Unspun

By Amanda Sturgill

Unspun 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 sway

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How many episodes does Unspun have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

Unspun episodes:

November 12, 2024 Does Journalism still Matter in a Democracy?
How can we be drowning in information and at the same time, badly informed? In this week's UnSpun, DrSturg breaks down the relationship of journalism and democracy. Journalism came first, and democracy wouldn't exist without it. But today, journalism is struggling and around the world, democracy is struggling right along with it. Find out how the relationship works, why it's failing and what you can do about it as you get UnSpun.
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Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
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23min
November 05, 2024 Post-election training: Learn tell when newsmakers are being deceptive
After US voters cast their ballots, some folks may try to win by acting like the election was rigged, In this episode, DrSturg goes over several ways newsmakers try to deceive, and you can check your own deception detection skills with an audio quiz.
Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
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Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
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14min
October 29, 2024 Who lies more, liberals or conservatives (feat. Bill Adair)
How do you speak truth to power when people call you biased just for checking facts? This year features several high-stakes elections, and a new threat to the truth is AI. DrSturg lets you test yourself with AI vs. real examples and she and guest, Politifact founder Bill Adair, talk about journalism's relationship with the truth.

Check out Bill Adair's book Beyond the Big Lie.

Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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35min
October 22, 2024 What is sane washing and why do journalists do it?
If a politician says something that's garbled or hard to understand, a journalist's go-to is to not quote, but paraphrase. But does that do a disservice when it obscures the fact that the politician is often like this? DrSturg breaks down how journalists choose to paraphrase and quote and how that might not work so well in the modern media climate.
Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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16min
October 15, 2024 The deception of division (feat. Craig Silverman)
When a politician wins by 51% and says everyone he represents agrees with him, that's a fallacy of division. DrSturg breaks down this common thinking program. She and her guest, ProPublica's Craig Silverman, talk verification and how journalists and audiences can go about checking the information they get.
Check out Craig Silverman
Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

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Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions,Tips, or just say hi!
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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34min
October 08, 2024 Disaster Disinformation hurts NC communities devastated by Hurricane Helene
Disinformation from both major political figures and social media randos has hurt relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Dr. Sturg breaks down what's happening, why and what you can do about it.

Local article on what FEMA is actually doing in NC
Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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21min
October 01, 2024 How Non-Profit Newsrooms Keep Investigative Reporting Vibrant
Although mainstream media is suffering economically, grant and membership supported non-profit news is thriving. DrSturg and Oklahoma Watch's Ted Streuli talk about how the model lets experienced reporters uncover news in the public interest. Plus, DrSturg breaks down false choice in the WrapUp.

Check out Oklahoma Watch.

Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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33min
September 24, 2024 When newsmakers avoid responsibility by blaming their accuser
When a newsmaker is accused of wrongdoing, there can be a pattern to their response. In this week's episode, Dr. Sturg teaches you about DARVO, an acronym that can help you know when someone is trying to escape blame. Listen to 3 real world examples.

Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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13min
September 17, 2024 How political movements recruit and use youth
When it comes to political movements, students and other young people are useful allies. In this episode, Dr. Sturg and author Kyle Spencer talk about Spencer's book, Raising them Right. Plus, friend of the show Israel Balderas breaks down the law on campaigns using songs the artist wishes they wouldn't.
Follow journalist Kyle Spencer
Twitter - @KyleYSpencer
Website - Kyle Spencer

Twitter - @jisraelbalderas
Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

List of journalists jailed for refusing to reveal sources

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29min
September 10, 2024 Do journalists have ethics
One thing that separates professional journalists from content creators is their code of ethics. In this episode, Dr. Sturg breaks down what you should be able to expect from someone who calls themselves a journalist. But, adhering to this code is a lot harder than it used to me, and she tells you why.
We close out with a fun game where you can guess if Dr. Sturg made the ethical choice back when she was a reporter.

Follow Dr. Sturg
Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
[email protected]
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

List of journalists jailed for refusing to reveal sources

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29min

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How many episodes does Unspun have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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