In Ep. 20, George and Gil discuss the press' need to take the authoritarian threat to democracy more seriously. They also discuss how hate groups help frame the discussion around immigration in the press. And they analyze why "defund the police" failed as a political frame. (Recorded on 12/13/21)

20: American Authoritarians vs. American Democracy

The FrameLab podcast returns. George and Gil discuss freedom, empathy and COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the differences between conservative and progressive definitions of freedom. Also: George answers questions from listeners.

Freedom, Empathy, Vaccines, Death

In Episode 18, George and Gil discuss Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Democratic primary and what it means.

Bloomberg vs. Democrats

In Episode 17 of Framelab, George and Gil return to discuss the dangers, challenges and frames of impeachment.

Impeachment

In Episode 16 of FrameLab, George and Gil discuss Kamala 2020, AOC and framing, and Nancy Pelosi's sound defeat of Trump's wall of hate.

Donald Hits the Wall: Kamala/AOC/Pelosi

In Episode 15, George and Gil discuss some guiding principles that reporters, editors, politicians, social media influencers and citizens can use to protect the truth from lies and propaganda.

15: How to Protect the Truth

George and Gil discuss Trump's use of weaponized lies, and how to combat them by making Truth Sandwiches.

14: Truth Sandwich Time

George and Gil return from a break to discuss the results of the 2018 midterm elections and the lessons for 2020. George reviews the role of metaphor in political worldview. George explains how hate speech differs from free speech -- and answers a reader's question about the difference between hate speech and a fist.

13. Midterms and Metaphors

In Episode 12 of the FrameLab podcast, George and Gil discuss how Trump is embarked on a strategy to put himself above the law and escape justice by 1. Appointing Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and 2. Issuing symbolic pardons as a message to his incriminated cronies.

12: The Pardoner's Tale

In Episode 10 of FrameLab, George and Gil propose four ways the press can adapt in order to counter Trump's propaganda tactics and protect democracy. The episode is based on an essay they wrote in The Guardian newspaper. Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/13/how-to-report-trump-media-manipulation-language

In Episode 10 of FrameLab, George and Gil propose four ways the press can adapt in order to counter Trump's propaganda tactics and protect democracy. The episode is based on an essay they wrote in The Guardian newspaper. Read it here: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/13/how-to-report-trump-media-manipulation-language" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/13/how-to-report-trump-media-manipulation-language</a>

Four Rules for a Free Press

A podcast about politics, language, and your brain. Hosts:  Dr. George Lakoff: http://www.georgelakoff.com and Gil Durán: http://twitter.com/gilduran76

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I learn so much each time I listen

A podcast about politics, language, and your brain. Hosts: Dr. George Lakoff: <a href="http://www.georgelakoff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.georgelakoff.com</a> and Gil Durán: <a href="http://twitter.com/gilduran76" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/gilduran76</a>

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In Episode 3 of FrameLab, Dr. Lakoff and Gil Duran discuss the core ideas behind  progressive thought as explained in "The ALL NEW Don't Think of An Elephant." Plus, Dr. Lakoff shares 11 tips for going forward.

Don't Think of An Elephant / How Progressives Really Think

In Episode 7 of FrameLab, Dr. Lakoff and Gil discuss the central metaphor of Trump's presidency: "the President is the Nation." They also discuss Cambridge Analytica and how it represents a cognitive science approach to political communication. Plus: Audience Q&amp;A.Referenced in this Episode:The President is the Nation: https://medium.com/@GeorgeLakoff/the-president-is-the-nation-the-central-metaphor-trump-lives-by-f097ab9ebcffCloak and Data: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/cloak-and-data-cambridge-analytica-robert-mercer/

In Episode 7 of FrameLab, Dr. Lakoff and Gil discuss the central metaphor of Trump's presidency: "the President is the Nation." They also discuss Cambridge Analytica and how it represents a cognitive science approach to political communication. Plus: Audience Q&amp;A. Referenced in this Episode: The President is the Nation: <a href="https://medium.com/@GeorgeLakoff/the-president-is-the-nation-the-central-metaphor-trump-lives-by-f097ab9ebcff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@GeorgeLakoff/the-president-is-the-nation-the-central-metaphor-trump-lives-by-f097ab9ebcff</a> Cloak and Data: <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/cloak-and-data-cambridge-analytica-robert-mercer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/cloak-and-data-cambridge-analytica-robert-mercer/</a>

Trump's Dangerous Metaphor / Cambridge Analytica

In Episode 5, Dr. Lakoff and Gil Duran answer listener questions. Topics include: Trump Evangelicals; Conservatism's #1 Rule; Fascism; Capitalism vs. Socialism; the American Idea; Biconceptualism; How the Government Frames Issues Like Torture, and more.

Trump, Evangelicals, Fascism, Torture, Propaganda: Q + A #1

In Episode 4 of FrameLab, Dr. Lakoff and Gil Duran discuss mass-killing weapons and the Republican gun disease. They also explore the roles concepts like freedom, safety, and responsibility play in the debate.

Guns Over People (GOP)

David Fenton

In Episode 6, George and Gil talk with communications expert David Fenton, Founder and Chairman of Fenton Communications. The Topic: How to communicate effectively about global warming.

Survival - with Special Guest David Fenton

In Episode 8, George and Gil discuss six cognitive illusions/effects used by advertisers, marketers, and propagandists to influence public opinion.These include:The Clustering Illusion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clustering_illusionThe Social Proof Principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_proofThe Reciprocity Principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocity_(social_psychology)The Authority Bias https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authority_biasThe Story Bias https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/201612/what-is-narrative-biasThe Forer/Barnum Effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnum_effectWorks Referenced:Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28815.InfluenceThe Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062219695/the-art-of-thinking-clearlyWomen, Fire, and Dangerous Things: What Categories Reveal About the Mind by George Lakoff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women,_Fire,_and_Dangerous_Things

In Episode 8, George and Gil discuss six cognitive illusions/effects used by advertisers, marketers, and propagandists to influence public opinion. These include: The Clustering Illusion: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clustering_illusion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clustering_illusion</a> The Social Proof Principle: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_proof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_proof</a> The Reciprocity Principle: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocity_(social_psychology)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocity_(social_psychology)</a> The Authority Bias <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authority_bias" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authority_bias</a> The Story Bias <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/201612/what-is-narrative-bias" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/201612/what-is-narrative-bias</a> The Forer/Barnum Effect <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnum_effect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnum_effect</a> Works Referenced: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28815.Influence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28815.Influence</a> The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062219695/the-art-of-thinking-clearly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062219695/the-art-of-thinking-clearly</a> Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things: What Categories Reveal About the Mind by George Lakoff <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women,_Fire,_and_Dangerous_Things" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women,_Fire,_and_Dangerous_Things</a>

Some Jedi Mind Tricks

In Episode 9 of the FrameLab Podcast, George and Gil discuss the origin of the viral 10-point list of rules for surviving the Trump era (often attributed to Robert Reich or Bernice King) that came out of a talk George gave in January 2017. George considers each point and gives updates for 2018.https://www.alternet.org/activism/10-points-democracy-activists-trumps-second-year-office-begins

In Episode 9 of the FrameLab Podcast, George and Gil discuss the origin of the viral 10-point list of rules for surviving the Trump era (often attributed to Robert Reich or Bernice King) that came out of a talk George gave in January 2017. George considers each point and gives updates for 2018. <a href="https://www.alternet.org/activism/10-points-democracy-activists-trumps-second-year-office-begins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alternet.org/activism/10-points-democracy-activists-trumps-second-year-office-begins</a>

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