Episodios

  • Media split on US-born children sent with deported mothers: Bias Breakdown

    Media split on US-born children sent with deported mothers: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 29 2025
    In this week’s episode of Bias Breakdown, we analyze an immigration case dominating the news cycle. Two women from Honduras, who were in the country illegally, received deportation orders from ICE. On Friday, they were sent back to their country of origin—along with their U.S.-born children.Left-leaning outlets focus on due process concerns and claims that the children should not have been removed, while right-leaning outlets emphasize the mothers’ legal custody and their decision to take the children.In Episode 18 of Bias Breakdown, we examine how divided media coverage is shaping public perception, with outlets presenting the case as if arguing before a jury—each trying to persuade its audience through a political lens.
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    14 m
  • Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown

    Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode of Bias Breakdown, we explore the contentious case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, whose deportation to El Salvador and alleged MS-13 gang ties have sparked a national debate. Media outlets across the political spectrum have framed his story in starkly contrasting ways: left-leaning sources emphasize his role as a father from Maryland who deserves a chance to return to the U.S. for due process, while conservative outlets focus on his alleged gang affiliations and undocumented status to justify his deportation. As the legal questions surrounding his removal and potential return remain unresolved, the case could ultimately return to the Supreme Court for further clarification. In episode 18 of Bias Breakdown, we analyze how these dramatically different portrayals are shaping public perception.
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    21 m
  • Trump-backed budget proposal puts Medicaid in focus: Bias Breakdown

    Trump-backed budget proposal puts Medicaid in focus: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 15 2025
    Is Medicaid being gutted — or not touched at all? With Republicans pushing forward a sweeping federal budget plan backed by President Trump, one question is front and center: Is Medicaid on the chopping block? In episode 17 of Bias Breakdown, we unpack what the budget blueprint actually says, what it leaves out, and how both parties are using different analyses to make their case. We delve into what’s fact, what’s assumption, and what’s still up in the air regarding budget cuts.
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    12 m
  • Media predicts recession or boom amid tariffs, stock volatility: Bias Breakdown

    Media predicts recession or boom amid tariffs, stock volatility: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 8 2025
    In episode 16 of Bias Breakdown, we explore the divided media coverage following President Trump’s tariff announcement. While right-leaning networks predict a market recovery and economic boom, left-leaning media warn of a looming recession. We break down the media’s spin on market volatility, the differing economic outlooks, and how political biases in news coverage can shape public perception over major economic events.
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    12 m
  • How media chose sides in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election: Bias Breakdown

    How media chose sides in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election: Bias Breakdown
    Apr 1 2025
    As Judge Brad Schimel and Judge Susan Crawford battled for the bench in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, left-leaning and right-leaning outlets framed the race through drastically different lenses, turning a state judicial contest into a national political flashpoint. In episode 15 of Bias Breakdown, we explore how left-leaning outlets honed in on Elon Musk’s financial backing of Judge Schimel, painting it as a billionaire’s attempt to buy the court. Meanwhile, right-leaning media spotlighted Democratic donors’ focus on flipping congressional seats, portraying Judge Crawford’s campaign as a partisan power grab. Media narratives largely mirrored the interests of their aligned candidates, often omitting ethical concerns raised by the opposition. We break down the stark contrasts in coverage, revealing how each side shaped the election.
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    14 m
  • Trump's deportation flights and use of the Alien Enemies Act: Bias Breakdown

    Trump's deportation flights and use of the Alien Enemies Act: Bias Breakdown
    Mar 25 2025
    How did the same set of deportation flights produce such drastically different headlines? In this episode, we break down the legal battle over the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act—and the media’s role in shaping the narrative surrounding a judge’s ruling to halt the deportations. Left-leaning outlets have framed the flights as a violation of judicial authority, while right-leaning sources argue that the administration acted within its rights and complied with the court order. In Episode 14 of Bias Breakdown, we walk through the timeline of the flights, the judge’s ruling, and how different media sources have reported on the case, inserting their own political spin. We analyze the facts—and the narratives—so you can form your own opinion on this ongoing legal battle.
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    14 m
  • Biden's use of autopen and the legality of his pardons: Bias Breakdown

    Biden's use of autopen and the legality of his pardons: Bias Breakdown
    Mar 19 2025
    President Donald Trump has questioned former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign official documents and pardons. The Heritage Foundation sparked the debate, claiming Biden’s signatures on multiple documents appear identical, raising doubts about their authenticity. In episode 13 of Bias Breakdown, we'll analyze the media narratives, with right-leaning outlets focusing on concerns over Biden’s mental acuity and possible abuse of power, while left-leaning outlets downplay the issue, emphasizing that autopen use is legally sound and historically precedented.
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    15 m
  • The alleged Musk-Rubio feud and the bigger DOGE picture: Bias Breakdown

    The alleged Musk-Rubio feud and the bigger DOGE picture: Bias Breakdown
    Mar 11 2025
    In this week’s episode of Bias Breakdown, we explore the conflicting media narratives surrounding the alleged feud between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a closed-door cabinet meeting, as reported by The New York Times. Left-leaning outlets highlight the report’s allegations as chaos and dysfunction within the Trump Administration, while right-leaning outlets dismissed the report as part of a larger attempt by the left to discredit DOGE’s efforts to cut government waste. In episode 12 of Bias Breakdown, we delve into the facts of the story and the broader media division in covering Musk’s involvement with DOGE, shedding light on the contrasting ways different outlets frame his influence.
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    18 m
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