Podcast News and Blog Posts
How Media Matters’ Right-Wing Media Report Lacks Context
Bias / March 18th, 2025 / by Julie Mastrine

The viral graphic and study ultimately may sensationalize the issue.
See moreHow Are Presidential Candidates Leveraging Podcasts to Reach New Voters?
Recommended Reading / October 28th, 2024 / by The Alliance for Citizen Engagement

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue on the campaign trail, both presidential candidates have attempted to reach new audiences of potential voters. In recent months, both candidates have tapped into the expanding podcast industry, appearing on popular shows to speak on political issues and encourage the expanding base of podcast listeners to vote.
See moreInside AllSides: What Counts as ‘Mainstream’ and ‘Alt’ Media?
Bias / May 8th, 2023 / by AllSides Staff

What does the term “mainstream media” actually mean? Which companies fall under the label? Why is some popular media labeled “alternative” instead?
These questions sparked&nbs...
Media Bias Alert: Spotify’s COVID-19 Hub Includes No Sources From the Right
Bias / March 7th, 2023 / by Clare Ashcraft

In January 2022, Spotify created a hub for COVID-19 information in response to controversy around Joe Rogan’s podcast. AllSides found that Spotify’s COVID-19 information hub omits sources on the right.
See moreCheck This Out: Using Jan. 6 as a Launching Point for Good
Recommended Reading / January 11th, 2022 / by Aidanne DePoy

It’s been just over a year since the January 6 Capitol riot took place, and to call it polarizing would be a massive understatement. Check out these podcasts that use Jan. 6 as launching point for good.
See morePodcast: Decoding the News Media: Finding the Truth Through Media Bias
Bias / January 6th, 2022 / by Julie Mastrine

Julie Mastrine, AllSides Director of Marketing and Media Bias Ratings, appears on the It's Meseidy podcast to discuss how to inform yourself in a time of abundant media bias.
See moreCheck This Out: A Look Back at 2021 Through Podcasts
Recommended Reading / December 28th, 2021 / by Aidanne DePoy

With 2021 coming to a close, it’s time to do some reflection on the news you saw, the discussions you had, and what you are looking for in the next year.
Whether you are interested ...
See moreCheck This Out: Coming Together Across Divides, Holiday Edition
Recommended Reading / December 21st, 2021 / by Aidanne DePoy

If you’re looking for insights on navigating tough holiday conversations, or you want to hear balanced breakdowns of America’s two-party system and ongoing culture war, you won’t want to miss these...
See moreUnderstanding the American Schism
Recommended Reading / November 18th, 2021 / by Braver Angels

Why do Americans hold such dissonant perspectives on the meaning of our core ideals?
See moreWait, You’re Married?! How a Republican & Democrat Keep It Together
Recommended Reading / October 13th, 2021 / by Moníca Guzman, Braver Angels

Barbara is a lifelong liberal, and Rick is a committed conservative. As a married couple, how do they stand each other when they can’t stand each other’s politics?
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