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The Truth

Media Network 1000 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

We cover the major headlines worldwide, updates on the latest political, economic, and global events. We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know. We've covered your daily news fix, from breaking news to ongoing trends.

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The Media Isn't Just Biased. It's DESIGNED to Keep You Confused
The Media Isn't Just Biased. It's DESIGNED to Keep You Confused Aug 23, 2026 5892 In the years since October 7th, the world has been bitterly polarised over how to make sense of the violence. While polling shows that a majority of people do believe Israel’s actions amount to genocide - having witnessed it with their own eyes via their smartphones - it has been woefully hard to find mainstream media outlets in the West prepared to use this language. On Downstream this week, Aaro
Reform Promises “Military Operation” To Stop Migrant Boats
Reform Promises “Military Operation” To Stop Migrant Boats Aug 23, 2026 4657 The Ceuta migrant crisis effects continue to ripple throughout politics at home and abroad. Plus: Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pictured meeting with the Red Cross, her first sighting in over two years. Is the Burmese military leadership finally softening its stance on the controversial figure?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--64874
The Myth of the Free Marketplace of Ideas
The Myth of the Free Marketplace of Ideas Aug 22, 2026 4839 Joshua Citarella built his reputation by mapping synthetic e-deologies of terminally online politics, expressed in memes, micro-disputes and merch drops. Now the artist, Doomscroll host and Do Not Research founder has come to a blunter conclusion: it's time to lock in. Behind the seeming diversity of online politics, one ideology has already won: the technolibertarianism of the platforms and suppl
Burnham’s Devolution Revolution Funding Revealed
Burnham’s Devolution Revolution Funding Revealed Aug 22, 2026 5096 Burnham and Louise Haigh have unveiled their plans for funding devolution, do they stack up? Plus: A number of Burnham’s new ministers are under scrutiny for historic statements on Israel’s genocide, Spain’s army tries to stop African migrants entering its African enclave, and Diane Abbott has been re-admitted into the Labour Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca
Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment
Burnham Vows To Tackle Youth Unemployment Aug 21, 2026 5126 Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
Is Sitting Down Terrorism Now?
Is Sitting Down Terrorism Now? Aug 21, 2026 4268 Steven Methven reports from a Defend Our Juries protest during which multiple people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism, seemingly for just sitting down. Plus: We speak to Juliette Stevenson and a Palestinian student about their campaign to get education in the UKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
Who PROFITS from Genocide? The Arms Trade Uncovered
Who PROFITS from Genocide? The Arms Trade Uncovered Aug 20, 2026 5629 A new consensus has emerged in politics, seemingly overnight: we need more defence spending, and we need it now. But the Ministry of Defence has a record for waste that would put Tony Soprano to shame. £13 billion down the drain, since 2010, at the very least. Aircraft carriers that come in late, overbudget, and beset by mechanical failures. IT systems that cost millions, and are wildly out of dat
Burnham Stakes Early Grace On Fixing Broken Care System
Burnham Stakes Early Grace On Fixing Broken Care System Aug 20, 2026 4102 We look at Andy Burnham's proposals for fixing a care system that is universally regarded as unfit for purpose. Plus: We ask The Greens’ Manchester Mayoral candidate about the latest controversy surrounding her party, FIFA President Infantino can’t stop/won’t stop making headlines and is the Anthropic CEO going to be the first person to rise up against our new digital overlords, even as he builds
Dumb Empire: America's Weird Post-MAGA Future
Dumb Empire: America's Weird Post-MAGA Future Aug 19, 2026 5918 The American empire is in crisis – and there is a new generation of more vocal critics coming from the right.  So what do JD Vance and Tucker Carlson actually believe about American power? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
The Block Blanch Movement: Epstein Survivors Demand Accountability
The Block Blanch Movement: Epstein Survivors Demand Accountability Aug 19, 2026 4775 Trump backfires in his late night filing to steal money from his Sex Abuse Survivor; Trump backfires in his attempt help the Tate Brothers in the past; Trump backfires in his efforts to patronize the Epstein Survivors; Trump backfires in his attempt to avoid contempt charges in the Katie Phang Case.  Get the theme here?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth-
Trump’s China Interference Claims and The Broken GOP Narrative
Trump’s China Interference Claims and The Broken GOP Narrative Aug 18, 2026 5804 discuss Trump’s refusal to hold China to account for their so called election interference, Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate over military funding, Tom Homan’s bluster over ICE murder in Maine, Markwayne Mullin threatens jail time for local officials, Trump wins the World Cup and much much more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
Caught Lying: The Unqualified Intelligence Director
Caught Lying: The Unqualified Intelligence Director Aug 18, 2026 4657 provides breaking news commentary on the events from the last 24 hours, including an unqualified Trump crony as Intelligence Director, the Block Blanche movement getting up a full head of steam; disqualifying set backs for Blanche in Katie Phang’s Epstein Files case; Trump lackey and election denier Peter Navarro suffering another big loss and more from the intersection of law and politics.Become

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