Best Disinformed Content Media Podcasts (2025)

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Before the 14th: Black Activists and the Battle for Citizenship 45:36

22h ago45:36

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In light of this week's Supreme Court hearing that could redefine birthright citizenship in the United States, we’re revisiting one of our most insightful episodes from 2019. Historian and legal scholar Martha S. Jones joins The Electorette to discuss her groundbreaking book, Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America. …

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Creationism, AI, and techno-oligarchy: Understanding the new age of pseudoscience 1:12:49

1d ago1:12:49

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Episode Summary Donald Trump's second presidential administration has been remarkably different from his first one, primarily through his acceptance of long-standing reactionary goals to attack government and expertise—particularly federal agencies that produce and teach science such as NASA, the National Institutes for Health, and the Department o…

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The ACLU vs. Trump’s Executive Order: A Legal Fight to Protect the Vote 27:55

7d ago27:55

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In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner is joined by Sophia Lin Lakin, Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, to discuss the organization’s leading legal challenge against a dangerous new executive order from Donald Trump. While the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate, this executive order picks up where it left off—imposi…

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Who Gets to Choose Your Doctor? The Supreme Court Case That Could Reshape Medicaid 30:00

13d ago30:00

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What happens when states gain the power to decide which healthcare providers Medicaid recipients can access? In this episode, host Jen Taylor-Skinner is joined by Elizabeth Taylor, Executive Director of the National Health Law Program, to break down the high-stakes Supreme Court case Medina v. South Atlantic. At its core, the case challenges whethe…

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Exploring TikTok as a Virtual Community (Alyssa, Giovanna, and Kahmari) 26:58

1M ago26:58

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In this episode, Alyssa, Kahmari, and Giovanna explore the intricacies of virtual communities on TikTok. They discuss various scholarly articles and personal insights into how virtual communities function as communities of practice, the impact of algorithms, and the role of influencers. Key points include the positives and negatives of TikTok's alg…

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Economic Chaos, by Design: Why economic instability is a feature, not a bug, of Trump-era policy 32:51

1M ago32:51

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Tariffs, Tax Cuts & the Corporate Scam Economy In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner sits down with Lindsay Owens, Executive Director of Groundwork Collaborative, to dissect the chaos of Trump’s economic policies—and the hidden logic behind them. From erratic tariff announcements to the looming extension of the 2017 tax cuts f…

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The Social Spiral (Isabella, Kayla, and Mohammad) 14:34

1M ago14:34

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Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. From creating connections, building up careers, and just pure entertainment. However, as social media has its pros there are also its cons which go much deeper than its typical technological capabilities. Isabella, Kayla, and Mohammad go in depth on the major effects social media has on one’s menta…

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The Digital Green Book: Fighting Disinformation and Reclaiming Our Digital Power 26:17

1M ago26:17

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What happens when disinformation meets cutting-edge AI—and Black communities are caught in the crosshairs? In this powerful episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner speaks with Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, about the alarming rise in AI-generated political disinformation targeting Black voters. Together, they unpack how misi…

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Power, Politics & the Grid: Kate Gordon on America’s Energy Crossroads 44:43

2M ago44:43

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What if the clean energy revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here, quietly reshaping global power, American manufacturing, and the way we heat our homes? In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner sits down with energy policy expert Kate Gordon to unpack the largest climate investment in U.S. history—and why most Americans barely …

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The ‘cancel culture’ myth was always about censoring the center-to-left 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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Episode Summary For decades, the American far-right has been screeching constantly that its activists and politicians are being censored by “cancel culture.” It’s nonsense, of course, because almost invariably everyone who supposed canceled ends up with a huge media following and a very profitable victim narrative. But the lies about mass censors…

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Discerning Truth in the AI Era (Michelle and Ryan) 20:43

2M ago20:43

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In this episode, Ryan and Michelle dive into the critical topic of disinformation, explaining its distinction from misinformation. They explore the historical context of disinformation, its modern amplification through technology like generative AI and DeepFakes, and the real-world impacts these technologies have already had. The discussion highlig…

