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Bias Breakdown

Bias Breakdown

By: Straight Arrow News
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Most Americans don’t trust the media because of political biases that have seeped into today’s journalism. Join Straight Arrow News as we break down bias in some of the week’s biggest stories, dissecting how narratives shift based on a news outlet’s left or right political bias. Here, you'll find a balanced approach to presenting the facts—stripped of political opinion—so you can form your own views on issues that matter to you. Welcome to The Bias Breakdown with your host, Karah Rucker. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Right-leaning outlets divide as Fox and Newsmax clash over Epstein: Bias Breakdown
    Jul 22 2025
    In episode 29 of Bias Breakdown, the Epstein files are creating a divide within right-leaning media over how—or whether—to cover the story. Two of the top conservative networks are at odds, reflecting a broader split within the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s handling of the case. Tune in as we explore the differences, the divide, and the reasons behind the silence—while the nation waits for answers in this high-profile investigation.
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    14 mins
  • Mamdani for NYC mayor splits the left in politics and the press: Bias Breakdown
    Jul 15 2025
    He’s the progressive candidate shaking up New York City politics — and he’s getting attention from both sides of the aisle. Right-leaning outlets are quick to sound the alarm over Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid. But it’s the split inside left-leaning media — led by The New York Times — that’s catching many by surprise. In Episode 28 of Bias Breakdown, we analyze how Mamdani’s rise is revealing a fracture in left-leaning narratives — and what it says about the media’s role in shaping political momentum.
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    9 mins
  • Trump tariffs or Powell policy? Who's to blame for high rates: Bias Breakdown
    Jul 8 2025
    In Episode 27 of Bias Breakdown, media coverage of the interest rate debate reveals a sharp partisan divide. As the Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates steady later this month, President Trump continues to push for cuts. Left-leaning outlets blame Trump’s tariff policies, while right-leaning networks fault Fed Chair Jerome Powell — choosing sides in a debate where the economic data is shared, but the narrative is not.
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    12 mins
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