MEDIA BIAS

Dec 30 2024POLITICS

The Surprising War: Trump and Musk vs. Truth

Imagine if the whole world was talking about a new ice cream flavor, but you found out that a big factory was closing down. That's kinda what's happening with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While everyone's busy talking about Greenland and Panama, they're actually in a secret war. The target? Facts and

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Sex Work Debate and New York's Health Dilemma

A new documentary, "I Slept with 100 Men in One Day, " explores the harsh realities of sex work. The film's star, Lily Phillips, attempts to have sex with 100 men in a day, revealing the emotional and physical toll. Meanwhile, upstate New York faces a health crisis as hospitals receive more funds, b

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Rising Tide of Hate: A New Documentary on Antisemitism Hits Screens

Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up the rights to release "October H8te" in early 2025. This documentary, directed by Wendy Sachs, delves into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations since a Hamas attack on October 7. The film highlights protests on U. S. college campuses, where

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Unions' Secret Cash: The Inside Scoop

Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Why Believing in Conspiracies Can Predict Voting Habits

Donald Trump's presidential campaign was based on lies, yet he won. From the economy to immigration and abortion, his promises were far from the truth. Despite this, inflation is down, growth is up, and crime rates are low. Trump created a mindset where people could ignore facts and focus on hate in

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Is Science About Politics or Facts?

Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Why Double Standards Hurt Feminism

Feminism promotes independence, choice, and freedom from objectification. Yet, when it comes to women in politics, things get confusing. Democratic women are often praised, while Republicans face criticism. Take Usha Vance, wife of Senator J. D. Vance. She's highly educated and supports her husband,

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Bret Baier's Interviews: A Tale of Two Approaches

Bret Baier, a Fox News anchor, has a reputation for asking tough questions. But how he asks them can vary greatly, as seen in his recent interviews with former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. With Trump, Baier started off easy, asking about the most important issue facing th

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Fox News Flop: A Lesson in Media Bias and Preparation

Vice President Kamala Harris had a rough night during her Fox News interview with Bret Baier. The real story wasn't what she said, but what she didn't say. For the first time, a reporter directly asked about her role in allegedly hiding President Biden's declining mental fitness. This is a question

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