Summary: <p>As the coronavirus continues to spread, the World Health Organization has declared a state of emergency. This week, On the Media looks at how panic and misinformation are going viral, too. Plus, a controversial endorsement for Bernie Sanders puts the spotlight on Joe Rogan, and has renewed the debate over "cancel culture." And, the impeachment proceedings continue to move toward a conclusion. </p> <p>1. Brooke [<a href="https://twitter.com/otmbrooke">@OTMBrooke</a>] reflects on the impeachment proceedings as they come to an anti-climactic ending. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/no-removal-no-witnesses-no-surprise">Listen</a>.</p> <p>2. Alexis Madrigal [<a href="https://twitter.com/alexismadrigal">@alexismadrigal</a>] of <em>The Atlantic</em> explains how panic online is spreading faster than the coronavirus itself. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/virality-virality">Listen</a>.</p> <p>3. Devin Gordon [<a href="https://twitter.com/devingordonx?lang=en">@DevinGordonX</a>] talks about why Joe Rogan is so popular, and reflects on the controversy surrounding his tentative endorsement of Bernie Sanders. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/joe-rogan-bernie-sanders-and-politics-controversial-endorsement">Listen</a>.</p> <p>4. Natalie Wynn, creator of the Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvsIonJdJ5E4EXMa65VYpA">ContraPoints,</a> lays out her criticism of "cancel culture" and takes an honest look at her own "cancellations." <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/trouble-cancel-culture">Listen</a>.</p> <p><em>Music: </em></p> <p><em>Roary's Waltz by John Zorn</em></p> <p><em>Psychotic Girl by Black Keys</em></p> <p><em>Baba O'Reilly by The Who</em></p> <p><em>Life on Mars by David Bowie (covered by Meridian String Quartet)</em></p> <p><em>River Man by Brad Mehldau</em></p>
