Best Asha Rangappa Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 19: Courts and media coverage (feat. Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti) 38:37

23d ago38:37

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Do attorneys plan for media coverage as a part of a trial? Do reporters covering courts do a good job, or are they missing things. Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti answer questions about the intersection between the courts and the media in this episode of UnSpun. Asha Rangappa and Renato Mariotti have a ton of experience in different parts of the …

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Episode 79 | Hunter’s Guilty; Trump is Wilting; Asha Nails It 47:39

5h ago47:39

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Hunter Biden was found guilty of a felony. What’s next? How is Trump handling his felony conviction as he awaits sentencing? Plus, Asha really nails it. Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=p…

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Episode 20.5 Why do people pay attention to the news? 17:00

2d ago17:00

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You have a lot of choices about how to spend your time, so how and why do you choose to spend it with certain media? In this episode, Dr. Sturg breaks down the things that make media appealing and shows how deceptive newsmakers can use these human tendencies against you. Follow Dr. Sturg Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X Websites -Sturg…

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Episode 20: Data journalism (feat. Ben Welsh) 37:26

9d ago37:26

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From COVID to presidential sex scandals, newsmakers use distraction to tell the story they want and take your attention from the story you *need*. Dr. Sturg breaks down this common issues with several examples of politician deception for you to try your skills. Then, she and award-winning journalist Ben Welsh talk about data journalism. Data storie…

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Episode 78 | Trump's Guilty; Hunter’s on Trial; Cicadas Gone Wild 46:02

13d ago46:02

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Trump has been found guilty on all 24 counts. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on July 11th. What kind of sentence should we expect? Hunter Biden is on trial for a gun charge in Delaware. What is his team’s strategy? Plus. Henry really likes cicada season! Read Renato’s Piece in the NYT Opinion | How Trump’s Team Blew It - The New York Times Question…

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Episode 19.5 - How news interviews work 19:21

16d ago19:21

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How does the news decide who to interview, and what do they do with people who just don't want to answer the questions? Dr. Sturg breaks it down in this week's mini-sode of UnSpun. Here's an example of a newsmaker being evasive in an interview. Send us your questions and comments at theunspunpodcast@gmail.com and don't forget to like and subscribe!…

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Episode 77 | Jury Instructions; Travel Delays 30:51

21d ago30:51

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The jury in Trump’s Manhattan trial is deliberating. What do they have to find in order to convict Trump? Did prosecutors do enough to convict? Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Subsc…

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Episode 76 | Trump’s Witness; Jury Instructions; Bad Haircuts 37:44

29d ago37:44

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Trump called his only witness and it was kind of a disaster. The jury of the first ever criminal trial of a former US President will be deliberating soon. Their instructions are somewhat complicated. Plus, a criminal haircut? Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p…

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UnSpun Rewind - Getting along with difficult people 18:26

1M ago18:26

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They are name-calling in congressional committees and judges don't like it when witnesses roll their eyes. It's summer travel time in North America, and as we get ready to go see those relatives we really disagree with, we're re-airing an episode on getting along across difference. Dr. Sturg breaks down the research on how you can get along and may…

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Episode 75 | Cohen’s Testimony; Mother’s Day 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Michael Cohen has a story to tell. He also has a lot of baggage. It remains to be seen whether the jury will find his story credible. Also, why isn’t everything he’s saying Trump said hearsay? Plus, we hope you had a better Mother’s Day than Melania. Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://as…

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Episode 18.5: Headlines for news are changing 24:16

1M ago24:16

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Headlines are a changing art, as the pressures of digital algorithms are forcing news makers to emphasize the popular over the important. In this minisode of UnSpun, Dr. Sturg explains how headlines come to be and shares the latest research on how that affects you, the audience. Tweet about NYT article with buried lede. Follow Dr. Sturg Twitter -Pr…

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Episode 74 | Trump Trial Potpourri 37:16

1M ago37:16

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Stormy Daniels’ testimony in Trump’s trial may be problematic for the prosecution. Judge Merchan admits that he is treating Trump differently from most other defendants. Other than Trump not being there, what are you looking for in a hotel? Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa…

