Is it bad for blllionaires to control the news? Unspun Rewind episode artwork

EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 23 MIN

Is it bad for blllionaires to control the news? Unspun Rewind

from Unspun · host Amanda Sturgill

What happens when a handful of very wealthy control what gets reported and how/In this UnSpun rewind, we look at the role of the press in an oligarchy—a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few. From media ownership by figures like Jeff Bezos and David Ellison to global examples like Venezuela and Russia, this episode explores how information can be shaped or even suppressed.You’ll learn how partisan media ecosystems create entirely different realities, why journalists face increasing pressure and risk, and what happens when regulation,and even truth itself are influenced by elite power.We also look at what everyday can do to push back. Because when information is controlled, so are you. .Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NOW PLAYING

Is it bad for blllionaires to control the news? Unspun Rewind

0:00 23:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Michael Jackson: Unspun the detail. Cut through the headlines and understand the man, the music and the magic behind Michael Jackson.the detail. provides expert level Michael Jackson content on YouTube and this podcast allows us to have deeper discussions into the issues raised in those videos. Whether it's his creative talent, musical career, celebrity, relationships or psychology, we are dedicated to understanding everything there is to know about the King of Pop. Politics Unspun Pissed and Political This is the account for what Somerset Local is calling "Podcast of the Century" - Politics Unspun. We're two economists with experience working in academia, think tanks, the civil service, and the Bank of England. In our podcast we're aiming to deepen the political discussion and focus on policies over party politics. So give it a listen if you even remotely care.* For legal reasons - "Somerset Local" does not exist... A WORLD GONE MAD Jeff Alan Wolf A Progressive Liberal News PodcastVeteran Television, and Radio Broadcaster Jeff Alan Wolf offers his Observations on the issues (many issues) of the week with a fearless liberal bent.  His solid delivery, and dry common sense approach sets him apart from other liberals that populate Talk and Commentary Podcasts”Jeff Does NOT Pull Punches.He does NOT Make comments that are “SAFE”.He tells the Truth. (He Tells It As He Sees It)He Is Very OPINIONATED!He says the things Out Loud YOU’REalready thinking.Jeff is Unfiltered, Unspun, A little Unhinged, but offers a lot of Common Sense.This Podcast could make you MAD.This Podcast could make you SMILE.Regardless, it WILL make you THINK! The Explanation BBC World Service Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world. Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Unspun?

This episode is 23 minutes long.

When was this Unspun episode published?

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

What is this episode about?

What happens when a handful of very wealthy control what gets reported and how/In this UnSpun rewind, we look at the role of the press in an oligarchy—a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few. From media ownership by figures like...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Unspun episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!