Best Disinformed Content Media Podcasts (2025)

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Crafting Political Storytelling with Qualitative Methods and AI, with Frank A. Spring 49:53

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Frank A. Spring, founding partner at Altum Insight and managing partner of Undaunted Ventures, shares how qualitative methods can understand the stories voters tell themselves about politics. Frank discusses his work using AI-moderated interviews (AIMI) and digital ethnography to analyze citizens' understanding of democracy, and how these insights …

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Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 1) 26:20

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Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most powerful, influential, and controversial figures in modern Philippine history, has died at 101. In this rerun of our special series on JPE, we look back on the extraordinary life of a man whose story spanned dictatorship, revolution, and democracy — and who served across administrations from Ferdinand Marcos Sr. t…

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Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 2) 37:58

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With the passing of Juan Ponce Enrile at 101, we revisit the story of a man whose influence shaped—and survived—every major turn in modern Philippine politics. In this rerun of the second and final part of our special series on JPE, we trace how he moved from the center of power under Ferdinand Marcos Sr. to the front lines of the 1986 People Power…

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From stigma to hope: The role of media in mental health conversations 46:25

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How does the media shape the way we think and talk about mental health? Hannah Tasarra sits down with Roy Dahildahil and Richardson Mojica of MentalHealthPH to talk about how news outlets, social media, and content creators can help change the narrative around mental health and suicide in the Philippines. They discuss what responsible reporting loo…

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Roll the dice: Why Filipino adults are falling in love again with tabletop games 26:11

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In an age of screens and solitude, Filipino adults are rediscovering the joy of gathering around a table: to play, tell stories, and roll some dice. In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we talk to gamer and storyteller Lanz Frago about the growing tabletop games community in the Philippines, why it’s not just for kids (or nerds), and how these games…

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The hidden curriculum: Why students with ADHD struggle in traditional classrooms 52:06

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Teacher Grace Osio, Board Member of World Vision Philippines and a longtime advocate for inclusive education, joins host Hannah Tasarra to unpack what ADHD really is — a condition of regulation, attention, and processing, not misbehavior. Together, they discuss how hyperactivity and inattention can be misunderstood, how classroom structures can uni…

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Cristina Chi on fake news, foreign influence, and the Mindanao secession narrative 42:43

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PhilStar.com reporter Cristina Chi joins Regine Cabato to unpack how foreign disinformation networks are exploiting real frustrations in the Philippines—turning them into viral calls for Mindanao secession and anti-Marcos narratives. Cristina reveals how Chinese-aligned social media accounts and bot networks helped spread false claims about Mindana…

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Teaching Political Communication: A Database, Game, and Assignment 42:26

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In this episode, I share some initiatives to help in improving the teaching and learning of political communication. Political Communication Teaching Database and the upload page. Meta Oversight Board Game Counterfactual Case StudyBy Michael Bossetta

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What happens when fact-checkers disappear from the internet? 27:08

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Meta scrapped its third-party fact-checking program. Google quietly removed its fact-checking features. What does this mean for misinformation, disinformation, and online safety? In this episode, journalist Nica Rhiana Hanopol speaks with Clara Jiménez Cruz, chair of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network and co-founder of Spain's Maldita.es,…

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Why we treasure art: Filipino artists, AI, and the future of collecting 20:20

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The jewelry heist at the Louvre shows that some people will risk everything for things that sparkle and inspire awe with their beauty. In this re-run of a Thought Bubbles episode from March 2025, Bubbles Magpayo sits down with art collector and gallery owner Atty. Joseph “JT” Gonzales to explore where Filipino art is headed. They talk about Gen Z c…

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Visible on the streets, invisible in the system: Bahay Tuluyan on the Philippines’ street children 33:08

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TThousands of children in the Philippines live where everyone can see them — on sidewalks, under bridges, in jeepney terminals — yet the system barely knows they exist. In this episode, Bahay Tuluyan, a child-rights organization that has worked with street-involved children for nearly four decades, talks about what it really means to be visible but…

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The human cost of disinformation: How fake news turns victims into peddlers 36:51

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When fact-checkers dug into fake news flooding YouTube and TikTok, they found something deeper — ordinary Filipinos caught in a web of lies. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Nikko Balbedina of PressONE.ph about the rise of “news cycle disinformation”—and how it turns victims into unwitting spreaders of falsehoods. Listen as they unpack ho…

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Election Forecasting, Prediction Markets, and Gamification, with Prof. Matthew Wall and Dr. Louis Bromfield 1:06:58