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Episode 18: The Big Lie (feat. Jen Mercieca) 43:44

2M ago43:44

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If you repeat a lie enough, people may start to believe it. This idea of the big lie has been around for a while, but the last 8 years it has been so bad that fact checkers had to create a whole new rating level for how bad the lying is. Dr. Sturg breaks down the history of the big lie and shows how surrogates and supporters help to spread it. In t…

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Episode 73 | Woke SCOTUS; Trump's Trial; RIP Cricket 54:12

2M ago54:12

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The Supreme Court has heard the immunity arguments and some justices seem to want to answer a question that isn’t before them. Trump has slept through much of his trial in Manhattan, but Asha is riveted. She even made a chart! Plus, what kind of person kills a pet?! Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Trump Court Cases Cheat …

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Episode 17.5 Are press briefings PR? 16:18

2M ago16:18

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In this minisode of UnSpun, Dr. Sturg breaks down how press conferences work and how they are used to shape the public's view of what a newsmaker is doing. Plus, a logical thinking review. Washington Post article on Chanel Rion and OANN's presence at White House Press Conferences Follow Dr. Sturg Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X Websit…

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Episode 72 - Trump on Trial; Gag Violation; Taylor Swift 41:54

2M ago41:54

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The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump has begun. Asha and Renato break down the first couple of days of the trial–– from opening statements to jury selection, The People’s first witness, and Trump’s continued violation of Judge Merchan’s gag order. Plus, Asha is open to becoming a Swifty. Questions for the pod? https://formfac…

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Episode 17: The final word on bad analogies (feat. Frangela) 46:48

2M ago46:48

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Angela V. Shelton and Frances Callier, Frangela, host the very popular The Final Word podcast on the MSW Media Network. But the podcast is just one waypoint in an accomplished career in comedy and acting. The artists discuss the rewards and challenges they have faced in their careers, explain why representation benefits everyone and give the inside…

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Episode 71 - Trump’s Jury; FISA; Hair & Makeup* 46:31

2M ago46:31

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*The original upload of this episode had some sync issues. Those issues are fixed in this version. Jury selection and seating in Trump’s election interference trial in Manhattan; people are confused about FISA– Asha will straighten them out. Plus, what does it take to be “camera ready?” Questions for the pod? https://formfacade.com/sm/euYIPJdVe Sub…

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Episode 70 - Cannon’s Chaos; Sun God Trump; Operation Game Night 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Jack Smith responded to Judge Cannon’s jury instruction request as the Mar-a-Lago case continues to go off the rails; Trump is still arguing that he has immunity before, during, and after his presidency; plus, maybe Asha should have been a doctor. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r…

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Episode 16.5: Should journalism try for objectivity? 15:30

2M ago15:30

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It is always fair to include both sides? Dr. Sturg breaks down the history and future of objectivity in this miniepisode of UnSpun. Follow Dr. Sturg Twitter -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / X Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack Questions and Tips TheUnspunPodcast@gmail.com Dr. Sturg’s Books Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News We are…

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Episode 69 - Pump and Dump? Re-Gagged; and HOA Issues 44:41

3M ago44:41

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This week: Truth Social hit the NASDAQ and its share price seems untethered from its financials; Trump gets gagged by the judge in the hush money case; plus Asha has an HOA issue. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Watch us on YouTube https://…

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Episode 16: Freedom from Disinformation (feat: Barbara McQuade) 37:27

3M ago37:27

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News media and news makers can do better at working to protect democracy. In this week's episode, Dr. Sturg breaks down the research on how media cover elections and gives some examples of the the appeal to nature fallacy. Then, author, professor and NBC contributor Barbara McQuade and Dr. Sturg talk about her new book and the ways that lawmakers c…

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Episode 68 - Markdown; Mifepristone, and Mathletics 45:10

3M ago45:10

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This week: Trump catches a break and gets his bond reduced by almost 70%. Hears arguments on the mifepristone injunction that came from Judge Kacsmaryk in Texas. The Judicial Conference puts an end to judge shopping. Plus, we find out what kind of nerd Renato was before his glow-up. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMP…

