The Disinfo Detox

Nolan Higdon
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Disinfo Detox is the podcast that cuts through the lies and scrubs propaganda from public discourse. Each episode, we break down major news stories, exposing the spin, omissions, and distortions that mainstream media won’t tell you about. With expert guests from journalism, academia, and media criticism, we dig deep into the legal battles, political maneuvering, and corporate influence shaping the news. Whether it’s government cover-ups, media bias, or the latest disinformation campaigns, we bring you the critical context you need to see through the noise.

  1. 1d ago

    Selling Genocide: How Media Complicity Shapes the Destruction of Gaza with Adam Johnson

    Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/FSHWZY0X7G8 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: ⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com⁠Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox⁠Learn more at: ⁠https://www.NolanHigdon.com⁠ In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern press freedom, propaganda, and the systemic mechanics driving institutional complicity in international conflicts. Nolan Higdon sits down with Adam Johnson, author of How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza (Pluto Press), to dissect the media narratives, systemic censorship, and systemic framing that form the backbone of wartime propaganda. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of global politics, but today's media landscapes face unprecedented institutional failures and ideological alignment with state violence. Adam joins Nolan to look past the surface-level headlines to examine the real-world impact of these deceptive tactics. We analyze the weaponization of language by mainstream outlets, the escalation of targeted narrative suppression, and the critical media literacy tools needed to pierce through wartime propaganda. This episode pulls back the curtain on how media complicity enables atrocities, and the practical steps citizens can take to support independent journalism and fight back. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #AdamJohnson #HowToSellAGenocide #PlutoPress #Gaza #MediaComplicity #MediaCensorship #PressFreedom #Propaganda #CivicResistance #Democracy #MediaCriticism #PoliticalDeception

    Selling Genocide: How Media Complicity Shapes the Destruction of Gaza with Adam Johnson

  2. 5d ago

    Censorship, Bans, and Lawsuits: Inside Trump's Press Crackdown

    Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/wrZ2jI2GVa0 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern press freedom, authoritarian politics, and the systemic mechanics driving institutional crackdowns. Nolan Higdon sits down with Adam Rose of the Freedom of the Press Foundation to dissect the bans, censorship, and aggressive lawsuits that form the backbone of Trump's media muzzle strategy in his second term. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of political power, but today's media landscapes face unprecedented state-level interference and legal intimidation. Adam joins Nolan to look past the surface-level headlines to examine the real-world impact of these restrictive tactics. We analyze the weaponization of legal systems against journalists, the escalation of targeted press bans, and the critical media literacy tools needed to defend a free press against authoritarian overreach. This episode pulls back the curtain on how media muzzle strategies threaten democratic accountability in the U.S., and the practical steps citizens can take to support independent journalism and fight back. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #AdamRose #FreedomOfThePressFoundation #MediaCensorship #PressFreedom #Authoritarianism #TrumpSecondTerm #Propaganda #CivicResistance #Democracy #MediaCriticism #PoliticalDeception

    Censorship, Bans, and Lawsuits: Inside Trump's Press Crackdown

  3. 5d ago

    Inside Trump’s $1B Spending Battle, Surveillance Maps, and the Mamdani vs. Amazon Showdown

    Full Episode: https://youtube.com/live/lHlkA9Bd7P8 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSubscribe to Ron Placone: https://ronplacone.substack.com/Check out Disinfo Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetoxSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxCheck out Ron Placone on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RonPlaconeNolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to break down a packed week of media, politics, and technology stories.#NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #JohnFetterman #LaurenBoebert #SusanCollins #GavinNewsom #KidRock #IndependentMedia

    Inside Trump’s $1B Spending Battle, Surveillance Maps, and the Mamdani vs. Amazon Showdown

  4. Sep 24

    Merger Madness, Boebert’s Ethics Scandal, and Collins' Corruption Probe

    Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/dDGxz3-doXU Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSubscribe to Ron Placone: https://ronplacone.substack.com/Check out Disinfo Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetoxSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxCheck out Ron Placone on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RonPlacone Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to break down a packed week of media, politics, and technology stories. We analyze the latest developments including merger madness threatening Hollywood, political scandals surrounding Lauren Boebert, and corruption involving Susan Collins. Plus, we dive into recent headlines on Kid Rock's canceled MAGA festival, the FBI/ICE tradwife doxing case, AI tools in air traffic control alongside northeast airspace equipment outages, John Fetterman fundraising on GOP donor lists, Gavin Newsom's recent vetoes and data center legislation, and the tech industry's reaction to Trump's "AI Force" proposal. #NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #JohnFetterman #LaurenBoebert #SusanCollins #GavinNewsom #KidRock #IndependentMedia

