How Ideas Go From Unthinkable to Obvious (And Why Politicians Follow)

Political change doesn't start with politics. Evidence suggests something else happens first.

In this episode of UnSpun, we look at how media attention, repetition, and trust quietly shape what ideas feel acceptable long before policy is written. And news events like shooting protesters in Minneapolis can get liberals talking about gun rights and conservatives advocating for the right to protest a republican government.

Using real research and real-world examples,, explore how

• Media environments shape what politicians think voters want

• Repetition turns controversial ideas into “common sense”

• Attacking the press weakens accountability

• Social pressure locks new norms into place

This episode isn’t about telling you what to think.

It’s about helping you notice how the conversation itself gets shaped.

Stay sharp.

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