This clip is from a recent recording of Robert McChesney (1952–2025). We’ll miss you, Bob. Thank you for everything.Full episode:    • From Defender to Offender: When ‘Free...   In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we dissect the White House’s contradictions on free speech and liberty. While the White House claims to champion the First Amendment, their track record tells a different story—one filled with selective outrage, crackdowns on dissent, and an inconsistent stance on corporate censorship.Our guests, media scholars Robin Andersen and Steve Macek, expose the hypocrisy behind the White House’s free speech rhetoric, the administration’s attacks on journalists, and the weaponization of "cancel culture" narratives to serve political interests.🔎 Topics Covered:✅ the White House’s war on the press vs. his free speech claims✅ The real impact of conservative "censorship" narratives✅ How corporate and state power shape free expression✅ What the future holds for media freedom in the U.S.🎧 Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion on the myths and realities of free speech under Trump.🔔 Support the Mission:If you value independent media criticism, help us fight disinformation:👍 Like this episode📲 Subscribe to The Disinfo Detox on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📢 Share with truth-seekers who need to hear this

🎙️ In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we expose what the mainstream media won’t touch: the devastating consequences of Department of Education budget cuts on faculty and students across the country.

While headlines obsess over political theater and culture wars, the very foundation of public higher education is being dismantled—with little to no media scrutiny. Our guest, Katie Rodger, President of UC-AFT and a powerful advocate for contingent faculty, breaks down how these cuts are gutting faculty job security, academic freedom, and student access to quality education.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ What the media gets wrong (or ignores) about faculty working conditions
✅ How federal budget cuts quietly dismantle public education
✅ Why contingent faculty are on the front lines of this crisis
✅ The role of unions in defending academic freedom
✅ How media narratives protect power and erase the truth about campus labor

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In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we dissect the Trump administration’s contradictions on free speech and liberty. While Trump and his allies claim to champion the First Amendment, their track record tells a different story—one filled with selective outrage, crackdowns on dissent, and an inconsistent stance on corporate censorship.

Our guests, media scholars Robin Andersen and Steve Macek, expose the hypocrisy behind Trump’s free speech rhetoric, the administration’s attacks on journalists, and the weaponization of "cancel culture" narratives to serve political interests.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ Trump’s war on the press vs. his free speech claims
✅ The real impact of conservative "censorship" narratives
✅ How corporate and state power shape free expression
✅ What the future holds for media freedom in the U.S.

🎧 Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion on the myths and realities of free speech under Trump.

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In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we dive deep into the biases, shortcomings, and future possibilities of artificial intelligence. As AI systems increasingly shape the way we consume information, make decisions, and interact with technology, critical questions emerge: Can we trust AI to be fair? Who controls the algorithms? And what does the future hold for AI-driven media, education, and governance?Our guest, Tina Austin, AI analyst and lecturer at UCLA and USC, exposes the hidden biases embedded in AI, the risks of unchecked automation, and the potential for AI to be harnessed for public good—if we demand accountability. Follow Tina Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaaustin/http://tinaaustin.com/🔎 Topics Covered:✅ How AI inherits and amplifies human biases✅ The dangers of algorithmic decision-making in education and media✅ Big Tech’s AI ambitions—who benefits, and who loses?✅ The future of AI: regulation, innovation, and public interest technology🎧 Don’t miss this essential conversation about the role of AI in shaping our digital lives!🔔 Support the Mission:If you find our content valuable, help us cut through the noise:👍 Like the episodes📲 Follow and Subscribe on your favorite platform (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and YouTube).📢 Share with friends and family who need to hear this (you know who I mean!).Your support helps us grow and reach more truth-seekers like you.For more analysis, subscribe to Nolan Higdon's FREE Substack: ⁠https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/#AIethics #BiasInAI #BigTech #TheDisinfoDetox #AIRegulation #AlgorithmicBias

In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we uncover the growing threats to cybersecurity and digital privacy that put students and families at risk. From data breaches in edtech to the shady world of data brokers profiting off personal information, the dangers are real—and often preventable.

Our guest, Claudiu Popa, cybersecurity expert and co-founder of KnowledgeFlow, shares insights on how schools are struggling to protect students online, why Big Tech’s “solutions” may do more harm than good, and what we can do to build a safer digital future.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ How data brokers exploit student information
✅ Why edtech platforms are vulnerable to cybercrime
✅ The role of Big Tech in digital literacy—and their hidden motives
✅ Practical steps to protect your privacy online

🎧 Don’t miss this essential conversation about safeguarding our digital lives!

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In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we cut through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, a topic filled with hype, headlines, and speculation. Silicon Valley and Big Tech are promising an AI revolution, but how much of it is truly groundbreaking, and how much is just smoke and mirrors?

Join us as we sit down with Gary Smith, author of The AI Delusion, who’s spent years debunking the myths and misconceptions about AI. Together, we’ll explore why AI isn’t as smart as its champions claim, the risks of an overhyped AI bubble, and what it means for our future. We’ll also dive into the latest developments, including DeepSeek’s push for a new AI model and the increasing privatization of ChatGPT—raising important questions about who controls AI and its impact on our digital world.

Don’t miss this critical discussion on the reality of AI and its role in shaping the future!

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Welcome to The Disinfo Detox, where we cut through the noise to bring you the stories that matter.

In this episode, we’re exposing a growing crisis: fake science and the scientific illiteracy of media makers who shape public understanding of critical issues. As courts debate Trump’s efforts to cut funding for scientific research and health officials warn about rising measles cases, misinformation continues to spread—leaving the public vulnerable to bad information.

To help us break it all down, we’re joined by Wynn Tran, a STEM librarian at UCSC, who specializes in spotting and debunking scientific disinformation. Together, we’ll explore:
🔬 How media misreports science
📢 Why scientific literacy is more important than ever
🛡️ What we can do to push back against misleading health narratives

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In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we cut through the noise to examine the deep ties between political power, economic wealth, and media influence in the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term. How do media conglomerates and elite networks shape policy and public perception? We’re joined by political sociologist Peter Phillips, author of Giants: The Global Power Elite and Titans of Capital, to break down the concentration of global capital and its impact on democracy. Don’t miss this deep dive into the forces shaping our world.

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Welcome to The Disinfo Detox, where we cut through the media spin to uncover the real stories that matter.

In this episode, we examine the media's response to a groundbreaking move: President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order to declassify the remaining files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This order also includes documents related to the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

Joining us is political scientist and host of the American Exception podcast, Dr. Aaron Good, an expert on the hidden power structures shaping American history. Together, we break down how the press has covered this decision, the dominant narratives at play, and what this could mean for public understanding of these pivotal events.

Tune in as we separate fact from fiction and challenge the official story.

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In this special Eyes on Ed episode of Disinfo Detox, guest co-host Allison Butler joins the show to chat with Adam Bessie about his groundbreaking book, Going Remote. Together, they dive into the challenges facing education today, from the rise of surveillance tech in schools to the broader implications of remote learning. How are these shifts impacting students, teachers, and the future of education? Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that pulls back the curtain on the digital classroom. Don't miss this deep dive into the realities of modern education!