Unspun
Amanda SturgillUnspun is critical thinking about the news. Hear real examples, past and present, of newsmakers attempting to mislead you and understand how they manipulate the truth. Learn how to avoid being swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsEducationSelf-ImprovementNews Commentary | |||
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If you repeat a lie enough, people may start to believe it. This idea of the big lie has been around for a while, but the last 8 years it has been so bad that fact checkers had to create a whole new rating level for how bad the lying is. Dr. Sturg br... more
Why is your grandma convinced that the news thinks she's mean or ignorant? In this week's episode of the UnSpun journal club, DrSturg looks at a study on folk theories of media bias. For the respondents in this story, bias was about more than just ac... more
Is the media actually biased? Or do we just think it is?
In this episode of UnSpun, DrSturg examines decades of research on media bias, political polarization, cable news and the psychology of news consumption. From Fox News and CNN to newspapers, s... more
This week's paper, from Sweden, answers an important question: when politicians dogwhistle racism, can it make them MORE popular?
In this episode, DrSturg breaks down clearly what a dog whistle is and the clever way this paper studied the matter. S... more
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I like listening to this podcast for the deeper dive in easily digestible pieces. It feels like I’m strengthening my foundational media literacy, in a non stressful way.
Adding: very grounding lately!
Apple Podcasts5Aliza77
United States4 months ago - Awesome info
Thank you, Amanda, for your service to our nation!
Apple Podcasts5bcoll88United States4 months ago - Thank you
Amanda, I’m really grateful you’re in this world. Your work genuinely means a lot to me. I’ve been married 35 years, and things at home have gotten… politically intense (she went full MAGA). Your research helps me stay grounded and sane when it feels like everything’s spinning. Thank you for what you do.
Apple Podcasts5BeecherPersonUnited States4 months ago - Great and informative!
I love this show. It gives me a more informed frame for digesting the news and seeing it in a fact based rather than biased view. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5AGK49United States4 months ago - Everyone should listen to this podcast!
Unspun provides one of the most important services in the world. As citizens, we make decisions that affect our lives by who we vote for and what we vote for. Amanda gives great insights into what we need to be aware of when we consume content, whether it’s in a podcast, on a social media app, watching television , or reading the news. Take a little time to arm yourself to be a better informed, citizen by being aware of and understanding the tricks that are often used to skew reality and impact ... more
Apple Podcasts5To T or not to TeeUnited States9 months ago
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What is Unspun about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, media-literacy focused show that dissects how information is produced, amplified, and often manipulated across the news ecosystem. Episodes repeatedly explore topics like media ownership, AI-driven misinformation, online persuasion, and the ethics of journalism, with practical tips for discerning truth from spin. The tone is educational and evidence-based, frequently using real-world case studies to show how audiences can think critically and verify claims in a noisy media environment. A notable strength is a sustained emphasis on local journalism, cognitive biases, and the evolving info landscape, making it helpful for listeners who want clearer standards for evaluating news and for sponsors looking to reach analytically minded au... more
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2. Brian Karam
3. Dr. Sturge
4. Dr. Jen Mercieca
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7. Liz Winstead
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