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Top Story Tonight!

Top Story Tonight!

Written by: Jane Wells
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 We are at a critical moment in history, where the 24/7 news cycle no longer just covers the story. It influences the story. Sometimes it IS the story. Do you love history and find the media maddening? #MeToo!

“Top Story Tonight!” revisits great moments in history as if the modern media existed at the time - cable news, Twitter, Instagram, talk radio, reality TV, even the dark web of conspiracy theories.

Imagine retelling the story of Cleopatra as the original Kim Kardashian on Instagram. Think Henry VIII as the king who wants to Make England Great Again. #MEGA!

You get the idea. This podcast brings history to life—warts and all—with a modern twist.Copyright Jane Wells Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Easter! Part 4 - It is Finished

    Easter! Part 4 - It is Finished
    Mar 25 2021
    Journalists from around the Roman world descend on Jerusalem to cover the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, but then some really weird things start happening. Plus, we take a closer look at Pontius Pilate, and the podcast ends with a question.
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    37 mins
  • Podcast extra: Meet Mary (and Mary Magdalene) - actor Tanis Parenteau

    Podcast extra: Meet Mary (and Mary Magdalene) - actor Tanis Parenteau
    Mar 22 2021
    Many actors in this podcast are not Christians--it certainly was not required! But Tanis Parenteau has a very compelling story behind her reason for not believing.
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    7 mins
  • Easter! Part 3 - Smoke a lotta weed?

    Easter! Part 3 - Smoke a lotta weed?
    Mar 18 2021
    Time is running out. Jesus is arrested and goes on trial, while the women in his life defend him on talk TV. Then one disciple storms out of the "The Joe Roganus Experience," and Herod Antipas calls in.
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    36 mins
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