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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
  • 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
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