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They Stand Corrected

They Stand Corrected

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 The New Podcast Fighting for Truth. Lies and myths are societal poison. As we enter into an even worse era for the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation and “alternative facts,” we desperately need trustworthy sources of truth. News media should serve that role. When they don’t, we’re all in trouble. And sadly, every day, news organizations report some things that liars say without telling you what’s true. They give these folks platforms to spew dangerous nonsense. They even do this for terrorists. Who holds the media to account? Who fact checks the news? Now, there’s a podcast for that. Welcome to They Stand Corrected. In it, Josh tackles the systemic problems that need to be fixed. Each episode focuses on something big that the media keeps getting wrong, why it keeps happening, and what we can all do about it. Ciencia Ciencias Sociales Política y Gobierno
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  • Episode 62: Iran Intel/ Stunning Prediction

    Episode 62: Iran Intel/ Stunning Prediction
    Jun 25 2025
    If there's any time the media should be especially careful about providing fact-checked information and context, it should be when people are saying they're scared of World War III. Instead, in the wake of U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, we’ve been getting a rush of talking heads spouting all kinds of claims. Today, Josh explains what the media has failed to make clear about the intelligence on Iran’s nuclear capabilities; presidential powers; actions by previous U.S. administrations, and more. Meanwhile, just days before Israel attacked nuclear sites in Iran, the head of a group that follows the Middle East closely predicted what was about to happen. Yet much of the media refuses to hear from him. Gregg Roman of the Middle East Forum joins Josh to discuss some of the biggest media fails. Get the free newsletter at TheyStandCorrected.substack.com. To support the show (yes please!) and access exclusive content, become a paid subscriber or Founding Member. Or make a contribution at paypal.me/joshlevs. Curious about Jewish life? Get the free This Week Unpacked newsletter. Read about the father of the graphic novel, Yiddish curses, and much more. Thanks to a sponsored partnership, use this link and you’ll help support They Stand Corrected for a limited time: bit.ly/4lifWL5.
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    31 m
  • Episode 61: Josh in Tel Aviv

    Episode 61: Josh in Tel Aviv
    Jun 18 2025
    Since the previous episode, Josh has been living through history, and seeing first hand how reality can be so different from how it’s portrayed in the media. Today, he shares his experience of being stuck in Tel Aviv after learning during a 3 a.m. ride that Israel had launched a historic attack on key Iranian nuclear sites. Soon, he and his group were hiding in bomb shelters as The Islamic Republic of Iran began to rain huge numbers of missiles down on Israel. He takes you on the trek that allowed his delegation to make it to safety, including a passage that's usually off limits, and a late night flight that, ultimately, got them out of Iran’s reach. Along the way, Josh tells you crucial facts and context missing from the coverage in big media, including the reason “mutually assured destruction” does not work as a deterrent for Iran’s nuclear ambitions; the perils of a “failure of imagination”; and the inefficacy of a key international agency. He describes the “wild card” of the Iranian public, and how his own coverage of an uprising in Iran ended up being featured at the top of a PBS documentary. Plus, how the U.S. media’s obsession with politics and refusal to stop and think led it to carry a nonsensical “runaway angle” immediately after the news broke. And how the attention economy can lead people to endanger others. Meanwhile, Josh explains why his experience overseas helped him see the extent to which algorithms are dividing Americans no matter where they are. And he asks for your input on media coverage of events stateside, including protests and the National Guard deployment in California.
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    33 m
  • Episode 60: Military Parades

    Episode 60: Military Parades
    Jun 11 2025
    It’s a powerful example of why truth requires context. A big, expensive military parade is scheduled in Washington on June 14, the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army -- which just so happens to be Trump’s birthday. Protests are planned as well, many of which are organized under the banner “No Kings.” Today, Josh explains why it’s a crucial moment for the media to educate people about some basics of democracy, current events, and U.S. history. But superficial news coverage only makes political divides worse. Also, which U.S. military parade featured a giant bust of a president, and why a new poll of veterans is misleading. Plus, big media blew it so badly on coverage of an American and Israeli effort to bring aid to Gaza that the White House was able to call out the BBC and other media. It’s the exact opposite of how things should be. Meanwhile, The Washington Post had such an epic fail that it actually pulled something. And The New York Times’ lack of basic logic reared its head yet again.
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    28 m
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