliate WHDD 91.9 Robin Hood Radio, you can now find The Media Beat on all major streaming platforms.

  1. A HEROINE FOR 250th - July 3, 2026

    Jul 3

    A HEROINE FOR 250th - July 3, 2026

    The National Museum of American History’s exhibit for our country’s semi-quincentennial does not include one vital female figure. THE MEDIA BEAT this week remedies the omission with the story of ETHEL PAYNE, campaigning journalist extraordinaire. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Dive deeper into ETHEL PAYNE's story in David's latest column, available now at TheMediaBeat.com.

    11 min
  2. MAINE FIGHT - June 26, 2026

    Jun 26

    MAINE FIGHT - June 26, 2026

    Maine is now ground zero in a grim and grimy battle for the US Senate. THE MEDIA BEAT this week has a ringside seat for the Pine Tree State’s ruckus over blue-collar credibility. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.

    12 min
  3. FAVORITE PRESIDENT - June 5, 2026

    Jun 5

    FAVORITE PRESIDENT - June 5, 2026

    A still remarkably popular ex-President is soon to open a community and political center in his name. Will he, can he, take effective political action to reverse Trump’s power grabs? THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast (as well the regular column) examines what’s coming to light as a realistic plan for the Mid-terms. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.

    11 min
  4. HEADLINING EBOLA – May 29, 2026

    May 29

    HEADLINING EBOLA – May 29, 2026

    US media are remarkably insular about the new emergency of Ebola Disease breaking out. The Media Beat’s public radio podcast probes the viewpoints of media outlets and policy-makers. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

    13 min
  5. COVERING WAR AS CRIME - May 22, 2026

    May 22

    COVERING WAR AS CRIME - May 22, 2026

    Can we ever outlaw war? Observers say our century-long efforts to achieve that are looking look utterly futile. The Media Beat’s public radio podcast examines Ukraine and other wars for possible legal remedies. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

    14 min
  6. SUMMIT: WHO LOSES? - May 15, 2026

    May 15

    SUMMIT: WHO LOSES? - May 15, 2026

    A different continent’s view on the Beijing summit. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast explores Africa as an arena for Trump and Xi to compete. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to dive deeper into the dynamic between Trump and Xi in David's latest column.

    12 min
  7. UKRAINE UNBEATEN - May 8, 2026

    May 8

    UKRAINE UNBEATEN - May 8, 2026

    Who speaks now for the ‘Free World?’ Increasingly it might look like a small Eastern European nation, punching well above its weight. The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week explores under-reported aspects of Ukraine’s stance of defiance. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

    15 min
  8. ‘SPECIAL’ US-UK TIES? - May 1, 2026

    May 1

    ‘SPECIAL’ US-UK TIES? - May 1, 2026

    What’s this ‘Special Relationship’ that the media talk about, at times like the British royal visit to the US? The Media Beat’s public radio podcast this week considers how real it is—or isn’t. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

    14 min
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Join us every week for THE MEDIA BEAT PODCAST—International Commentary with David Tereshchuk, veteran journalist David Tereshchuk's weekly digest of all things newsworthy. Long available on NPR affiliate WHDD 91.9 Robin Hood Radio, you can now find The Media Beat on all major streaming platforms.

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