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Honored to join the MISSING PODCAST again. For more than 30 years, I've been studying the portrayal of crime and law-enforcement in the media, and I'm always interested in matire or cold cases, but also an incident that's rapidly "breaking" into the news and could become an internationally famous case--or fade away. We also talk about the preciseness of terms used, like "open water" and "foul play" and "interaction," which can be crucial in setting up a narrative for a fast-paced, developing story.

Show Description "In today's new episode of MISSING, we speak with old friend, Dr. David D. Perlmutter of Texas Tech University about the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Elizabeth Liz Waddell from Grand Anse Beach, St. George in Grenada on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.

From Missing: #698 // Liz Waddell w/ Dr. David D. Perlmutter, Aug 6, 2026

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447?i=1000779936189&r=37

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Honored to join the POST-APOCALYPTIA PODCAST to celebrate a very special 😢 anniversary!

Show description: Today on Post-Apocalyptia, we have something special. The story we're covering occurs on this very day--August 4th, 2026--and that is an opportunity we can't pass up! Professor David D. Perlmutter joins us again to talk about Ray Bradbury's 1950 short story, "There Will Come Soft Rains". We'll talk about the end of humanity, and the persistence of humanity's works. We'll think about the history that led to this story, and the perception of post-apocalyptic literature in the next generation. And we'll ask ourselves: Did Bradbury aim to predict the future here, or to prevent it? It's an occasion 76 years in the making, as we look at "There Will Come Soft Rains"! Join us there, at the end of the world.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-apocalyptia/id1805593818?i=1000779874874

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Delighted to join the PARK NARCZ podcast againto talk about the post-apocalyptic Apple hit series PLURIBUS created by Vince Gilligan. This time we focus on Season #1 episodes #3 and #4.

https://youtu.be/f9_3czoxoj0?si=usxmhoae1Hqf4mHx

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Honored to join The Kulturecast again, this time for another alien invasion! BATTLE: LOS ANGELES (2011).

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376?i=1000779000895

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Mystery knows no borders. On the MISSING podcast we explore an odd case from Austria led by TTU Professor Dr. Sarah Schiffecker.

Description: In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious death of Austria's Christian Pilnacek in October of 2023 with Dr.'s Sarah Schiffecker and David Perlmutter from Texas Tech University.

Christian Pilnacek was a prominent Austrian lawyer and former judge who rose to become one of the most powerful officials in the country's Ministry of Justice before being suspended amid controversy. While his October 2023 death in a Danube tributary was quickly ruled a suicide, the circumstances remain surrounded by mystery due to allegations of a sloppy investigation and suspected political interference. #truecrime.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447?i=1000777450037

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This time on The Kulturecast we got a chance to explore an overlooked but brilliant film that really understands the culture of business leadership and innovation, as well as failure and success. BLACKBERRY (2023).

Show Notes: "While it may be simplistic to say that the Blackberry died at the hands of the iPhone, it wouldn't be entirely inaccurate. That death, however, was a very beautiful corpse as one might imagine due to Blackberry device becoming so ubiqutous as to have a nickname: 'Crackberry.' Join Chris, Dr. David Perlmutter, and Mark Stachiw as they talk all about the film as well as the history surrounding it and much more."

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376?i=1000777827788

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I was honored to join the NIGHT OF THE LIVING PODCAST for a very serious subject related to some 35 years of my research on more and the media.

From the show notes: Step into the eerie world of The Twilight Zone with hosts Freddy Morris and Joe Juvland as they discuss the unforgettable episode "A Quality of Mercy." This chilling story follows a young, gung-ho World War II lieutenant who suddenly sees the conflict from the enemy's perspective, forcing him to confront the true cost of war and the fragility of human life.

Joining the conversation is special guest Prof. David D. Perlmutter, Ph.D. (Blogwars, Policing the Media), who brings his expertise to analyze the episode's themes of empathy, morality, and the futility of conflict. Together, they explore the lasting impact of Rod Serling's storytelling and why this episode remains a haunting reflection on the human condition.

Tune in for an insightful mix of pop culture, history, and moral questioning in this episode of the podcast!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-of-the-living-podcast-horror-sci-fi-and/id270183873?i=1000776336785

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Delighted and honored to join a terrific team of researchers for a new publication: Thank you Nicholas A. Yanes, Kerk F. Kee, and K. Jitkajornwanich!

Yanes, N. A., Jitkajornwanich, K., Kee, K. F., & Perlmutter, D. D. (2026). "The Original Sins of Algorithmic Authenticity Verification: Provenance Neglect and Model Collapse in AI-Mediated News and Information." Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1–21.

