Unspun

Amanda Sturgill
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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 swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.

  1. Deepfake videos make lies feel more true: UnSpun Journal Club 3

    4日前

    Deepfake videos make lies feel more true: UnSpun Journal Club 3

    Deepfakes don’t just tell you lies. They show you “proof.” In this episode of UnSpun Journal Club, I break downresearch from by Hwang, Ryu ad Jeong Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking examining whether deepfake videos make misinformation more believable than text alone. The findings are concerning: But there’s good news. A short media literacy lesson—just seven minutes—helped a lot. I'll unpack: Why video feels more like evidenceWhether media literacy education actually worksWhat this means for journalism, democracy, and everyday media consumersIf you care about misinformation, media literacy, and how public perception is shaped, this episode is for you. Source: Hwang, Y., Ryu, J. Y., & Jeong, S.-H. (2021). Effects of Disinformation Using Deepfake: The Protective Effect of Media Literacy Education. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2020.0174 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11分
  2. Are independent journalists doing a better job?

    2月17日

    Are independent journalists doing a better job?

    Newsrooms are shrinking and experienced reporters are getting pushed onto Substack or into freelance work. Does it change the news you receive when journalism moves from institutions to individuals? In this episode of UnSpun, DrSturg looks at the complicated trade-offs that come with at the rise of freelance and independent journalism. From Washington Post layoffs to Substack newsletters, and from Don Lemon’s arrest to Nick Shirley's video about Minnesota daycares, we she considers how ethics, accountability, legal protection, and financial pressure change when journalists work alone. Independence can mean freedom, but it can also mean exposure. This episode breaks down research from multiple countries on how unstable working conditions shape the type of information produced — and what that means for you, as you get your news. . If you care about media literacy, press freedom, journalism ethics, misinformation, or the future of news, this conversation matters. Check out DrSturg's book, Detection Deception: Tools to fight fake news. Link takes you to independent bookstores, but the big guys have it, too. And find her on Bluesky and Instagram. Episode photo: by Bickanski on Pixnio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    28分
  3. How social media markets reward fake news; UnSpun Journal Club 2

    2月10日

    How social media markets reward fake news; UnSpun Journal Club 2

    Why don't fact checks stop fake news from spreading? In this episode of UnSpun Journal Club, I break down research by Carlos Diaz Ruiz from the Hanken School of Economics that argues disinformation spreads not just because people believe it, but because digital media markets reward it. We look at how attention turns into money. How platforms, advertisers, and influencers all benefit when content spreads fast—whether it’s true or not. From Macedonian fake news sites during the 2016 U.S. election to modern social media algorithms, this episode explains the problem when disinformation pays. We also explore the role of the First Amendment, global platforms like X, and why regulating misinformation is harder than it sounds—especially when U.S. tech companies operate across borders. Find Dr. Ruiz's paper here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14614448231207644 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    12分
  4. How Ideas Go From Unthinkable to Obvious (And Why Politicians Follow)

    2月3日

    How Ideas Go From Unthinkable to Obvious (And Why Politicians Follow)

    Political change doesn't start with politics. Evidence suggests something else happens first. In this episode of UnSpun, we look at how media attention, repetition, and trust quietly shape what ideas feel acceptable long before policy is written. And news events like shooting protesters in Minneapolis can get liberals talking about gun rights and conservatives advocating for the right to protest a republican government. Using real research and real-world examples,, explore how •               Media environments shape what politicians think voters want •               Repetition turns controversial ideas into “common sense” •               Attacking the press weakens accountability •               Social pressure locks new norms into place This episode isn’t about telling you what to think. It’s about helping you notice how the conversation itself gets shaped. Stay sharp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    24分

  5. 1月27日

    The moral side of misinformation: UnSpun journal club

    Most efforts to stop misinformation focus on helping people recognize what’s wrong. But new research suggests that knowledge isn’t always the problem. Sometimes people share misinformation on purpose—because it feels useful, political, or appealing. This editon of UnSpun journal club breaks down Moral Deliberation Reduces People’s Intentions to Share Headlines They Recognize as “Fake News” by Daniel A. Effron Judy Qiu, Deborah Shulman These authors report on a reason why people might sometimes share information they know isn't true and found a way to discourage it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    9分

  6. 1月15日

    Why Social Media Makes You Feel Informed (Even When You’re Not)

    ou probably don’t go looking for the news anymore. It finds you. A post. A clip. A friend’s reaction. A meme that feels like a headline. Before you’ve read a single article, you already have an opinion. In this episode of UnSpun, look at how social media has quietly changed what news feels like — and what that change does to trust and understanding. Drawing on recent research, we explore why feeds can make us feel informed without giving us context, why trust shifts from institutions to individuals, and why following real journalism on social platforms can actually make a difference. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    27分
  7. "Don't tell me what to think" : Why we push back against truth

    2025/11/18

    "Don't tell me what to think" : Why we push back against truth

    Why do people reject information meant to help them? In this episode of UnSpun, we explore psychological reactance — the instinct to resist control — and how it shapes our reactions to fact-checks, corrections, and even each other. From COVID-19 warning labels to social-media fatigue and holiday-table arguments, DrSturg traces how the need for freedom can make truth feel like pressure. And she offers a better way to get people to stop rejecting facts. Topics covered: – What psychological reactance is – How social media architecture amplifies defiance – Why corrections often backfire – How to talk to friends or family who reject facts – The emotional balance between truth and autonomy #Reactance #Misinformation #MediaLiteracy #UnSpunPodcast #SocialMediaPsychology Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    27分
  8. Invisible weapons: How media makes you a casualty in a hybrid war

    2025/11/05

    Invisible weapons: How media makes you a casualty in a hybrid war

    In today’s wars, the battlefield is more than land, sea, or air—it’s information. This episode of UnSpun examines how media has become both a weapon and a target in the age of hybrid warfare. From Russian deepfakes in Ukraine to meme wars in U.S. politics, information has become the terrain where global power is contested. Learn how disinformation systems are built, how governments—both authoritarian and democratic—deploy them, and how ordinary citizens can defend themselves. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    30分
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番組について

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 swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.

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  • クリエイター
    Amanda Sturgill
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    91
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Unspun
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Unspun

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