
CounterSpin is the weekly radio show of FAIR, the national media watch group.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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Good Jobs First (3/23/26)
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This program consistently centers media critique through a progressive lens, examining how journalism covers politics, policy, and social issues. Episodes often feature journalists, scholars, and advocates who unpack censorship, surveillance, voting rights, immigration detention, climate justice, and economic inequality, with a clear emphasis on underrepresented perspectives and accountability in power structures. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from legal scholars to frontline organizers—providing both historical context and practical insights for reform. Listeners who want sharper analysis of media narratives and how policy affects marginalized communities will likely find it especially compelling.
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6. Naomi Bethune
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