What topics does Unspun cover?

Unspun covers topics including: news, commentary, education, self improvement.

Unspun

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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.

Episodes (195)

Do social media algorithms change your mind? - Unspun Journal Club

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Influencers, Politics, and the New Information Economy

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Nightmare fuel: Rapid-fire convincing disinformation without the data center

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Episodes (195)

Do social media algorithms change your mind? - Unspun Journal Club

Influencers, Politics, and the New Information Economy

Nightmare fuel: Rapid-fire convincing disinformation without the data center

Why are politicians swearing more and does it matter?

The Power of Local News in Fighting Misinformation: Journal Club Episode 5

Baghdad Bob to AI War Propaganda: The First Story in a War Is Often Wrong

A quick video can slow the spread of fake news: Unspun Journal Club 4

The anatomy of a scandal: Why the Epstein files don't just fade away

Deepfake videos make lies feel more true: UnSpun Journal Club 3

Are independent journalists doing a better job?

How social media markets reward fake news; UnSpun Journal Club 2

How Ideas Go From Unthinkable to Obvious (And Why Politicians Follow)

The moral side of misinformation: UnSpun journal club

Why Social Media Makes You Feel Informed (Even When You’re Not)

"Don't tell me what to think" : Why we push back against truth

Invisible weapons: How media makes you a casualty in a hybrid war

From Knitting Codes to Encrypted Chats: The Evolution of Resistance Communicatio...

Is nationalism the new religion?

Who Decides What Counts as Hate Speech? From Henry Ford to Late Night TV

Law and Order: When safety becomes suppression

Divided We Scroll: How Wedge Issues and Purity Tests Keep You Distracted and Ine...

The real threat from AI is truthiness

Hijacking hashtags to control the conversation: How minor politicians make thems...

Riots or Rights? How Media Shapes Your View of Protests

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

Before you tell Aunt Gladys to stuff it

Dog Whistles & Double Meanings: How Politicians Hide Controversial Messages in P...

Science, Health & Hype: How Misinformation Undermines Public Trust

Mistakes Were Made: The Art of Political Equivocation and Avoiding Accountabilit...

Grandstanding: How Performative Politics Undermines Democracy

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

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

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

Can Local Journalism Survive Big Tech and Billionaires?

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

Journalism, Bias, and the Battle Over Truth

Testing Boundaries: How Politicians and Media Shift Public Perception

The Press in an Oligarchy: How Power Controls the News

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

Weaponized Humor & The Decline of Investigative Journalism: Why Truth Is Under A...

The Watchdog vs. Bureaucracy: Journalism’s Role in Government Accountability

Why You're Addicted to Outrage: How feelings control what you do online

The Dark Side of Social Proof: How Popularity Promotes Misinformation

Access Journalism: Are journalists too close to the powerful?

Online Anonymity: How Digital Masks Shape Our Behavior

Are fact-checkers better than community notes: Is Facebook making a mistake?

From radicalization to resilience: Finding balance on social media

How Politicians Divide and Conquer with Wedge Issues

Why does the news make people feel so upset?

The Freedom Paradox: How Fear Leads to Poor Decisions