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Your kid’s toy might be spying on you. In The Sidebar, Dickey reveals how AI is creeping into children’s toys. Would you let your kid play with a smart toy?

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Why is the media so quick to hype war? We analyze how newsrooms go from watchdogs to cheerleaders. Why do you think they never question the war machine?

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Same playbook, different country? We compare today’s Iran coverage to the Iraq War media failures. Are we watching history repeat itself?

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The media keeps lying us into war. But some voices are pushing back. In this clip, we spotlight the truth-tellers. Who do YOU trust to speak honestly about war?

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Was it a ceasefire—or just a media stunt? We break down the chaos, contradictions, and coverage in the Iran-Israel-US triangle. Who do YOU trust for war reporting? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itV28gq6NCY

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🚨 Think fact-checking is enough? Think again. This week’s Gaslight Gazette spotlights “Decoding Media Frames” — a must-read resource from Project Censored that goes beyond fact-checking to reveal how media really shapes what you think. 🧠💥

👉 Don’t miss it: https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/gaslight-gazette-june-24-2025

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Overwhelmed by all the lies and spin about war with Iran? Yeah, you're not alone. But don’t worry — the latest issue of The Gaslight Gazette breaks it all down: 🧨 Iran war disinfo 🔫 Minnesota shooter narratives 👑 No Kings Day 🔥 LA protests ...and more media madness. Stay informed — not misled. 👉 Read, share, comment, like, follow & subscribe. We’ve got you covered. https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/gaslight-gazette-june-24-2025

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🚨 New issue of The Gaslight Gazette just dropped! 🚨 Want to cut through the lies and distortion around U.S.-Israel-Iran, the Minnesota shooter, “No Kings,” the military parade, and the LA protests? We’ve got you covered. 👉 Like, follow, comment, and subscribe — it really helps us fight the fog. 💸 If you can swing it, consider becoming a paid subscriber. If not, boosting us with engagement helps just as much! Read it here: https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/gaslight-gazette-june-24-2025

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"Most polling shows the majority of the nation did not want the United States to get involved at all, let alone further involved, in the Israel and Iran conflict. So, it is quite historical to see a president really disregard public opinion in such a way, when it comes to war," said Nolan Higdon, UC Santa Cruz. https://abc7news.com/post/was-pres-donald-trumps-order-strike-iran-constitutional-bay-area-experts-weigh-what-happens/16813779/

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Thank you Quinn Taber, it was a blast! "Quinn is joined by Dr. Nolan Higdon for a discussion about the importance of media literacy in combating disinformation, particularly in the context of war narratives and foreign policy." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGhYDAN0D2o

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🚨 Why You Should NEVER Trust U.S. Media on Iran-Israel 🚨 In just 15 minutes, history professor @MickeyHuff breaks down 100+ years of war propaganda—from WWI to Iraq to today’s push for U.S. intervention in the Iran-Israel conflict. 🎙️ Watch the episode: 👉 https://nolanhigdon.substack.com The media has lied us into war before. Don’t let it happen again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0cWXeDvBEs

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Think Professors Are Rich? Meet the Overworked, Underpaid Adjunct Majority (W/ Trevor Griffey) https://youtu.be/5ABYbd9ICCE

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Who Killed Public Education? Start with Admins and Democrats https://youtu.be/ET3CttxpRGw

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🚨 Higher Ed didn’t collapse overnight—it was pushed.

Trump’s dismantling of the Dept. of Ed is just the finale. 🎓💥

Historian Trevor Griffey joins The Disinfo Detox to discuss.

🎧 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qngJY9Jj3Y

📢 Subscribe: https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/

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🔍🧠 Dissecting AI: A sharp new series of essays from leading researchers.

"These limitations have been ignored or downplayed by many AI boosters—and the scholars, researchers, and influencers they fund (social media is currently awash with fallacious posts from AI boosters seeking to debunk the Apple study)—because there is too much profit to be made in selling the illusion of superhuman intelligence." - Nolan Higdon

“The administration treats students as future economic assets in a global tech race. Higher ed treats them as would-be cheaters to be monitored and disciplined. “ - Nick Potkalitsky, PhD

"While promoting AI literacy is commendable, the initiative's emphasis on workforce readiness and national competitiveness, coupled with the dismantling of DEI efforts, risks creating an educational environment that prioritizes technical skills over critical thinking and ethical considerations." - Sydney Sullivan, PhD

"Students’ tendency to use generative artificial intelligence to complete their work reflects the fact that they are disinterested in the process and products of schooling, suggesting that we need to radically rethink the purpose of education in the United States." - Tyler Poisson

"In addition to disinformation, AI poses other threats to essential components of democracy, such as citizens’ privacy. Without privacy, there can be no true freedom—and without freedom, democracy cannot survive." - Nolan Higdon

👉 https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/navigating-ai-hype-and-policy

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🚨 Exposed: AI Is Faking the News About LA Protests 🚨 In this clip from The Disinfo Detox, we dive into how AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation are being weaponized to distort coverage of protests in Los Angeles. From fabricated footage to misleading narratives, powerful interests are using AI to discredit activists and reshape public perception.

We reveal how these tactics mirror past media manipulation—but with terrifying new tools—and why critical media literacy is more essential than ever.

🎙️ Want the full story? Watch the full episode on YouTube or subscribe on Substack: 👉 https://nolanhigdon.substack.com

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Huge thanks to Mickey Huff and the incredible team at Project Censored for having me back on the show! 🙏 🎙️💥 Check it out and let me know what you think! #ProjectCensored #DisinfoDetox #GaslightGazette #MediaLiteracy #IndependentMedia #PressAccountability #CriticalThinking #MediaCritique #JoeBiden #JakeTapper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWRAK7tYbG4