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Episode 15.5: Why WhatsApp is great for privacy but bad for misinformation 17:14

3M ago17:14

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Trying a new episode format - single host minisodes! Let me know what you think! What's even worse for carrying disinformation than social media? Messaging apps! In this episode, Dr. Sturg reviews a deceptive tactic with some new clips and goes over the research on how apps like WhatsApp and Telegram make it very hard to stop Fake News from spreadi…

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Episode 67 - Obtuse Cannon; Unbondable Trump; Sneaky Asha 50:06

3M ago50:06

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This week: Judge Cannon is over-complicating issues in the documents case; Trump can’t get bonded; plus Asha did some sneaky stuff back in the day. For a limited time, save up to 35% at CozyEarth.com and enter COMPLICATED at checkout. Follow Brian Greer on Twitter: Secrets and Laws (@secretsandlaws) / X Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharan…

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Episode 15: How do search engines work? (feat. Matt Diamante) 32:35

3M ago32:35

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Google and other search engines are an essential part of digital life. There's so much information online that we need help finding what we need. But that search doesn't give you all the information or even necessarily the best information. In this week's UnSpun, Dr. Sturg runs down the research on internet search and she and Search Engine Optimiza…

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Episode 66 - Charges Get Dropped; Congress Hears a Hur; Trump Hints at an Advice of Counsel Defense; Plus a Startling Admission 44:27

3M ago44:27

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This week: Judge McAfee ordered several charges in the Fulton County case dismissed for lack of specificity in the indictment; Hur issued his report and testified to Congress; Trump hints that he may use an advice-of-counsel defense; and Asha is busy doing admissions at Yale. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-tr…

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Episode 65 - SCOTUS Nullifies Section 3 of the 14th Amendment; Allen Weisselberg Lied Under Oath; Game Shows 42:00

4M ago42:00

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This week: The Supreme Court reverses Colorado’s Supreme Court and tells them they can’t keep Trump off of the ballot; Allen Weisselberg, Trump Org’s CFO, pleads guilty to perjury. Plus Bob Barker is still alive! Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=…

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Episode 14: How to spot misinformation (feat. Mike Caulfield) 38:40

4M ago38:40

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In this week's UnSpun, Dr. Sturg and author Mike Caulfield discuss how to keep yourself safer from the misinformation effect by being more aware of your own relationship to the facts you seek. Plus, Dr. Sturg goes over what a reporter means when she says "on the record" and gives some examples of false authority, which is when someone is put forwar…

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Episode 64 - Love Triangle; Prosecution Potpourri; Drinkin’ ‘Round the World 49:24

4M ago49:24

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In Fulton County, Fani Willis’ and Nathan Wade’s cell phone location data show a lot of contact between the two; exactly when their relationship began is still in question. Trump files motions in limine in the the Manhattan DA (hush money) case. Smirnov is re-arrested. Plus Asha went to Disney World. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangap…

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Episode 63 - Liquid Trump; Fulton County Episode; Cereal Drama 43:18

4M ago43:18

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This week, Judge Engoron hands down a massive verdict in Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York; Fani Willis takes the stand in a hearing about alleged conflict of interest; plus, our hosts talk about their favorite breakfast cereals. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_med…

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Episode 13: Are we addicted to outrage? 39:19

4M ago39:19

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Someone's need to feel validated and important can affect how they view the news, politics and even their own family. In this episode, Dr. Sturg talks with psychotherapist Nick Carmody about the interplay between emotions, beliefs and actions. Plus, she talks about how features like impact and bizarreness shape the news you see. Follow Nick Carmody…

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Episode 62 - Trump’s Court Case Cheat Sheet; Trump vs NATO; the PsyOp Bowl 37:50

4M ago37:50

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This week, with Trump’s hush money trial about to start, it’s a good time to recap the status of all of his criminal trials; Trump views NATO as a protection racket; plus the PSyOp Bowl. Trump Court Cases Cheat Sheet https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/your-trump-court-cases-cheat-sheet?r=3od4c&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post For a limited time, s…

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