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The Disinfo Detox

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

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00:27:18

Why Don’t We Teach Kids to Think Critically About the...

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2025/04/18

This week on The Disinfo Detox, we're joined by media literacy expert Frank Baker to unpack a pressing—and too often ignored—question: Why isn’t media literacy a national priority in American schools? We kick off with a recent New York Times article that spotlights how unprepared teenagers are when navigating today’s complex media landscape. From viral misinformation to AI-generated content, students are flying blind—and it’s costing them.Frank shares why U.S. schools lag so far behind on

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00:06:15

Robert McChesney Remembered as Steve Macek Dismantles...

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2025/04/18

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

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00:22:15

How Budget Cuts Are Destroying College from the...

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2025/04/09

🎙️ 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

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00:30:41

Trump vs. The First Amendment: A Deep Dive into the...

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2025/04/04

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

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00:18:39

AI’s Flaws Are Bigger Than You Think—Here’s Why (w/...

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2025/04/02

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

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00:53:45

Your Child’s Data Is for Sale: The Dark Side of...

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2025/03/18

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

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00:29:44

Exposing the AI Hype: The Truth Behind Silicon...

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2025/03/12

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

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00:24:23

The Science Cover-Up: Why the News is Failing You

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2025/03/09

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

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00:14:32

Joe Rogan: From Cage Fighter to Lapdog

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2025/03/09

In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, media scholar Nolan Higdon takes a scalpel to Joe Rogan’s transformation from a no-holds-barred media outsider to a comfortable conduit for establishment narratives. Once a skeptic of power, Rogan now spends more time boosting White House talking points and billionaire-approved takes than challenging them. So what happened? Was it the Spotify deal? The lure of elite access? Or was he never as independent as we thought? Tune in for a no-BS breakdown of how

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00:24:31

The Disinfo Detox: Oligarchy, Media Influence &...

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2025/03/05

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

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00:49:51

Media Meltdown Over JFK Files—What Are They Hiding?

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2025/03/02

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

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00:33:34

Remote Learning Exposed – Insights from Adam Bessie

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2025/02/28

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

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00:40:18

Are News Deserts Silencing Your Community? The Truth...

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2025/02/28

In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we dive into a journalism crisis you rarely hear about on mainstream news: the rise of news deserts—communities left uninformed as local newsrooms disappear. Without local journalists holding power to account, critical issues go unreported, and communities are left in the dark.But in Martinez, California, one journalist is fighting back. Craig Lazzeretti saw firsthand the impact of shrinking newsrooms on his community and decided to take action. He launched a

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00:34:23

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of Labor: Breaking...

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2025/02/17

In this episode of DisinfoDetox, we’re cutting through corporate media spin to uncover the real impact ofPresident Trump’s second-term labor policies. What do his NLRB appointmentsmean for workers? How will his administration shape the future of organizedlabor? To break it all down, we’re joined by Caroline Luce, Project Director atUCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment and chair of theCommunications Committee of UC-AFT. Caroline specializes in labor history,immigration, and

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00:34:19

Would the fate of the Palestinians be different under...

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2025/02/17

In this episode of Disinfo Detox, we cut through the corporate media spin on President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza. While mainstream outlets offer little clarity—or outright misrepresent the issue—we’re diving into the deeper implications of this rhetoric and the media’s role in shaping public perception.Joining me is Robin Andersen, an award-winning writer, media critic, and Professor Emerita at Fordham University. She has written extensively for FAIR, Project Censored,

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00:32:24

From Fake News to Gag Orders: Trump’s Legal Battles...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of Disinfo Detox, we’re peeling back the layers of legal battles, media manipulation, and hush-money scandals surrounding Donald Trump and the press. From lawsuits and gag orders to corporate media’s complicity in shaping the narrative, we expose the stories the mainstream won’t touch—or won’t tell you the whole truth about.To help us break it all down, we’re joined by Mickey Huff, Distinguished Director of the Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College, Director of Project

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