Episodes

  • Right-leaning outlets divide as Fox and Newsmax clash over Epstein: Bias Breakdown

    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

    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

    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
  • How US airstrike intel reports became a tool for partisan media: Bias Breakdown

    How US airstrike intel reports became a tool for partisan media: Bias Breakdown
    Jul 1 2025
    In Episode 26 of Bias Breakdown, we examine how news outlets framed the U.S. airstrikes on Iran through a political lens. As conflicting intelligence reports emerged, media coverage split along partisan lines — amplifying whichever assessment aligned with their stance on the strikes. We break down the competing narratives, explore public opinion polling, and highlight what the coverage reveals about media bias in reporting high-stakes global events.
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    10 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins