Truthmonger. I write books, teach students and make podcasts about you being smarter about misinformation. #WeAreAltGov #DetectingDeception https://bit.ly/UnSpunPod
Today in detecting deception is a straw man. It's where you pretend someone said something they didn't because it's easier for you to argue against the straw man than with what they actually said. It's a tactic in a bad faith argument.
Quality and reality-based local news and journalism are essential for democracy to function. MAGA FCC-Chairman Brendan Carr wants to accelerate local TV station consolidation and obliterate limits on conglomerate owners like Sinclair, Nexstar etc.. Great podcast @drsturg.bsky.social
Professor Amanda SturgillWhen people are ignorant, it is easier to manipulate them. New UnSpun podcast journal club episode this week is an article measuring how news broadcasts now have less news in them. Find it here or where you pod. bit.ly/UnSpunPod