Yanes, N. A., Jitkajornwanich, K., Kee, K. F., & Perlmutter, D. D. (2026). The Original Sins of Algorithmic Authenticity Verification: Provenance Neglect and Model Collapse in AI-Mediated News and Information. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1–21.

https://doi.org/10.1080/08838151.2026.2691175

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Delighted to return to the POST-APOCALYPTIA podcast to talk about one of the classics of end-of-the-world speculative fiction novel that has been made into two movies and a play.

Episode Description: This week on Post-Apocalyptia: Professor David D. Perlmutter returns to talk about the saddest book we've ever read: Nevil Shute's 1957 novel, ON THE BEACH! And its movie adaptations, as well. We'll look at grief, fate, time, and how people approach them. We'll take a ride on the last submarine in service, and the fastest car in Australia. And we'll ask ourselves the only question left that matters: How do you live when you see the end coming? This week, no one gets out alive, in a true end-of-the-world story, ON THE BEACHJoin us there, at the end of the world!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-apocalyptia/id1805593818?i=1000775559974

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Excited to join the CONSPIRACY SKEPTIC PODCAST to talk about Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY with Karl Mamer and Julie Brannan. We found it radically disappointing as a 2026 movie that just rinsed and repeated old trite tropes and motifs. It also failed to really say anything new about UFO conspiracy theories or create interesting different aliens from the 5000 we have watched before. It felt created by people who had never consulted a scientist or the Internet for that matter. Very 1980s old style everything.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-skeptic/id267806750?i=1000775390057

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Ever since writing a book on police and the media almost 30 years ago, I've always been fascinated by the rise of the "true crime" perspective! Joined Dr. Sarah Schiffecker (TTU) and CRAWLSPACE MEDIA team on the top rated MISSING podcast to talk about media coverage and the social media phenomena of the Karen Read case.

Show notes: "In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr.'s Sarah Schiffecker and David Perlmutter about the media circus surrounding the Karen Read case. In this episode, we explore the complex case of Karen Reed, media coverage, and the impact of technology on justice. Our experts discuss media circus, social media influence, and the evolving standards of evidence in criminal justice."

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447?i=1000

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Delighted to join Chris Lazarus Stachiw on THE KULTURECAST Podcast again. This time we examine the great 1956 science fiction classic FORBIDDEN PLANET. Lots to discuss on big ideas of science, culture, psychology, AI-Robotics, human society, and futuristic technology that very much apply to the present day.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376?i=1000774148954

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Going on a new adventure with THE KULTURECAST PODCAST, this time to talk about probably the best zombie apocalypse movie ever made: South Korea's TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) directed by Yeon Sang-ho and written by Park Joo-suk.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376?i=1000773076669

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Joining The Kulturecast, this time to discuss one of the most disturbing films I've ever seen! THE VVITCH (2015) written and directed by Robert Eggers.

Episode copy: "We're running it back with some films we've already watched with a Robert Eggers film that has become a modern day classic: The VVitch. Starring Anya-Taylor Joy as Thomasin, she along with her family live in 1630s New England which may or may not be under the sway of a witch in the woods. Thomasin and her family are doomed to find out whether or not the witch is real or not. Dr. David. D. Perlmutter and Julie Brannan join the episode to talk all about it."

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376?i=1000771278854

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Another TWILIGHT ZONE adventure! Thank you NIGHT OF THE LIVING PODCAST!

Join Freddy Morris, Joe Juvland, and Prof. David D. Perlmutter, as they dive into the classic Twilight Zone episode, "The Midnight Sun". In this chilling installment, Earth has shifted closer to the sun, and society is collapsing under relentless heat. Artist Norma and her landlady Mrs. Bronson struggle to survive in a sweltering, deserted city, while their reality begins to warp in unexpected ways. The hosts analyze the episode's haunting portrayal of fear and isolation, explore Rod Serling's storytelling techniques, and discuss why "The Midnight Sun" remains one of the most memorable entries in the series. Perfect for fans of classic television and psychological sci-fi!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-of-the-living-podcast-horror-sci-fi-and/id270183873?i=1000771407955

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Honored to join the NIGHT OF THE LIVING PODCAST crew to cover one of the most somber episodes of the original THE TWILIGHT ZONE series: "Death's Head Revisited" (Season 3, Episode 9), which follows a former SS officer returning to the ruins of Dachau, only to be confronted by the ghosts of his past atrocities. We explore the episode's powerful themes of guilt, justice, and the inescapable weight of history.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-of-the-living-podcast-horror-sci-fi-and/id270183873?i=1000770287539

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Delighted to join Chris Lazarus Stachiw host of the KULTUREKAST PODCAST along with screenwriter Richard Hatem to discuss one of the best movies ever set in the southwest, SICARIO (2015). It was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan in his (produced) screenwriting debut and features Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin. It's a shocking and riveting story enhanced by so many great performances, but especially BdT as the "Ghost of Medellín."

"You will not survive here. You are not a wolf. And this is the land of wolves now."

Podcast Episode · The Kulturecast · May 22 · 1h 13m