Completely Conspicuous

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss media-driven hysteria. I've also got music from King Tuff, Greylag and Dream Police. Show notes: - Check out Matt's new book, The Indestructibles: Breakout - Reading newspapers was once a thing - Boston was a strong two newspaper town - The Herald used to delight in tweaking the Globe - Election ads go for the blue collar vote - "Like hugging a Chicken McNugget" - When your new boss is an uninspirational leader - Matt: The end user is the product - Pop-up ads are the worst - People don't want to hear bad news - It's entirely possible to avoid anything you disagree with - Nobody wants to find middle ground - News networks try to ratchet up the hysteria - Fragmented workplaces - Friends who aren't on social media are easily forgotten - Jay: I don't talk to anyone on the phone anymore -Another Charlie interruption - To be continued   Music: King Tuff - Eyes of the Muse Greylag - Yours to Shake Dream Police - Hypnotized   Completely Conspicuous