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Mike Graham has been at the front line of mainstream media for four decades. His tales from the dark side of newspaper propaganda and political double-dealing will confirm your worst suspicions of an establishment stitch-up. In this fast-moving account of just some of his experiences on Fleet Street and in the broadcasting business you’ll hear about cosy agreements made between Prime Ministers and media bosses. You’ll listen to astonishing accounts of private dinners, secret deals and even one offer of spying for the Foreign Office.

A fun, authoritative and alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they've been used over time. Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal. The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors. And Churchill was not the man that people love to remember. Journalist and author Otto English takes apart 10 of the greatest lies from history and shows how our present continues to be twisted and manipulated by the fabrications of the past.

In today’s chaotic world, where the multiplication of information sources creates competing narratives, credibility is the key to winning the war of ideas. This is the reason why governments and corporations resort to astroturfing - creation of ostensibly grassroots movements set up to advance political agendas and commercial campaigns. The democratization of information and polarization of politics offer a perfect storm.

Since the start of the Trump era, the United States and the Western world has finally begun to wake up to the threat of online warfare and the attacks from Russia. The question no one seems to be able to answer is: What can the West do about it? Central and Eastern European states, however, have been aware of the threat for years. Nina Jankowicz has advised these governments on the front lines of the information war. The lessons she learnt from that fight—and from her attempts to get US congress to act—make for essential listening.

You'd think we were living in the golden age of science and reason. But the truth is far more sinister, says Austin Ruse. We're actually living in the age of the low information voter, easily misled by all-too-convincing false statistics and studies. In Fake Science, Ruse debunks so-called "facts" used to advance political causes one after the other, revealing how poorly they stand up to actual science.

In this genre-bending memoir, Leigh Claire La Berge reflects on her stint at one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the country and what it teaches us about the absurdity of work—for readers of Bullshit Jobs and fans of Office Space and Sorry to Bother You While headlines...

In Hate Crime Hoax, professor Wilfred Reilly examines over 100 widely publicized incidents of so-called hate crimes that never actually happened. With a critical eye and attention to detail, Reilly debunks these fabricated incidents - many of them alleged to have happened on college campuses - and explores why so many Americans are driven to fake hate crimes. We're not experiencing an epidemic of hate crimes, Reilly concludes - but we might be experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of hate crime hoaxes. 

If you’ve ever looked at the inflamed state of religion and politics and thought, “Jesus Christ, these people are the opposite of Jesus Christ,” bestselling author John Fugelsang presents a deeply irreverent guide to 2000 years of authoritarian Christian power—the world’s most...

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your guide through this maze of modern life. It covers essential critical thinking skills as well as giving insight into how your brain works and how to avoid common pitfalls in thinking. They discuss the difference between science and pseudoscience, how to recognise common science news tropes, how to discuss conspiracy theories with that crazy colleague of yours and how to apply all of this to everyday life. As fascinating as it is entertaining, this enthralling audiobook is your essential guide to our increasingly confusing world. 

Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States has sold over 2.5 million copies and is still required reading in some high school and college classrooms. But its polemic rewriting of American history as a story of oppression is an agenda-driven fairy tale that has no place in academia. In Debunking Howard Zinn, Mary Grabar debunks Howard Zinn’s lies and traces the damage his mega-bestseller has done to American education, culture, and politics.  

Advanced AI technology is now able to create video of people doing things they never did, in places they have never been, saying things they never said. In the hands of rogue states, terrorists, criminals or crazed individuals, they represent a disturbing new threat to democracy and personal liberty. Deep Fakes can be misused to shift public opinion, swing Presidential elections, or blackmail, coerce, and silence individuals. 

Welcome to 2 Fake SEALs, the podcast hosted by AJ Buckley and Tyler Grey! Known for their roles on SEAL Team, these two dive into real-life adventures beyond Hollywood. From off-grid living and survival skills to prepping, preparedness, and overland journeys, they bring their passion for self-reliance to every episode. Whether you’re a fan of the show or just love a good adventure story, 2 Fake SEALs is the podcast you need to hear!

From immigration to gun control to COVID-19 and everything in between, the fake news media spreads misinformation like wildfire. Too often, their misinformation is peddled by the very government agencies meant to protect us. But fear not; for now, you have the power to set the record straight. Introducing Fake News Exposed: 25 of the Worst Media Lies About Conservatives, Guns, COVID, and Everything Else. This riveting listen dismantles and debunks over two dozen misinformation campaigns from both the legacy media and government, leaving no stone unturned.

Americans are Being Misled by the Mainstream News Media. The misrepresentations and biased reporting by legacy media undermine the public trust and threaten our Republic. While fake news touches almost everyone, no American president bore the brunt of media attacks like President Donald J. Trump, his Administration, and his family.

A satirical look at mysteries/unknown & current affairs from a group of people with a wealth of experience in the "real world" where everything is not always as it seems.......

Do you feel that over this past decade, reality has become socially "programmed," choreographed, and all about presentation? You sit there saying, "This isn't normal." As society slides backward from chaos into ignorance - we personally hold a deep-dread for what's next: an undeniable undercurrent forms. We find ourselves asking:"Has America - or this world - lost its fusking mind?!""I don't feel like I fit into this ever-changing post-truth world."If these feelings resonate, stick around. You aren't losing your mind; you are waking up to see that our populace has grown programmed, numb, and ...

American Exceptionalism and American Innocence examines the stories we’re told that lead us to think that the U.S. is a force for good in the world, regardless of slavery, the genocide of indigenous people, and the more than a century’s worth of imperialist war that the U.S. has wrought on the planet. Roberto Sirvent and Danny Haiphong detail just what Captain America’s shield tells us about the pretensions of U.S. foreign policy, how Angelina Jolie and Bill Gates engage in humanitarian imperialism, and more.

Americans Continue to be Misled by the Mainstream News Media. The biased and inaccurate reporting by legacy media undermine the public trust and threaten our Republic. While fake news touches almost everyone, no American president bore the brunt of media attacks like President Donald J. Trump, his Administration and his family.

From florist to fraudster, leaving a trail of destruction from North Cork, to Waterford, to Clare, to Wexford and through the midlands ... learn how mistress of re-invention, Catherine O'Brien, scammed her way around rural Ireland.An investigate podcast series by Irish Examiner Journalist Ann Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Uma mentira pode dar a volta ao mundo no mesmo tempo que a verdade leva para calçar seus sapatos." Mark Twain Aos olhos dos seus eleitores, as deficiências dos líderes populistas se transformam em qualidades, sua inexperiência demonstra que não pertencem ao círculo da "velha política"...