They Stand Corrected – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The term “dehumanization” is all over the news these days, in all kinds of contexts. In some cases, it’s so overused or misused that it’s being stripped of its meaning. But what if the people crying “dehumanization” the most are the ones engaging in it the most? Today on They Stand Corrected, Josh shows how people on the left — and the media itself — regularly engage in a form of dehumanization: infantilization. 

But first, something new on the pro-terror radical from Columbia University. An analysis shows big news agencies are ignoring their own reporting — and misleading you. Josh interviews the man behind that analysis, which includes household name agencies.

Plus, the media’s at it again, blowing it on alleged “death tolls.” Hear previous episodes about that, and read more in the newsletters here and here.

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Sometimes the media is like the Tower of Babel. People aren’t speaking the same language. But in this case, they don’t realize it. They’re using the same words, but mean different things. Today, Josh explains how this problem has been rampant in the news lately, with three key words: transgenderism, feminism, and Zionism. Hear why an exchange between comedian Bill Burr and public radio host Terry Gross is so significant, a new twist on Lysistrata, and the misguided dictionary entry that rewards hate groups.

Also, listeners are asking about the news coverage of one pro-terror radical from Columbia University. Josh shows how the media has been ignoring what the law actually says about green card holders. And he explains how media failures spark a world of uninformed “opinions” — as we’re seeing now, amid new Israeli military action against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.

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To everyone suffering in the L.A. fires, thoughts with you. In this episode, Josh explains what he’s keeping an eye on, and how you can flag news reports — both good and bad — for the show to examine.

In this final episode before the (some of you will gulp here) presidential inauguration (deep breath), Josh has an optimistic message. While it’s difficult to see liars rewarded — whether they’re politicians, news organizations, or even terrorist groups — there’s reason for hope. Movements spark countermovements. Together, we can launch a countermovement for truth.

As part of this, Josh talks listeners through the untold story of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, choosing to end fact checking. It’s very much a case of news organizations wanting “rules for thee but not for me.” 

Plus, what a popular band’s name change signified. And eloquent words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Two figures in recent news have a profound effect on the news industry: $15 million and $30 million. Today, Josh explains how these figures represent a central problem that keeps journalists in fear for their jobs — and too afraid to speak out about fact checking problems.

Also, two recent attacks highlighted confusion over what gets the “terrorism” label. And while news agencies were quick to point fingers at the government, they’re refusing to address a mess of their own making. Josh shares facts about global terrorism that you’ve most likely never heard: the massive number of Islamist attacks that have taken place in recent years, and the huge percentage of total attacks that they comprise, according to a recent count.

Plus, the winners — er, losers — of the Media Fail Awards! Listeners voted to pick the worst of 2024. Josh announces the results.

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Millions celebrate Christmas this week amid rising attacks and persecution by Islamist terrorists and repressive governments. Today, Josh shows how the mainstream media has been ignoring this plight — even as planned attacks against churches spread through Europe and the U.S. He also exposes how news agencies’ obsession with attacking Israel leads them to seek out Christians who support terrorists. And could the media make this the year they finally get something basic about Christmas right?

Plus, a crucial message to the media about Hanukkah. And Josh shares one of the most important lessons he learned about journalism when covering Kwanzaa. Both holidays start this week as well.

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Welcome back to the Media Fail Awards, (dis)honoring news agencies’ biggest blunders, lies and hypocritical disasters of the past year. Vote at mediafailawards.com. On today’s episode, Josh talks you through the nominees in the final two categories. You’ll hear why CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS are all up for worst overall fail by a broadcast news agency, while the AP, New York Times and Washington Post are in a three-way race for worst overall fail by a text-based news agency. Vote by December 27!  

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Welcome to the Media Fail Awards! We’re honoring — actually, dishonoring — news agencies’ biggest blunders, lies and hypocritical disasters of the past year. Vote at mediafailawards.com. Nominees include a fact check-free presidential debate; a so-called “fact check” that was actually a bonkers lie; the “newspaper of record” admitting it does not correct some falsehoods; a network condemning its own anchor for attempting to do journalism; another network’s lie-fest for a queen, and much more. Today, Josh starts talking you through the nominees and provides his best argument for why each should win its category. 

These ironic “awards” will send a crucial message to major news agencies that it’s time to shape up their act. We need your support! Sponsor the awards by becoming a founding member of the newsletter! With your help, we’ll send physical copies of these awards to top news executives, grabbing their attention. (Also, rates for paid subscribers are temporarily reduced, so act quickly, or make any contribution here.)

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Getting the media to focus on truth is a long term effort. But it can be done. One of the most important steps is to raise a generation of young people committed to getting the two ingredients: facts plus context. In today’s episode, Josh talks with journalism students about this and fields questions about how to lead the battle for truth when people have such different paradigms for viewing the world.

He also discusses his unique career path. Josh has always created his own jobs, turning small opportunities into big ones. People in all professions often like to ask him about this, and say it’s a whole new way of thinking about building a career.

Plus an announcement: The Media Fail Awards are coming! Your votes will determine the winners — er, losers. Josh explains. To vote, you’ll need to receive the free newsletter in your email, so sign up today!

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A group of brave people create a “peace startup” to build connections — and the mainstream media ignores them. This is the story of Sharaka, a group that should make everyone feel hopeful this holiday season. Today, Josh speaks with the director of this group building friendships between Israelis and people in Arab nations who have only heard lies about Jews and Israel.

Also, is there a new “axis of evil?” An Egyptian analyst provides insight that’s deeper, more insightful and more morally clear than anything that big news agencies are willing to share. (To hear from Bahraini athlete Fatema Alharbi, listen to the final section of Episode 30.)

And a note about Thanksgiving. These days, the media acknowledges that the myth is not the history. But what about the media’s role in spreading the myth for more than a century? Josh points to hypocrisy in the media acknowledging that myth while simultaneously spreading myths about indigeneity and colonization today.

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To all good people who celebrate it, Happy Thanksgiving!

The media has been inundating you with alleged reasons for the election results. A lot of these reports conflict directly with each other, so it’s virtually impossible for news consumers to know which claims have any validity. Today, Josh shows you what’s factual and what’s just conjecture. For example, there’s no sign that voters focused on the economy or immigration gave Trump any kind of huge margin.

Josh also takes on a ludicrous op-ed in the New York Times that twists facts and figures in a desperate effort to blame Kamala’s loss on support for Israel. Plus, some listeners asked how much of a role the media itself played in this election. Josh looks into it and shares findings about lack of civic knowledge in America.

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