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

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Recent Guests

Michael Arria
US correspondent for Mondo Weiss, author of the book Medium Blue, The Politics of MSNBC.
Mondo Weiss
Episode: Michael Arria on Gaza Pushback
Nancy Altman
President of Social Security Works and author of several titles on Social Security issues
Social Security Works
Episode: Nancy Altman on Social Security Attacks
David Perry
Journalist and historian, discusses the implications of the Trump administration's policies on disabilities.
Episode: David Perry on MAGA & Disability, Kehsi Iman Wilson (2023) on ADA
Kehsi Iman Wilson
Co-founder of New Disabled South, discusses media coverage of disability justice.
New Disabled South
Episode: David Perry on MAGA & Disability, Kehsi Iman Wilson (2023) on ADA
Eric Blanc
Labor activist and Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Eric Blanc on Worker-to-Worker Organizing
Kirk Herbertson
Director for Advocacy and Campaigns at Earth Rights International
Earth Rights International
Episode: Kirk Herbertson on Big Oil’s Lawsuit Against Environmentalism
Portia Allen-Kyle
Interim Executive Director at Color of Change
Color of Change
Episode: Gregory Shupak on Palestine Ethnic Cleansing, Portia Allen-Kyle on Tax Unfairness
Luke Charles Harris
Deputy Director and Co-Founder of the African American Policy Forum
African American Policy Forum
Episode: Luke Charles Harris on Critical Race Theory (2021)
Ezra Young
Civil rights attorney and expert in constitutional law
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
Episode: Ezra Young on Trans Rights Law, Anne Sosin on RFK Jr. and Rural Health

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Janine Jackson
Host of CounterSpin, known for her insightful critiques and in-depth interviews that spotlight marginalized voices and systemic injustices in media coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 588 ratings
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Thank you for the insight, wisdom and morality check.

    Phyllis Bennis's call for ceasefire is right on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rpswindspirit
    United States9 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stinky Sammy Sam
    United States9 months ago
  • So Necessary

    Consistently insightful. A necessary counterweight mainstream media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Fuht
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent media reset

    It’s cohesive and careful critique of media is like a salve for our corporate media propaganda mindset. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keemish squeamish
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is often described as a vital source for alternative viewpoints on significant political and social issues.
Several listeners express gratitude for the educational value of the content, emphasizing its role in raising awareness about underreported issues.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and critical approach to mainstream media narratives.

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Michael Arria on Gaza Pushback
Q: What do you hope folks will take from Power and Pushback?
Encouragement for individuals engaged in activism or those witnessing stifled free speech to share their stories, as both local and larger issues must be addressed.
Michael Arria on Gaza Pushback
Q: Tell us what you're trying to do with power and pushback.
The goal is to highlight local fights and protests for the Palestine movement, emphasizing that individuals are supported by a larger community and that victories are occurring on various fronts.
Kirk Herbertson on Big Oil’s Lawsuit Against Environmentalism
Q: What should we be thinking about right now?
We should consider the broader implications of the SLAPP lawsuit beyond just Greenpeace, as it threatens free speech and could lead to increased legal intimidation against other movements.
Eric Blanc on Worker-to-Worker Organizing
Q: What is worker-to-worker organizing and how is it different from traditional unionism?
It's a method where workers themselves take on roles typically held by staff, allowing for broader and more effective organizing.
Eric Blanc on Worker-to-Worker Organizing
Q: What can we learn from the 2018 teacher strikes?
The strikes showed that even under conservative leadership, grassroots organizing can succeed when demands resonate with the public.

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Focused on critically analyzing corporate media narratives, this show features in-depth discussions on current social and political issues, encompassing a range of topics from social justice and human rights to labor and economic policy. Guest experts offer insight into systemic injustices, offering alternative perspectives often overlooked in mainstream reporting. Notably, the show emphasizes the vital role of independent journalism in advocating for marginalized voices and reframing conversations around contentious issues like immigration, race, and environmentalism. It serves as a platform for grassroots movements, aiming to inform listeners about the media's impact on public discourse and to equip them with knowledge that promotes a mor... more

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