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Special Coverage: Is Dr. Oz Qualified to Lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? A Conversation with Nourbese Flint 18:50

2M ago18:50

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The Senate Finance Committee just advanced the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), bringing his confirmation one step closer to reality. In this bonus episode, Jen Taylor-Skinner is joined by Nourbese Flint, president of All* Above All, for a critical conversation about what’s at stake. CMS over…

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What Does Rural America Want? A Conversation with Sarah Jaynes of the Rural Democracy Initiative 39:50

2M ago39:50

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How can we combat disinformation in rural communities and empower voters with accurate information? In this episode, host Jen Taylor-Skinner sits down with Sarah Jaynes, Executive Director of the Rural Democracy Initiative, to explore how grassroots efforts, local media, and community influencers are pushing back against misinformation and mobilizi…

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Misinformation: Are You Sure That's What They Meant? (Cassidy, Evelyn, and Isaak) 25:16

2M ago25:16

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Hop into the echo chamber of misinformation-information with Cassidy, Evelyn, and Isaak to learn about some common examples of bias controlling our interpretations of events. Whether in media, the news, or just everyday occurrences, your personal world view can shape how you understand something that seemingly has a definite meaning. In this episod…

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Brazil's Aos Fatos' Director of Innovation on Creating Bots that Tackle Misinformation and More Imaginative Ways of Using AI in Journalism 48:33

2M ago48:33

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In a new episode of AI-FLUENT, I am talking to Bruno Fávero, a journalist who became Director of Innovation at one of Brazil's leading fact-checking websites Aos Fatos. They developed their own bots that tackle misinformation and tools that not only document digital lies and hate but also how the "distorted algorithms" of apps and platforms contrib…

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She Waited 20 Hours for Care—The Abortion Ban Cost Her Life | Amber Thurman's Mother Speaks Out 43:56

2M ago43:56

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Amber Nicole Thurman was a 28-year-old medical assistant, devoted mother from Georgia, and one of the first women to die following the Dobbs decision. In August 2022, she sought a medication abortion due to an unplanned pregnancy. Following the procedure, she experienced severe complications, including a grave infection. Despite her critical condit…

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India’s Tattle Co-Founder Tarunima Prabhakar on Future of AI in Addressing Harmful Online Content and Fighting Misogyny with Equitable AI 47:19

3M ago47:19

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Tattle, one of India's pioneering civic tech organisations using AI to combat online gender-based violence. In this new episode of AI-FLUENT, Tattle's co-founder Tarunima Prabhakar shares insights into Tattle's innovative projects, including Uli, which helps women navigate harmful online content, and their Deepfake Analysis Unit deployed during Ind…

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Exploring the World of Content Reuse (Bevin, Givana, and Luke) 14:12

3M ago14:12

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In this episode, Bevin, Givana, and Luke discuss the concept of remixes in pop culture and media, inspired by Kirby Ferguson's YouTube video 'Everything is a Remix.' They explore how social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube borrow features from each other, and how this concept extends to music, art, and television. They also delve…

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The SAVE Act: The Biggest Voter Suppression Bill in U.S. History? | A Deep Dive with Eliza Sweren-Becker from the Brennan Center for Justice 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Congressional Republicans have fast-tracked the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—legislation that could disenfranchise tens of millions of American voters by imposing strict new citizenship verification requirements. Is this bill really about election integrity, or is it an unprecedented voter suppression effort? Host Jen Taylor-…

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Rana Arafat on AI Manipulation, Disinformation and Algorithmic Bias during India’s 2024 Elections and the Israel-Gaza War 40:33

3M ago40:33

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We usually talk about biased data and inaccurate interpretations regarding technology that comes from the East, China for example. Yet we rarely discuss the lack of transparency and biased data produced by Western tech companies. So it was refreshing to have this conversation with Rana Arafat, Assistant Professor in Digital Journalism at City, Univ…

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Transforming Postpartum Care: Addressing America's Maternal Health Crisis | Natalie Davis of United States of Care 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins The Electorette host Jen Taylor-Skinner to examine the critical postpartum care crisis in the United States. Despite being a high-income nation, America’s maternal mortality rates highlight significant gaps in postpartum support. Davis discusses The 100 Weeks Project, a groundbreaking initiative de…

