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"Turn On The News" is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in "Turn On The News" each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides -- good and evil -- every time you "Turn On The News."

This week: "What It Was, Was Football" This week there are pardons for attempting to overthrow the government on the way. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), The American Song Poem Anthology ("Human Breakdown of Absurdity"), and David Lynch ("Football Game"). Clips and excerpts from Hallie Jackson; Trevor Noah; Stephen Colbert; Brian Flores; and Andy Griffith ("What It Was, Was Football"). Episode 055.