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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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00:26:07

Inside the Democratic Party’s Dirty Secrets: Former...

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2025/10/27

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Michael Anthony Gatto — former California State Assemblymember and one of Sacramento’s most independent lawmakers — for a raw and revealing conversation about corruption, campaign finance, and what’s broken inside the Democratic Party.From backroom deals and money in politics to the systemic failures that keep reform impossible, Gatto offers an insider’s perspective on how the system really works — and what it will take to change

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00:20:05

AI Hype Is Out of Control — Here’s What Librarians...

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2025/10/20

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Alison Macrina — founder of the Library Freedom Project and the Library Freedom Institute — to uncover what Big Tech doesn’t want you to know about AI hype, privacy, and the future of libraries.From Silicon Valley’s promises to the quiet power struggles happening in local libraries, Macrina breaks down how the AI gold rush threatens intellectual freedom — and why librarians are on the front lines of the fight for digital rights.The

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00:19:28

The Secret Industry of Paid Protests — Exposed by the...

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2025/10/14

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Adam Swart — founder of Crowds on Demand, the original paid protesting firm — to explore the hidden industry behind modern political theater.From campaign rallies to corporate publicity stunts, Swart pulls back the curtain on how “manufactured” crowds have shaped American politics and media narratives for over a decade.The conversation dives deep into questions of authenticity, influence, and democracy in an era where spectacle often

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00:20:57

RFK Jr.’s Health Revolution: Fact, Fiction, or Fear?...

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2025/10/06

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Wynn Tranfield — STEM Librarian at the University of California, Santa Cruz — to unpack the media frenzy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.From the Trump–Pfizer deal to the politicization of public health, this episode dives into the complex intersections of science, policy, and propaganda. Tranfield brings a researcher’s perspective to viral claims about “Big Pharma,” life expectancy,

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00:30:12

What Popular Culture Can Teach Us About Power and...

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2025/09/30

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Nicholas Baham III—professor of Ethnic Studies at California State University East Bay, author, and co-host of The People’s Detective podcast—to explore the power of art and popular culture as forms of political resistance. From jazz to hip-hop, film to literature, artists have long challenged systems of corruption, censorship, and inequality. Baham highlights why Oakland has been such a vital setting for cultural resistance and what

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00:19:03

Is Social Media Collapsing? Marketing Expert Explains...

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2025/09/29

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Matt Bailey, marketing strategist, educator, and founder of SiteLogic, to unpack the future of social media. With audiences shifting, ad dollars drying up, and creators struggling to adapt, Bailey explains why the social media industry may be reaching the end of an era—and what it means for advertisers, content creators, and the future of digital marketing.👉 Why “the end of social media” may already be here👉 How changes in

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00:30:56

Autism, Big Pharma, and the Politics of Pregnancy:...

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2025/09/23

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Dr. Anastasia Berg, PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at UC Davis, to unpack the White House’s controversial claims about acetaminophen (Tylenol), pregnancy, and autism.In a recent press conference, President Trump and top officials announced changes to FDA drug labeling, warning pregnant women about acetaminophen use and promoting leucovorin (a cancer drug) as a potential autism treatment. But are these claims backed by

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00:21:56

After Kirk: Can Empathy Save America From Itself? |...

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2025/09/23

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Scott Jamieson, co-founder of Inspire Citizens, to explore how global citizenship and empathy-driven education can heal toxic divisions and create a more democratic culture. In the wake of the post-Charlie Kirk assassination climate, where U.S. society revealed deep fractures, Jamieson argues that fostering empathy in schools is essential to building a more just, collaborative, and connected world.👉 Why global citizenship belongs at

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00:18:21

The Forgotten Side of Immigration—Professor John...

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2025/09/22

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with John Corbally, Professor of History at Diablo Valley College, to explore the untold stories behind America’s immigrant experience. Corbally’s new book, Enriching America: A World History of 20th Century Immigrant Families, draws on the voices of 60 families—many collected from community college students in Northern California—to reveal the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of those who built new lives in the United States.👉 John

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01:13:45

The Kirk Fallout: Late-Night TV Purges, Campus...

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2025/09/18

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon is joined by five powerhouse guests to unpack the chaos, censorship, and political fallout after the murder of Charlie Kirk. From late-night TV to college campuses, the ripple effects are everywhere—and the media spin machine is working overtime.👉 Craig Aaron (Free Press) on Jimmy Kimmel’s removal from ABC after his Kirk comments👉 Mickey Huff (Project Censored / Ithaca College) on the censorship wave gripping media and academia👉 Steve Macek on how

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00:35:04

Inside the CIA: Secrets, Scandals, and the Price of...

