EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 1H 10M
Episode 164 - Why You Don't Trust the News with Kira Shishkin
from Naked Sunday · host Naked Sunday Studios
Why does the news feel exhausting, confusing, and biased?In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson talks with Kira Shishkin (founder of informed.now, news by text) about how modern media is built to trigger fear and anger, steal your attention, and push people into tribes. They break down why most people don’t even agree on the same facts anymore, and what it looks like to stay informed without getting influenced.What you’ll hear:Why you feel drained after reading the newsHow fear + anger drive clicks (and control)Bias, tribes, and why real conversation feels impossible nowHow to get facts without propagandaWhy “age” is a weak shortcut for judging peopleThe role relationships play when life gets hardConnect with Kira:Website: informed.nowInstagram: @informed.nowIf you liked this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review.
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Why does the news feel exhausting, confusing, and biased?In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson talks with Kira Shishkin (founder of informed.now, news by text) about how modern media is built to trigger fear and anger, steal your attention, and push people into tribes. They break down why most people don’t even agree on the same facts anymore, and what it looks like to stay informed without getting influenced.What you’ll hear:Why you feel drained after reading the newsHow fear + anger drive clicks (and control)Bias, tribes, and why real conversation feels impossible nowHow to get facts without propagandaWhy “age” is a weak shortcut for judging peopleThe role relationships play when life gets hardConnect with Kira:Website: informed.nowInstagram: @informed.nowIf you liked this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review.
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