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

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Recent Guests

Jim Naureckas
Editor at FAIR
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Episode: Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. 1st Amendment, Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib Justice
Vijay Prashad
Director of International Studies at Trinity College
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Episode: A History of Iran Propaganda
Cyrus Safdari
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Episode: A History of Iran Propaganda
Murtaza Hussain
Journalist, formerly at The Intercept, now at DropSite News
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Gregory Shupak
Academic and activist, author of The Wrong Story, Palestine, Israel and the Media
University of Guelph, OR Books
Episode: Gregory Shupak on the US War on Iran
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
Rayan El Amine
Editor and writer from Beirut
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Episode: Rayan El Amine on Voices From Gaza
Jenna Ruddock
Advocacy Director at Free Press
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Episode: Jenna Ruddock on DHS Domestic Surveillance

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

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 606 ratings
  • Framing makes a huge difference. This podcast breaks the corporate media's frame

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    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.

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    Superstumbler
    United States5 months ago
  • Investigate Ben Gurion Canal -connect the dots

    Proposes To connect Red Sea to Mediterranean thru Gaza

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    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
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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 States2 years ago

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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.
Naomi Bethune on Anti-Black History Month?
Q: What is America 250 and how does it relate to the current trend of historical representation?
Naomi discusses how the America 250 initiative is being used to push a sanitized version of history that omits the contributions and struggles of marginalized groups, including Black Americans.
Naomi Bethune on Anti-Black History Month?
Q: What went on with the Philadelphia President's House site?
Naomi Bethune describes how exhibits detailing the experiences of enslaved individuals were suddenly removed without notice, highlighting the attempt at historical erasure by the Trump administration.

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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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