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The NAACP’s Fight for Democracy: Patrice Willoughby on 2024, Project 2025 & Black Voter Power 43:37

3M ago43:37

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For over a century, the NAACP has been a driving force in the fight for civil rights, shaping American democracy through groundbreaking legal victories, grassroots activism, and political advocacy. From dismantling segregation in Brown v. Board of Education to championing the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, the NAACP’s impact is undeniable. An…

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Marius Dragomir on How Big Tech Turned from Solution to Problem, and the Future of Public Service Media in a Hyper-personalised Storytelling World 59:20

3M ago59:20

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Marius Dragomir, the Founding Director of the Media and Journalism Research Centre, shares with me the most surprising findings from his recent research on propaganda narratives, as well as the revealing discoveries about ownership and financial aspects of the 100 AI tools most used by journalists. Remember that 67 % of these 100 tools lack critica…

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Liberalism’s epistemic crisis enabled Donald Trump’s victories 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

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Episode Summary Donald Trump is now once again the president of the United States, but his victory in 2024 was more than just a victory for himself or the Republican Party, it actually is part of a larger advancement that is happening across many different countries around the globe for right-wing reactionary parties who are sometimes incorrectly …

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India's Factly Founder Rakesh Dubbudu on Misinformation Trends, DeepSeek's Signal to the Media Industry, and Tech Giants' Political Allegiances 58:25

3M ago58:25

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Do you believe you care about facts more than people in India? For a split second, did you notice any bias in your quick mental response? Whom do you trust more when it comes to news: a well-established media brand or your closest friend who runs a popular current affairs YouTube channel? Who do you think is more likely to spread misinformation? As…

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Will Texas Ever Turn Blue? Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing Project Discusses the Power of Black & Latino Coalitions 44:57

3M ago44:57

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Is it possible to turn Texas Blue? Especially considering the large Latino, and Black voters in the state who share political interests like climate justice, housing justice, and immigration reform. Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing Project, or TOP, joins Jen Taylor-Skinner, on The Electorette, to discuss how they are using collective organizin…

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Trump’s looming attack on higher education 1:12:06

3M ago1:12:06

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Episode Summary The second term of Donald Trump has officially begun, but despite all the things he’s unveiled in the past several weeks, we don’t know fully what his policies are going to be over the next four years. That is in part because Trump himself is a very erratic figure who says things that are nonsensical, even by his own standards. Whil…

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Mariano Blejman, CEO of SmartStory.ai and Founder of Media Party, on Neuroscience and How It Helps to Understand Audience Behaviour and News Consumption 37:59

4M ago37:59

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Why do we choose to read or watch something - are we manipulated by algorithms? Do we have any cognitive independence? How and where will we receive news in the near future? In a world where the majority of content will be created by AI, how will we know whom to trust? And what does neuroscience tell us about all of that? In a nutshell, these are t…

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Can We Stop the Gun Violence Crisis Even With a Legislative Gridlock? 58:27

4M ago58:27

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The gun violence crisis in America has shown little signs of slowing, and even though most Americans are desperate to stop the violence, congressional gridlock prevents us from making progress. Guns Down America—an organization focused on building a future with fewer guns, weakening the gun industry, and building political and cultural support for …

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Trump won’t deliver for voters, but do Democrats actually want to defeat him? 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

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Episode Summary As Donald Trump’s second presidential administration takes shape with a host of controversial and unpopular executive orders and numerous unqualified and bizarre nominees like Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth, it raises the question, is this what his voters asked for? That question is actually a lot more difficult to answer than i…

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Madhav Chinnappa on How to Get from an Electric Bike to a Jet Plane Phase of Using Generative AI in Journalism and Beyond 48:58

4M ago48:58

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Technology has a value but doesn't have values, reminds us Madhav Chinnappa. It's up to us humans who have values to define how the technology will be used and whether it will bring more good than evil. The majority of us are now in a so-called efficiency phase of using AI tools, thinking mainly about how to optimise things. However, those who will…

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