Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPost-election training: Learn tell when newsmakers are being deceptive
Episode 47
After US voters cast their ballots, some folks may try to win by acting like the election was rigged, In this episode, DrSturg goes over several ways…
1 year, 2 months ago
Who lies more, liberals or conservatives (feat. Bill Adair)
Episode 46
How do you speak truth to power when people call you biased just for checking facts? This year features several high-stakes elections, and a new thre…
1 year, 2 months ago
What is sane washing and why do journalists do it?
Episode 45
If a politician says something that's garbled or hard to understand, a journalist's go-to is to not quote, but paraphrase. But does that do a disserv…
1 year, 2 months ago
The deception of division (feat. Craig Silverman)
Episode 44
When a politician wins by 51% and says everyone he represents agrees with him, that's a fallacy of division. DrSturg breaks down this common thinking…
1 year, 3 months ago
Disaster Disinformation hurts NC communities devastated by Hurricane Helene
Episode 43
Disinformation from both major political figures and social media randos has hurt relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Dr. Sturg breaks do…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Non-Profit Newsrooms Keep Investigative Reporting Vibrant
Episode 42
Although mainstream media is suffering economically, grant and membership supported non-profit news is thriving. DrSturg and Oklahoma Watch's Ted Str…
1 year, 3 months ago
When newsmakers avoid responsibility by blaming their accuser
Episode 41
When a newsmaker is accused of wrongdoing, there can be a pattern to their response. In this week's episode, Dr. Sturg teaches you about DARVO, an ac…
1 year, 3 months ago
How political movements recruit and use youth
Episode 40
When it comes to political movements, students and other young people are useful allies. In this episode, Dr. Sturg and author Kyle Spencer talk abou…
1 year, 3 months ago
Do journalists have ethics
Episode 39
One thing that separates professional journalists from content creators is their code of ethics. In this episode, Dr. Sturg breaks down what you shou…
1 year, 4 months ago
What to know about social media radicalization
Episode 38
Radicalized extremism led to Taylor Swift having to cancel Eras Tour concerts in Austria and continues to be a threat worldwide. And some people say …
1 year, 4 months ago