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

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Recent Guests

Sina Toossi
Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: Sina Toossi on War on Iran, Chip Gibbons on Impeaching Trump
Shannon Minter
Legal Director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights
National Center for LGBTQ Rights
Episode: Shannon Minter on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ruling, Alex Frandsen on Local News Day
Alex Frandsen
Co-leader of Media Power Collaborative
Free Press; Media Power Collaborative
Episode: Shannon Minter on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ruling, Alex Frandsen on Local News Day
Jim Naureckas
Editor at FAIR
FAIR
Episode: Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. 1st Amendment, Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib Justice
Vijay Prashad
Director of International Studies at Trinity College
Trinity College
Episode: A History of Iran Propaganda
Cyrus Safdari
Independent analyst and blogger
iranaffairs.com
Episode: A History of Iran Propaganda
Murtaza Hussain
Journalist, formerly at The Intercept, now at DropSite News
The Intercept / DropSite News
Episode: A History of Iran Propaganda
Naomi Bethune
John Lewis writing fellow at the American Prospect
American Prospect
Episode: Naomi Bethune on Anti-Black History Month?
Reed Lindsay
Journalist, filmmaker, and documentary maker focused on Cuba
Episode: Reed Lindsay on the War on Cuba

Host

Janine Jackson
Host of CounterSpin, focused on media critique and FAIR's watchdog journalism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 608 ratings
  • Framing makes a huge difference. This podcast breaks the corporate media's frame

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    5 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Superstumbler
    United States6 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 Statesa year 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rpswindspirit
    United States2 years ago

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listeners praise the show as a sharp, credible counterweight to mainstream media, with insightful interviews.
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Shannon Minter on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ruling, Alex Frandsen on Local News Day
Q: What did the ruling actually say about conversion therapy and the Colorado statute?
The ruling did not deem conversion therapy safe or legal; it specifically found that the Colorado statute likely violated First Amendment protections due to its wording, which suggested viewpoint discrimination against those with different medical or religious beliefs, and it urged redrafting to be more neutral while addressing the harmful aspects.
Sina Toossi on War on Iran, Chip Gibbons on Impeaching Trump
Q: What would need to happen, and does the War Powers Act need to come first?
The guest argues that Congress has been cowardly and that invoking the War Powers Act is essential now to end the war, with impeachment as a subsequent consideration if unlawful actions continue.
Arlene Martinez on Sunshine Week
Q: My question is, where do you fit journalism in there, and why is Sunshine Week important to you?
Martinez explains her background in journalism and how transparency and open data underpin strong journalism; Good Jobs First provides tools and databases used by journalists to track subsidies and corporate behavior, emphasizing that transparency serves the public interest.
Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. 1st Amendment, Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib Justice
Q: What is the status of the Abu Ghraib case and what does it signify for accountability in wartime contracting?
Azmy explains that after years of legal battles, the Fourth Circuit recognized liability for a private contractor in Abu Ghraib, showing that victims can still obtain justice in U.S. courts, though the broader system remains fraught with obstacles and immunity doctrines.
Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. 1st Amendment, Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib Justice
Q: What does the current landscape look like for journalists and the First Amendment in the United States, especially under the Trump administration?
The host and guest discuss how political power, media ownership, and regulatory threats have created an environment where independent journalism is pressured and often pushed to the margins, complicating reporters' ability to hold power to account.

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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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2. Shannon Minter
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4. Jim Naureckas
5. Vijay Prashad
6. Cyrus Safdari
7. Murtaza Hussain
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