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2025/09/16

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with John Kiriakou—whistleblower, author, journalist, and former CIA officer—for a raw and revealing conversation about the intelligence community, courage, and the costs of telling the truth.Kiriakou made history as the first U.S. official to confirm the CIA’s use of waterboarding. For speaking out, he was sent to prison. In this powerful episode, he shares:👉 What life inside the CIA taught him about power and secrecy👉 The personal price

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00:44:01

Forget the Headlines—These 3 Books Tell the REAL...

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2025/09/15

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Andrew Tonkovich—host of Bibliocracy Radio—for a wide-ranging conversation about the books we should all be reading right now to better understand politics, power, and truth in the 21st century.Andrew makes the case for three essential reads:👉 The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord👉 Neoliberalism’s War on Higher Education by Henry A. Giroux👉 Alternative Facts by Emily GreenbergPlus, a special shoutout to writer Lisa Alvarez and

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00:31:37

Did Gavin Newsom & SEIU Just Sell Out Rideshare Drivers?

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2025/09/10

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon is joined by Brian Dolber—Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies and volunteer organizer with Rideshare Drivers United—and Alvaro Bolainez, a rideshare driver and Vice President of Rideshare Drivers United. Together, they break down the battle over AB1340, the SEIU and Gavin Newsom’s backroom deal that cut out drivers, and the broader fight against exploitation in the gig economy.In this eye-opening episode, Dolber and Bolainez

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01:08:27

Is Democracy Collapsing? Education, Foreign Policy &...

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2025/09/09

🔥 Special Crossover Episode: The Disinfo Detox x The Cultural Studies Podcast 🔥This week, Toby Miller hosts a powerful panel featuring Nolan Higdon, Steve Mack, and Robin Andersen, diving into some of the most pressing issues facing society today:The crisis in education and the collapse of democratic institutionsForeign policy hot spots, including Venezuela, Israel, and GazaDomestic unrest, such as the Tesla protests and No Kings Day demonstrationsThe broader question of hope in a world facing

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00:36:54

Taylor Lorenz, Bari Weiss & CBS—Who Really Controls...

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2025/09/08

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Mickey Huff—Director of Project Censored and Distinguished Director of the Park Center of Independent Media (PCIM) at Ithaca College—for a no-holds-barred conversation about the digital media environment as the new corporate media.Together, they break down:👉 Taylor Lorenz’s explosive reporting on dark money shaping Democratic Party narratives👉 David Pakman’s curious response—and what it reveals about media loyalty👉 Bari Weiss’s

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00:18:52

AI Can’t Write This: Why Human Writing Still Rules 🎙️

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2025/09/04

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Daniel Anderson, Director of the Carolina Digital Humanities and the Digital Innovation Lab at UNC, to explore the evolving role of writing in a world dominated by AI.Together, they unpack:👉 Why writing is more crucial than ever, even with AI tools at our fingertips👉 How AI is changing research, creativity, and critical thinking👉 The limits of relying on AI for truth, insight, and nuance👉 Practical strategies for cultivating

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00:38:02

Can You Really Trust Yourself Online? The Hidden...

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2025/08/28

🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Yotam Ophir, author of Misinformation and Society, to dig into the root causes of misinformation—why we fall for it, how it spreads, and what we can actually do about it.Together, they unpack:👉 How human bias fuels the spread of false information👉 Why misinformation thrives in our current media and political systems👉 The limits of fact-checking and quick fixes👉 What strategies really work to build a more informed and resilient

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00:28:02

From AI to Crypto: Why Your Wallet Is Losing the...

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2025/08/25

🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Mark Blyth—The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, Professor of International and Public Affairs, and Director of the Rhodes Center at Brown University—to tackle some of the biggest questions shaping our economic and political future.Together, they unpack:👉 Is the neoliberal era really coming to an end?👉 What Trump’s new tariffs signal for the economy—and for ordinary Americans👉 Whether AI will wipe out

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00:32:57

Why Schools Aren’t Failing—It’s the System That’s Broken

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2025/08/21

🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Neil Kraus, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, to expose the myths driving America’s education system, the failures of neoliberal politics, and what Democrats must do if they want to stand a chance against Trumpism.Together, they unpack:👉 How neoliberalism reshaped education—and not for the better👉 The false narratives both parties push about schools, students, and teachers👉 Why Democrats

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00:33:37

Faculty Beware: The Summer That Shook Higher Ed W/...

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2025/08/20

🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Trevor Griffey, VP of Legislation for the American Federation of Teachers, and Christina Ceisel, President of the California Faculty Association Fullerton Chapter, to break down what faculty in higher education should expect as they return to campus this year.Together, they unpack:👉 Administrative overreach and what it means for faculty autonomy👉 The evolving challenges in contract enforcement and labor protections👉 How faculty

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