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Unspun podcast

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Unspun

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  Amanda Sturgill  

Unspun is critical thinking about the news. Hear real examples, past and present, of newsmakers attempting to mislead you and understand how they manipulate the truth. Learn how to avoid being swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.

Unspun is critical thinking about the news. Hear real examples, past and present, of newsmakers attempting to mislead you and understand how they manipulate the truth. Learn how to avoid being swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.

 

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#78

The real threat from AI is truthiness

Have you ever believed a video, article, or photo—only to realize it was completely fake? ... more

21 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:25

21 Jul 2025

#77

Hijacking hashtags to control the conversation: How minor politicians make themselves stars

Politicians don’t just post online—they surf the trends. In this episode of UnSpun, Dr Stu... more

01 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:25

01 Jul 2025

#76

Riots or Rights? How Media Shapes Your View of Protests

Ever wonder why the same protest looks peaceful on one news channel and chaotic on another... more

24 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:00

24 Jun 2025

#75

Demagogues, Misinformation, and the Death of Truth in U.S. Democracy

Why do repeated lies work—even when we know they’re false? In this episode of UnSpun, Dr. ... more

17 Jun 2025

43 MINS

43:44

17 Jun 2025

#74

Before you tell Aunt Gladys to stuff it

What does Jan. 6 have to do with cherry picking? A lot, it turns out. Find out how. Plus D... more

10 Jun 2025

17 MINS

17:38

10 Jun 2025

#73

Dog Whistles & Double Meanings: How Politicians Hide Controversial Messages in Plain Sight

What do politicians really mean when they say “law and order,” “traditional values,” or “g... more

03 Jun 2025

21 MINS

21:29

03 Jun 2025

#72

Science, Health & Hype: How Misinformation Undermines Public Trust

Why are so many people turning away from evidence-based medicine? In this week’s episode o... more

27 May 2025

27 MINS

27:34

27 May 2025

#71

Mistakes Were Made: The Art of Political Equivocation and Avoiding Accountability

“Mistakes were made.” “Kinetic military action.” “Efficiency.” These phrases sound harmles... more

13 May 2025

22 MINS

22:17

13 May 2025

#70

Grandstanding: How Performative Politics Undermines Democracy

Political grandstanding is everywhere—from Congress to Tik Tok—and it's shaping how we... more

06 May 2025

24 MINS

24:05

06 May 2025

#69

The Language of Emotion, Power & Persuasion: How Metaphors Shape Politics:

Metaphors shape how we think—and feel—about politics. In this episode of UnSpun, we decode... more

29 Apr 2025

29 MINS

29:35

29 Apr 2025

#68

The Authoritarian Playbook: Why Universities, Law Firms and the Press are Under Attack

On this week's UnSpun, DrSturg explores why authoritarian governments target the press... more

22 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:34

22 Apr 2025

#67

Satanic Panic to Gaza Protests: What Happens When News Misunderstands Religion

Satanic Panic to Gaza Protests: What Happens When News Misunderstands Religion Advertising... more

15 Apr 2025

25 MINS

25:42

15 Apr 2025

#66

Can Local Journalism Survive Big Tech and Billionaires?

In this episode of UnSpun, host DrSturg explores the past, present, and uncertain future o... more

08 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:37

08 Apr 2025

#65

Journalism in the Age of AI: Truth, Tech, and Transparency

This week, Dr. Sturg looks at the accidental Signal chat leak involving U.S. officials and... more

01 Apr 2025

26 MINS

26:22

01 Apr 2025

#64

Journalism, Bias, and the Battle Over Truth

What does it mean for journalism to be “objective”—and has that ideal outlived its usefuln... more

25 Mar 2025

26 MINS

26:57

25 Mar 2025

#63

Testing Boundaries: How Politicians and Media Shift Public Perception

How do once-radical ideas become mainstream? In this episode of UnSpun, explore the Overto... more

18 Mar 2025

22 MINS

22:16

18 Mar 2025

#62

The Press in an Oligarchy: How Power Controls the News

Who really controls the news? In this episode of UnSpun, we explore the role of the press ... more

11 Mar 2025

22 MINS

22:46

11 Mar 2025

#61

News vs. Opinion: How to Tell the Difference in Today’s Media Landscape

In today’s media landscape, distinguishing between news, commentary, and editorials has be... more

04 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:26

04 Mar 2025