    Merger Madness, Boebert’s Ethics Scandal, and Collins' Corruption Probe

  5. Sep 22

    Reading Between the Lies: How Critical Media Literacy Unlocks Resistance

    Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/EpVqu3JKEGY Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern geopolitics, media failure, and the covert mechanics driving global conflict. In a special joint broadcast with the Media & Democracy Program, Nolan Higdon sits down with host Spencer Graves to dissect how mainstream news organizations misdirect the public when covering systemic power, the limits of corporate media censorship, and the democratic tools needed to fight back. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of international relations, but today's media landscapes often reduce complex global scandals to superficial headlines while ignoring deeper structural collusion. Spencer joins Nolan to look past the surface-level narratives. We examine critical media literacy as an essential line of defense against authoritarianism, the concentration of corporate media ownership, and strategies for building civic resistance in a digitized ecosystem. This episode pulls back the curtain on why mainstream outlets fail to convince the public of political deception, the lack of institutional accountability in the U.S., and the practical steps citizens can take to dismantle propaganda networks. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #SpencerGraves #MediaAndDemocracy #MediaLiteracy #CorporatePower #Authoritarianism #Propaganda #CivicResistance #Democracy #MediaCriticism #PoliticalDeception

    Reading Between the Lies: How Critical Media Literacy Unlocks Resistance

  6. Sep 19

    Trump's Press Ban, McConnell, & JD Vance: A Joint Episode of Just Ask The Question & Disinfo Detox

    Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/hRRCJPPJ_Ns Just Ask The Press - https://www.justaskthequestion.com Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Subscribe to Brian Karem https://substack.com/@brianjkarem Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this special joint episode between Just Ask The Question and The Disinfo Detox, Brian Karem and Nolan Higdon team up for a hard-hitting breakdown of the most critical headlines dominating national politics. The duo tackles Donald Trump’s aggressive threats to ban news organizations from the White House and analyzes what this means for the future of the First Amendment and a free press. Later, the conversation shifts to domestic political stability as they examine Mitch McConnell’s mental state and public absence, JD Vance’s political maneuvers, and why critical media literacy has never been more essential for navigating modern propaganda. #BrianKarem #NolanHigdon #JustAskTheQuestion #DisinfoDetox #FirstAmendment #PressFreedom #MediaLiteracy #DonaldTrump #JDVance #MitchMcConnell #PoliticalAnalysis #IndependentMedia

    Trump's Press Ban, McConnell, & JD Vance: A Joint Episode of Just Ask The Question & Disinfo Detox

  7. Sep 17

    Fetterman Loses It, House Covers For Hegseth, & Global Alliances Collapse

    Watch: https://youtube.com/live/rZN-pTK87eA Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Subscribe to Ron Placone: https://ronplacone.substack.com/ Check out Disinfo Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Check out Ron Placone on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RonPlacone Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to break down a packed week of geopolitical revelations, congressional drama, AI safety crises, and high-profile political scandals.We analyze the latest developments across foreign intelligence, government accountability, political media dynamics, and technology risks. #NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #JohnFetterman #JDVance #KashPatel #PeteHegseth #JeffreyEpstein #IndependentMedia

    Fetterman Loses It, House Covers For Hegseth, & Global Alliances Collapse

  8. Sep 15

    Casinos, Cops, and Cover-Ups: The Dark Side of Las Vegas Media

    Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/eSNMUSY0Olo Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern geopolitics, media failure, and the covert mechanics driving global conflict. Joining Nolan Higdon is investigative reporter Brian Joseph to dissect how mainstream news organizations misdirect the public when covering municipal corruption, the limits of corporate media censorship, and the dark networks sustaining institutional abuse. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of international relations, but today's media landscapes often reduce complex global scandals to superficial headlines while ignoring deeper structural collusion. Brian joins Nolan to look past the surface-level narratives. We examine the pervasive realities of sex trafficking and pimping in Las Vegas, the embedded corruption within local law enforcement and casino operations, and the blackouts enforced by local newsrooms. This episode pulls back the curtain on why mainstream outlets fail to convince the public of political deception, the lack of institutional accountability in the U.S., and the corporate pressures that silence reporting on organized exploitation. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #BrianJoseph #LasVegas #CasinoCorruption #PoliceCorruption #SexTrafficking #MediaCensorship #InvestigativeJournalism #SinCity #CorporatePower #PoliticalDeception

    Casinos, Cops, and Cover-Ups: The Dark Side of Las Vegas Media
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Disinfo Detox is the podcast that cuts through the lies and scrubs propaganda from public discourse. Each episode, we break down major news stories, exposing the spin, omissions, and distortions that mainstream media won’t tell you about. With expert guests from journalism, academia, and media criticism, we dig deep into the legal battles, political maneuvering, and corporate influence shaping the news. Whether it’s government cover-ups, media bias, or the latest disinformation campaigns, we bring you the critical context you need to see through the noise.

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  • Creator
    Nolan Higdon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nolan Higdon
  • Show Website
    The Disinfo Detox

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