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

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Recent Guests

Mitch Jones
Deputy Director at Food & Water Watch, managing policy and litigation
Food & Water Watch
Episode: Derek Seidman on Starbucks Strike, Mitch Jones on AI vs. Environment
Judd Legum
Founder of the independent newsletter Popular Information
Popular Information
Episode: Judd Legum and Adam Johnson on Gambling on the News
Jean Su
Director of the Energy Justice Program and Senior Attorney
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Jean Su on Challenging COP30 Narratives
Crystal FitzSimons
President of the Food Research and Action Center
Food Research and Action Center
Episode: Crystal FitzSimons on SNAP and Public Understanding
Gene Slater
Chairman and founder of CSG Advisors
Episode: Gene Slater (2022), Richard Rothstein (2015) and George Lipsitz (2024) on Housing and Media
Richard Rothstein
Researcher and author, known for his work on segregation in housing
Economic Policy Institute
Episode: Gene Slater (2022), Richard Rothstein (2015) and George Lipsitz (2024) on Housing and Media
George Lipsitz
Author and scholar focused on housing discrimination and its impacts
Episode: Gene Slater (2022), Richard Rothstein (2015) and George Lipsitz (2024) on Housing and Media
Madiba Dennie
Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at Balls and Strikes, and author of The Originalism Trap, How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back.
Balls and Strikes
Episode: Madiba Dennie on Voting Rights Act in Danger
Rachel Cleetus
Senior Policy Director with the Climate and Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists
Union of Concerned Scientists
Episode: Rachel Cleetus on Climate Culpability, Dean Baker on Trumponomics

Host

Janine Jackson
Host and journalist known for her insightful critiques of media practices and dedication to exposing systemic inequalities. She leads discussions with various experts, providing a progressive lens on diverse issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 606 ratings
  • Love the host!

    Insightful and engaging look at the subtle look at the ways corporate media serves as a mouthpiece for the powerful while still claiming the mantle of a truth telling watchdog of the people.

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    Superstumbler
    United States2 months ago
  • Investigate Ben Gurion Canal -connect the dots

    Proposes To connect Red Sea to Mediterranean thru Gaza

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    5
    RevSara
    United States8 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drivingmakesyoufat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you for the insight, wisdom and morality check.

    Phyllis Bennis's call for ceasefire is right on!

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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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The podcast is described as a necessary counterbalance to mainstream media, consistently providing unique perspectives on overlooked issues.
The host is recognized for her candor, depth of knowledge, and ability to conduct meaningful interviews with specialists in various fields.

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David Kass on Billionaire Election-Buying
Q: What can we do to change things?
Well, I think there's a number of things. You know, obviously, people need to share their concerns with their representatives, and to talk about that we shouldn't be cutting key programs that families rely on to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
David Kass on Billionaire Election-Buying
Q: But just some details. You know, first of all, this billionaire spending, it's very concentrated.
It's like a relatively small group of super wealthy folks we're talking about, right?
Jean Su on Challenging COP30 Narratives
Q: What do you see as the difference between the news media we have and the news media we need to move us forward in addressing climate disasters?
Su emphasizes the need for media to focus not only on the fossil fuel industry but also to highlight the heroic efforts of countries leading climate action, such as Colombia and indigenous groups.
Jean Su on Challenging COP30 Narratives
Q: What was the point of signing the Paris Agreement if there was no accountability apparatus built into it?
Jean Su discusses the original goals of the Paris Agreement, indicating that although its framework is flawed and many nations are not meeting their targets, it was intended to hold countries accountable through transparency mechanisms.
Crystal FitzSimons on SNAP and Public Understanding
Q: What do you want to say about the letter that FRAC sent to Congress?
We're excited about a bill that aims to reverse the cuts made to SNAP and are advocating for a commitment to building a nation free from hunger.

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The content addresses significant issues related to media representation, systemic inequalities, political accountability, and climate justice. Episodes frequently feature experts discussing topics such as voting rights, environmental challenges, media manipulation, social justice, and economic disparities, particularly in the context of U.S. policies and their impact on marginalized communities. The show is characterized by a critical stance toward prevailing narratives in mainstream media, with a focus on providing a platform for underrepresented voices and advocacy for progressive change. Unique aspects include in-depth interviews with scholars, activists, and policy experts, offering listeners insightful analyses of contemporary issues ... more

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