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Professor Matthew Wall and Dr. Louis Bromfield, both at the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations at Swansea University, discuss election forecasting. We cover different types of political forecasting, such as polls and prediction models, and dive into prediction markets like Polymarket. We then discuss the concept of the …

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Apolinario Mabini’s La Revolucion Filipina: Lessons from the Brains of the Revolution 11:51

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Who was Apolinario Mabini, really? Known as “The Sublime Paralytic” and “Brains of the Philippine Revolution” (Utak ng Himagsikan), Mabini shaped the course of the revolution through his sharp intellect, even as he lost the use of his legs to polio. In this episode, we revisit Mabini’s legacy through his posthumous work, La Revolucion Filipina. Wha…

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Global game, Pinoy heart: Rafe Bartholomew on Philippine basketball culture 1:12:11

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Nearly twenty years after he first got acquainted with Philippine basketball, American writer and Pacific Rims author Rafe Bartholomew returns to reflect on how the game—and the culture around it—has evolved. In this episode of Teka Teka hosted by Jaemark Tordecilla, Rafe talks about the Ateneo–La Salle rivalry that first drew him into the country’…

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Mental health care in the Philippines: Stigma, language barriers, and telepsychiatry 37:51

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Why do Filipinos still hesitate to seek help for mental health? Psychiatrist Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho talks to Hannah Grace about the realities of mental health care in the Philippines — the stigma, the silence, and the hope. From the rise of telepsychiatry to the importance of speaking in your mother tongue, this episode explores how compassion, cult…

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Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Corruption, Discord votes, and the fight for change 28:15

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Content Moderation with Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement Bodies, with Thomas Hughes 43:19

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Thomas Hughes, CEO of Appeals Centre Europe, explains out-of-court dispute settlement bodies (ODS bodies) and the role they play in the Digital Services Act. We discuss Appeals Centre Europe's first Transparency Report*, which provides an initial glimpse into how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are handling requests from ODS bodies. We cov…

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Generations Ep. 08 From Rich to Wealthy: Money Lessons with Francis Kong and Eric Dee 40:50

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What’s the difference between being rich and being truly wealthy? Gen Z host Angel Martinez sits down with Boomer Francis Kong — entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker — and Xennial Eric Dee, COO of FooDee Global Concepts, for a multigenerational conversation on money mindsets. From Gen Z’s retail therapy or “budol” spending habits and the …

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the war on drugs, homelessness, and hope 57:11

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2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva shares his powerful journey from drug addiction to priesthood, and his mission to give second chances to the homeless, the grieving, and victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. In this conversation with Roby Alampay, Fr. Flavie reflects on faith, redemption, and what it means to stand …

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Generations Ep. 7 Jacque Manabat Jacque Manabat on TikTok Journalism: Navigating News, Content Creation, and Credibility 30:30

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During the pandemic, content creation exploded from dance trends into a serious career path. But what happens when anyone with a camera and Wi-Fi can become a “news source”? In this episode of Generations, Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla sit down with award-winning multimedia journalist Jacque Manabat to talk about the blurred lines between j…

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September 21 protests: Kiko Aquino Dee on public outrage against corruption 36:56

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On September 21, 2025, thousands of Filipinos joined protests against alleged corruption in flood control projects. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Kiko Aquino Dee, co-convener of SIKLAB (Simbahan at Komunidad Laban sa Katiwalian), about the Trillion Peso March, the growing public anger, and what’s next for the anti-corruption movement. …

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Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship 29:22

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Was Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos really a “golden age” for the Philippine economy—or a myth built on debt and corruption? Mayen Vital and JC Punongbayan revisit the economic realities of the Marcos years in this Usapang Econ episode from 2019. Using historical data and analysis, they debunk three common myths: that Martial Law marked the “gol…

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Generations Ep. 6 - Rica Peralejo on ‘Patol’ Culture 37:44

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Rica Peralejo, actress and online personality, discusses the "patol" culture on social media in the latest episode of the Generations podcast with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla. She shares her personal experiences with online backlash, including a memorable incident involving a hospital visit and a viral tweet, and her more recent controver…

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Philippine flood crisis explained: Science, corruption, and climate change 41:24

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Why does the Philippines continue to suffer from severe flooding despite spending over ₱545 billion on nearly 10,000 flood control projects? In this episode of Teka Teka, reporter Lilian Tiburcio speaks with Glenn Banaguas — world-renowned science diplomat, UN Sasakawa Awardee for Disaster Risk Reduction, and founder of the Environmental and Climat…

