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Journalism in the Age of AI: Truth, Tech, and Transparency
This week, Dr. Sturg looks at the accidental Signal chat leak involving U.S. officials and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, digs into the rising influence of artificial intelligence in journalism. AI too…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Journalism, Bias, and the Battle Over Truth
What does it mean for journalism to be “objective”—and has that ideal outlived its usefulness? In this episode, DrSturg traces the rise of objectivity as a professional norm, examine how it shaped ne…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Testing Boundaries: How Politicians and Media Shift Public Perception
How do once-radical ideas become mainstream? In this episode of UnSpun, explore the Overton Window—the concept that explains how political and social boundaries shift over time. From the Green New De…
Published on 8 months ago
The Press in an Oligarchy: How Power Controls the News
Who really controls the news? In this episode of UnSpun, we explore the role of the press in an oligarchy—where a small, powerful elite shapes public perception through media ownership, restricted ac…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
News vs. Opinion: How to Tell the Difference in Today’s Media Landscape
In today’s media landscape, distinguishing between news, commentary, and editorials has become harder than ever. With publications shifting editorial policies (like Jeff Bezos’ recent changes at the …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Weaponized Humor & The Decline of Investigative Journalism: Why Truth Is Under Attack
Ever notice how politicians & public figures claim their most controversial statements were "just a joke"? It’s not by accident. In this episode of UnSpun, we dive into how humor is used as a shield—…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Watchdog vs. Bureaucracy: Journalism’s Role in Government Accountability
Join DrSturg to explore the complex relationship between journalism and bureaucracy. From the history of the spoils system and civil service reform to modern challenges like restricted access and reg…
Published on 9 months ago
Why You're Addicted to Outrage: How feelings control what you do online
Social media manipulators are using age-old communication tactics to keep you angry and to get you to click and share. In this episode of UnSpun, learn the tactics that can change everything from wha…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The Dark Side of Social Proof: How Popularity Promotes Misinformation
In this episode of UnSpun, we look at social proof—how the popularity of an idea, product, or belief can influence our decisions in ways we don’t even realize. From political mandates to viral crowdf…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Access Journalism: Are journalists too close to the powerful?
Test the murky waters of access journalism—the practice of prioritizing relationships with sources over journalistic objectivity. Dr. Sturg discusses cases including the downfall of Harvey Weinstein,…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago