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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
  • 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
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