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Generations Ep. 5 - Atom Araullo on ‘kurakot-shaming’ and his new book 'A View from the Ground’ 32:47

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Atom Araullo joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla in the episode of Generations! They engage in a thoughtful conversation about "kurakot-shaming," the origins of Atom's journalistic approach, the problem with performative outrage, and how to sustain anger against corruption. They also discu…

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Indonesia's mass protests: Youth power, social media, and the fight for reform 49:50

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Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest democracy, but today, it’s a nation in turmoil. In this episode, Roby Alampay speaks with Hafizh Nabiyyin, Freedom of Expression Division Head at the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFENet), and Juan Robin, multimedia journalist from Narasi TV. Together, they unpack Indonesia’s mass protests—how …

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Uplifting Lives Beyond the War on Drugs 25:59

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva, a Filipino priest and 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, has dedicated his life to restoring dignity to society’s most vulnerable—especially the poor, victims of the war on drugs, and those once entangled in petty crime. In this episode, we look back on our Tokhang sa Tokhang feature on his work, exploring his mission of compassio…

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Generations Ep. 4 - Therapy-Speak with Gang Badoy 44:12

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Is the popular use of "therapy-speak" a sign of progress or a potential pitfall? Trauma therapist and RockEd co-founder Gang Badoy joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the perks and dangers of pathologizing everyday phenomena. They discuss terms like "narcissist," "trauma," "gasl…

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Why Do So Many Pinoys Believe in Tallano Gold, Anti-Vax, and Other Conspiracy Theories? 32:51

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Why do conspiracy theories thrive—and why do so many Filipinos believe them? In this episode, Regine Cabato sits down with journalist Sofia Tomacruz and sociologist Nicole Curato, co-authors of How Conspiracy Theories Harm Deliberative Democracy. They talk about everything from Marcos-era myths to modern-day TikTok videos, why these stories resonat…

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Media Corruption and Public Trust in Journalism with Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla 31:48

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Journalism's credibility is once again under scrutiny after Mayor Vico Sotto's post about alleged media corruption went viral. In this episode, PumaPodcast's Founder and Chairman Roby Alampay and Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla dive deep into the accusations, the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, and the public's role in rebuilding trust in…

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Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos 50:04

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In this episode, Regine Cabato and Gian Libot discuss their recent report for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, "Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos." They break down how a "cyborg operation" of human and AI-powered elements feeds pro-Duterte propaganda to the public, especially concerning the Vice Presi…

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Generations Ep. 3 - Direk Mae Cruz Alviar and Raco Ruiz on Dating, the Ick, and the Search for Connection 42:48

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What’s just a harmless quirk, and what’s a true deal-breaker? TV and film director Mae Cruz Alviar and visual artist Raco Ruiz sit down with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla for a multigenerational conversation on dating “icks.” With insights spanning Gen Z to Gen X, they explore how social media, culture, and experience shape the way we judge…

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From X-rated to Best Picture: Director JL Burgos on ‘Alipato at Muog’ 35:29

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Director JL Burgos, fresh off his FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director wins for Alipato at Muog, discusses the documentary's personal journey and its fight for justice for his abducted brother, Jonas Burgos. The director opens up about the unexpected FAMAS wins, the MTRCB's initial X-rating and subsequent reclassification to R-16, and the ongoing c…

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How to End ‘Endo’ in the Philippines 37:27

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Patricia Matias, a graduate of MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School, joins PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss "endo" or end-of-contract labor practices in the Philippines, where workers are dismissed before gaining full benefits and job security. Matias highlights that despite presidential promises, endo persists due to busin…

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Generations Ep. 2 - Sunshine and Sex Education with Antoinette Jadaone 41:17

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In this episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, award-winning filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone sits down with Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to talk about her latest film, “Sunshine”, which won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The…

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Baby Ruth Villarama on ‘Food Delivery’ and the Long Arm of Chinese Censorship 38:16

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Director Baby Ruth Villarama joins Regine Cabato to delve into her documentary, "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea." They discuss the film's challenging journey, from its international premiere and award recognition at Doc Edge in New Zealand and a series of full house screenings in Manila despite significant censorship attempt, to …

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Taylor Swift: From Eras & Poets to The Life of a Showgirl 11:39

