
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 929 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

This week on CounterSpin:
Luddites didn’t hate machines: Historian (and online educator) Casey Fiesler reminds us that the Luddites, who were 19th century English textile workers, were not anti-technology, they
were anti the unaccountable deploymen... more
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
The... more
This week on CounterSpin:
• You may have seen videos of college commencement speakers telling students who’ve spent time and money learning how to read, write and think critically that that was dumb, cuz AI is going to be doing that from now on, so ... more
FIFA, the governing body of association football, concocted a “FIFA Peace Prize”—described as recognizing “individuals for exceptional contributions to peace and unity”—in order to award it to Donald Trump. Alongside revelations of deep-seated corrup... more
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Gives listeners the goods when it comes to fact versus fiction in major news stories that are misrepresented or otherwise disingenuously covered by the larger media. A definite left slant is present, but, well, the left tends to be straighter shooters when it comes to large policy proscriptions don't they?
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Content typically focuses on critical analyses of mainstream news narratives, exploring significant political and social issues from a progressive viewpoint. The discussions are characterized by insightful critiques and thoughtful discourse, often involving experts and activists who offer unique perspectives on current events, systemic inequalities, and advocacy for marginalized communities. Topics often include labor rights, environmental justice, civil rights, immigration, and media accountability. Notably, the podcast emphasizes independent journalism and the importance of holding powerful entities accountable while aiming to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of pressing societal issues.
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