Episodios

  • SCOTUS ruling reveals media split over "gender-affirming care": Bias Breakdown

    SCOTUS ruling reveals media split over "gender-affirming care": Bias Breakdown
    Jun 24 2025
    In episode 25 of Bias Breakdown, we unpack how the media is framing the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on transgender medical treatments for minors. From the language used in headlines to the studies each side highlights, the coverage reveals a clear partisan split. We break down the selective word choice and bias shaping the narrative — and take a closer look at where most Americans really stand on the issue.
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    10 m
  • Protests or riots? Media wages war for control of narrative: Bias Breakdown

    Protests or riots? Media wages war for control of narrative: Bias Breakdown
    Jun 17 2025
    In episode 24 of Bias Breakdown, we dive into how the media labels demonstrations when they take a violent turn. Protest or riot — and why does that word choice matter? Left- and right-leaning media are fighting for control of the narrative after crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles to push back against arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We break down the diverging coverage and examine how selective language choices reflect deeper political biases in the press.
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    13 m
  • Media control or accountability? Court says Trump can ban AP: Bias Breakdown

    Media control or accountability? Court says Trump can ban AP: Bias Breakdown
    Jun 10 2025
    In Episode 23 of Bias Breakdown, we dive into the latest legal battle between President Donald Trump and the media—this time involving the Associated Press and its revoked access to the White House over a terminology dispute. An appeals court ruled that the president has the authority to bar the AP from the Oval Office, and media reactions have split sharply along partisan lines. In today's episode, we analyze how left-leaning outlets frame the decision as an attack on press freedom, while right-leaning outlets view it as a justified move to hold biased media accountable.
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    9 m
  • Legacy media clash over Elon Musk's White House exit: Bias Breakdown

    Legacy media clash over Elon Musk's White House exit: Bias Breakdown
    Jun 3 2025
    Elon Musk has wrapped up his temporary role as a White House advisor — and the media firestorm surrounding his exit is in full swing. In episode 22 of Bias Breakdown, we break down how left-leaning outlets portray Musk and DOGE in a damning light, while right-leaning outlets praise his push for government cutbacks. From black eye metaphors and drug abuse allegations to claims of 300,000 deaths linked to DOGE budget cuts, we cut through the media noise to examine what Musk's role actually was — and what the media left out.
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    10 m
  • Cover-up or conspiracy? Media split on timing of Biden's cancer: Bias Breakdown

    Cover-up or conspiracy? Media split on timing of Biden's cancer: Bias Breakdown
    May 20 2025
    Former President Biden's announcement of stage 4 cancer coincided with a news cycle dominated by negative publicity — including the release of new books and leaked audio tapes putting his mental fitness in the spotlight. In episode 21 of Bias Breakdown, we dive into how the media are covering the story — with right-leaning outlets suggesting a strategic "cover-up," while left-leaning voices dismiss those claims as "conspiracy theories." Beyond the partisan noise, what do we actually know, and what remains unclear about his diagnosis? We examine how both sides of the media are grappling with serious questions about transparency and timing.
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    12 m
  • Sen. Fetterman's fitness for office and the media flip: Bias Breakdown

    Sen. Fetterman's fitness for office and the media flip: Bias Breakdown
    May 13 2025
    In this week's episode of Bias Breakdown, we examine the evolving media narratives surrounding Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman. Once shielded by left-leaning outlets following his stroke and recovery, Fetterman now faces growing criticism from those same sources. During the 2022 midterm elections, right-leaning media were critical of Fetterman's ability to serve in the Senate, but are now focusing their criticism on left-leaning coverage of the Democratic senator. In Episode 20 of Bias Breakdown, we explore what prompted this reversal in media narratives and how shifting political ideology may be influencing how both sides of the media cover Fetterman.
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    16 m
  • Media split on US-born children sent with deported mothers: Bias Breakdown

    Media split on US-born children sent with deported mothers: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 29 2025
    In this week’s episode of Bias Breakdown, we analyze an immigration case dominating the news cycle. Two women from Honduras, who were in the country illegally, received deportation orders from ICE. On Friday, they were sent back to their country of origin—along with their U.S.-born children.Left-leaning outlets focus on due process concerns and claims that the children should not have been removed, while right-leaning outlets emphasize the mothers’ legal custody and their decision to take the children.In Episode 19 of Bias Breakdown, we examine how divided media coverage is shaping public perception, with outlets presenting the case as if arguing before a jury—each trying to persuade its audience through a political lens.
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    14 m
  • Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown

    Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode of Bias Breakdown, we explore the contentious case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, whose deportation to El Salvador and alleged MS-13 gang ties have sparked a national debate. Media outlets across the political spectrum have framed his story in starkly contrasting ways: left-leaning sources emphasize his role as a father from Maryland who deserves a chance to return to the U.S. for due process, while conservative outlets focus on his alleged gang affiliations and undocumented status to justify his deportation. As the legal questions surrounding his removal and potential return remain unresolved, the case could ultimately return to the Supreme Court for further clarification. In episode 18 of Bias Breakdown, we analyze how these dramatically different portrayals are shaping public perception.
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    21 m