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We’re rewinding to the very first Thought Bubbles episode to talk about the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift—now with an update for her brand-new era. From her country beginnings and pop reinventions, to The Tortured Poets Department, the record-breaking Eras Tour, and her fight to reclaim her masters, Taylor has shown time and again she’s a master …

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Fighting the Good Fyt with Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz 43:24

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Fyt's Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz join PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the evolving media landscape and the unique approach of their media startup, driven by changing media consumption habits and a desire to create space for impactful, independent journalism. They discuss the LyfSaver app, a crowdsourcing platform for …

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Generations Ep. 1 - Quiet Quitting, Coffee Badging, and Lazy Girl Jobs 27:19

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In the pilot episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, PhilStar Life columnist Angel Martinez, a Gen Zer, and Pumapodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla, an Xennial, unpack the seeming Gen Z shift away from career ambition and toward "lazy girl jobs," "quiet quitting," and "coffee badging." Is it a crisis of ambition or self-pr…

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Bonus Episode: News Deserts, Echo Chambers, and the Digital Town Square 19:01

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In this special bonus episode of On Assignment, guest host Dr. Leona M. Rios explores one of the most urgent issues in journalism today: the collapse of local news and the rise of informal digital ecosystems filling the void. From the closure of hundreds of newspapers to the surprising role Facebook groups and WhatsApp chats now play in rural Ameri…

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Bella Perez-Rubio on audio journalism, the chaotic media landscape, and meeting the moment 19:43

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Former Teka Teka reporter Bella Perez-Rubio reflects on her journey from traditional newsrooms to audio journalism, sharing why she left legacy media at the height of the 2022 elections and found a new voice through podcasting. In this candid conversation, Bella talks about covering the Duterte and Marcos administrations, the ethical compromises jo…

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What carding and journalism can teach us about letting go 9:44

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What does it mean to leave at the right time — and for the right reasons? In this episode, journalist Bella Perez-Rubio reflects on her journey from traditional newsrooms to PumaPodcast, and now, to New York University. Along the way, she shares stories that shaped her — from immigrant families to displaced voices — and the quiet, radical act of fi…

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Sheila Coronel on journalism, fear, and the battle for truth in the age of disinformation 45:02

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Renowned investigative journalist Sheila Coronel, the director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia University, joins Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla in breaking down the threats facing media, academia, and free speech today. Sheila talks about the hidden power of archives to shape history, the lessons from martial law…

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The Darkening Forest: How Informal News Ecosystems Are Reshaping What We Know 9:26

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As local newspapers vanish and broadcast outlets shrink, a new—and often shadowy—ecosystem is stepping in to fill the information void: Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, and community-run pages now serve as the de facto newsrooms for thousands of towns across the country. In this episode of On Assignment, host Gath Townsend speaks with Dr. Leona M. …

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Bonus Episode: Bridging the Divide – Journalism in an Age of Polarization 13:12

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In this special bonus episode of On Assignment, guest host Dr. Kanji Nakamura, a civic engagement expert from San Francisco, unpacks one of the most urgent threats to American democracy: political polarization. As partisan divides deepen and media discourse grows more combative, what role should journalism play in restoring trust and fostering dial…

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Unpacking the SC decision on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case 46:45

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In a landmark decision that stunned many legal experts, the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the constitutional "one-year bar" rule. Oscar Franklin Tan, constitutional law expert and former law professor, joins PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to unpack how the Court’s…

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Walang pasok: How rainfall warnings and typhoon signals trigger class suspensions 30:44

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Teka Teka reporter Hannah Grace sits down with geoscientist and educator Ricarido Saturay Jr. to unpack the science, policies, and practical realities behind class suspensions in the Philippines. Why do we still get false alarms — no classes but no rain? What’s the difference between a tropical cyclone signal and an orange or red rainfall warning? …

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Quantum Civics and Journalism: How Local Focus Can Bridge National Divides 16:48

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What if the key to healing our national divisions isn’t in Washington, but right next door? In this episode of On Assignment, host Liz Cochrane explores the idea of “Quantum Civics” — the notion that small, local civic actions can ripple out to address some of our deepest societal rifts. She’s joined by Dr. Kenji Nakamura, a San Francisco-based res…

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Verified Voices: The Promise and Pitfalls of User-Generated Content 9:41

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In this special bonus episode of On Assignment, guest host Dr. Marisol Treviño unpacks the complex world of user-generated content (UGC) — the citizen-shot videos, social media posts, and crowdsourced stories that are rapidly reshaping modern journalism. From the frontlines of breaking news to investigative reporting powered by public contributions…