Unspun

Amanda Sturgill

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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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Recent episodes

  • The new censorship and your right to know: UnSpun Journal ClubSep 22, 2026 · 23 min
  • "So God Made Trump": Christian Nationalism and MediaSep 16, 2026 · 29 min
  • Who Controls Your News Feed? Algorithms, Inequality, and the News You See (UnSpun Journal Club)Sep 8, 2026 · 20 min
  • Can You Trust Influencers? The Hidden Power of Parasocial RelationshipsSep 1, 2026 · 24 min
  • Science for the rest of us: Why experts need a megaphone (UnSpun Rewind)Aug 26, 2026 · 32 min
  • Why quality news matters: Journalism and Democracy (UnSpun Rewind)Aug 18, 2026 · 22 min
  • What happens when the rich control the news? UnSpun Rewind: Press in an OligarchyAug 11, 2026 · 23 min
  • Why is the government targeting universities and the media? UnSpun Rewind on Authoritarians and the NewsAug 4, 2026 · 25 min
  • Why does everything feel broken? How newsmakers use sabotage methods to undermine your confidence in your governmentJul 28, 2026 · 27 min
  • Less news, more noise: Why weaker newscasts are bad for democracyJul 21, 2026 · 18 min

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