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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 27 MIN

Why Social Media Makes You Feel Informed (Even When You’re Not)

from Unspun · host Amanda Sturgill

ou probably don’t go looking for the news anymore.It finds you.A post. A clip. A friend’s reaction. A meme that feels like a headline. Before you’ve read a single article, you already have an opinion.In this episode of UnSpun, look at how social media has quietly changed what news feels like — and what that change does to trust and understanding. Drawing on recent research, we explore why feeds can make us feel informed without giving us context, why trust shifts from institutions to individuals, and why following real journalism on social platforms can actually make a difference.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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