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CounterSpin is the weekly radio show of FAIR, the national media watch group.

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Recent Guests

Jai Dulani
Senior Research Specialist at Media Justice
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Vivek Bharathan
Data Center Fellow at Media Justice
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Tim Karr
Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at Free Press
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Episode: Matthew Cunningham-Cook on Criminalizing Witness, Tim Karr on Media Compliance
Alex Main
Director of International Policy at the Center for Economic and Policy Research
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Episode: Alex Main on Venezuelan Boat Assault
Elizabeth Jacobs
Epidemiologist and professor emerita at the University of Arizona.
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Episode: Elizabeth Jacobs on RFK Jr. and Public Health
Cathy Cowan Becker
Responsible finance campaigns director at Green America.
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Episode: Cathy Cowan Becker on Insurance and Climate Disasters, Aviva Chomsky (2016) on Workers’ Voices
Aviva Chomsky
Professor of History and Coordinator of Latin American Studies at Salem State University.
Salem State University
Episode: Cathy Cowan Becker on Insurance and Climate Disasters, Aviva Chomsky (2016) on Workers’ Voices
Joseph Torres
Senior Advisor for Reparative Policy and Programs at Free Press, co-creator of Media 2070, co-author of News for All the People
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Episode: Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism
Ari Berman
National voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and author of Minority Rule
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Episode: Ari Berman on Voting Rights Erasure

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Janine Jackson
Host of the show, known for insightful commentary and interviews with guests specializing in social justice, media critique, and public health.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings
  • Investigate Ben Gurion Canal -connect the dots

    Proposes To connect Red Sea to Mediterranean thru Gaza

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    RevSara
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Jeanine is a gifted journalist who tells it like it is. I appreciate her candor and factual approach. She does excellent interviews with seldom heard experts on a wide array of topics. Time well spent.

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    Drivingmakesyoufat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you for the insight, wisdom and morality check.

    Phyllis Bennis's call for ceasefire is right on!

    Apple Podcasts
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    rpswindspirit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Necessary Reporting About Traditional Media

    CS gives me hope.

    I subscribe to various news publications, including the NYT, WSJ, and Wash Post.

    CS is necessary to balance their viewpoints and unfortunate bias towards money.

    CS will continue to receive my subscription dollars before the others.

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    Stinky Sammy Sam
    United Statesa year ago
  • So Necessary

    Consistently insightful. A necessary counterweight mainstream media.

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    S. Fuht
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and critique of mainstream media narratives, often highlighting the value of the interviews with experts. Many express gratitude for the focus on underreported topics, finding the discussions necessary and informative. Some comments note occasional concerns about the show's direction, with calls for it to maintain its critical edge. Overall, there is a strong appreciation for the podcast as a vital source of alternative news and social justice discussions.

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Talking Points

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Gregory Shupak on Gaza Genocide Denial
Q: What needs to happen for opposition to genocidal actions to translate into real change?
It requires painful and often unglamorous political organizing, building counter-narratives, and grassroots activism.
Elizabeth Jacobs on RFK Jr. and Public Health
Q: What could we be looking at with RFK Jr. leading public health policy?
Concerns include the disbandment of essential health committees and a significant undermining of vaccination efforts in the U.S.
Elizabeth Jacobs on RFK Jr. and Public Health
Q: What was the appeal of RFK Jr. to people who may have supported him?
He spoke on issues like environmental toxins that resonated with many, despite not being a reliable figure to address these problems.
Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism
Q: How does history play a role in the current media landscape?
Media has always played a critical role in maintaining racial hierarchy, and understanding this history is essential to fighting against ongoing structural racism.
Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism
Q: What should we know about the FCC and black and brown people?
The FCC is part of Trump's agenda to undo gains in civil rights and is rolling back protections that have been won over the past decades, contributing to racial hierarchy.

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This podcast provides critical insights into media representation and political narratives, focusing on social justice, inequality, and the impacts of U.S. government policies. Topics often include voting rights, public health, immigration enforcement, and the intersections of corporate power and media coverage of significant global issues. Noteworthy episodes feature expert interviews that dissect current events and underlying systemic issues, ensuring listeners gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding mainstream narratives. This podcast is likely to appeal to those who value informed discussions on pressing topics and seek alternative perspectives often overlooked by conventional media.

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