Nolan Higdon

The Disinfo Detox

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Disinfo Detox is the podcast that cuts through the lies and scrubs propaganda from public discourse. Each episode, we break down major news stories, exposing the spin, omissions, and distortions that mainstream media won’t tell you about. With expert guests from journalism, academia, and media criticism, we dig deep into the legal battles, political maneuvering, and corporate influence shaping the news. Whether it’s government cover-ups, media bias, or the latest disinformation campaigns, we bring you the critical context you need to see through the noise.

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Nolan Higdon

Episodes

Are News Deserts Silencing Your Community? The Truth They’re Not Telling You! (w/Craig Lazzeretti) 28.02.2025 40:18

In this episode of The Disinfo Detox , we dive into a journalism crisis you rarely hear about on mainstream news: the rise of news deserts—communities left uninformed as local newsrooms disappear. Without local journalists holding power to account, critical issues go unreported, and communities are left in the dark. But in Martinez, California, one journalist is fighting back. Craig Lazzeretti saw...

Trump’s Second Term and the Future of Labor: Breaking Down the NLRB with Caroline Luce 17.02.2025 34:23

In this episode of DisinfoDetox, we’re cutting through corporate media spin to uncover the real impact ofPresident Trump’s second-term labor policies. What do his NLRB appointmentsmean for workers? How will his administration shape the future of organizedlabor? To break it all down, we’re joined by Caroline Luce, Project Director atUCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment and chair of...

Would the fate of the Palestinians be different under a President Harris? w/Robin Andersen 17.02.2025 34:19

In this episode of Disinfo Detox , we cut through the corporate media spin on President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza. While mainstream outlets offer little clarity—or outright misrepresent the issue—we’re diving into the deeper implications of this rhetoric and the media’s role in shaping public perception. Joining me is Robin Andersen , an award-winning writer, media cri...

From Fake News to Gag Orders: Trump’s Legal Battles with the Press w/Mickey Huff 13.02.2025 32:24

In this episode of Disinfo Detox, we’re peeling back the layers of legal battles, media manipulation, and hush-money scandals surrounding Donald Trump and the press. From lawsuits and gag orders to corporate media’s complicity in shaping the narrative, we expose the stories the mainstream won’t touch—or won’t tell you the whole truth about. To help us break it all down, we’re joined by Mickey Huff...