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They Stand Corrected

They Stand Corrected

By: Josh Levs
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 The New Podcast Fighting for Truth. Lies and myths are societal poison. As we enter into an even worse era for the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation and “alternative facts,” we desperately need trustworthy sources of truth. News media should serve that role. When they don’t, we’re all in trouble. And sadly, every day, news organizations report some things that liars say without telling you what’s true. They give these folks platforms to spew dangerous nonsense. They even do this for terrorists. Who holds the media to account? Who fact checks the news? Now, there’s a podcast for that. Welcome to They Stand Corrected. In it, Josh tackles the systemic problems that need to be fixed. Each episode focuses on something big that the media keeps getting wrong, why it keeps happening, and what we can all do about it. Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
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  • Episode 76: The Censorship Line

    Episode 76: The Censorship Line
    Oct 1 2025
    When does pressure from someone in the government become censorship? That might be the most important question surrounding some of the biggest news stories right now. But the media doesn't even seem to be asking it, let alone trying to answer it. Today, Josh explains a new Pentagon policy that is so obviously against press freedoms that even a Fox analyst is calling out. Meanwhile, some headlines say that Google is accusing the Biden administration of having exerted “censorship pressure.” But is that what Google’s saying? Plus, Kamala Harris is out with a book, and her first interview showed some problems with the media. Meanwhile, on another network, an overall good conversation should remind the anchor to take his own advice. And Josh discusses news coverage of partisan violence, efforts to avert a government shutdown, and yet another proposal to end the war in Gaza. Get the free newsletter that accompanies this show: TheyStandCorrected.substack.com. The show needs your support, so become a paid subscriber now at a special, meaningful rate for this time of year. You can also send feedback via the form at joshlevs.com, and support via paypal.me/joshlevs. Help the show by supporting sponsors: A government shutdown could have big ramifications on your life -- including healthcare, travel, and more. Learn how with Data Undistorted from USA Facts: bit.ly/4nrI6ER. Limited time is left to sign the petition demanding action on the national debt, from Concord Action: bit.ly/4m9uHQt. Join the world’s oldest book club! Just 15 minutes a week. Get the weekly newsletter about the Torah portion from The Simchat Torah Challenge: bit.ly/4nx4NaO
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    31 mins
  • Episode 75: Hypocrisy on Violence

    Episode 75: Hypocrisy on Violence
    Sep 24 2025
    There are real dangers of lasting, deadly political violence from both ends of America’s polarized society. The media has played a huge role in getting us here. While big mainstream news organizations have been calling out violence on the right, they’ve been ignoring and fueling it on the left. Today, Josh shows how the media has parsed through controversial words from slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk while extolling a far-left figure who supports, praises, and celebrates terrorism. What Hasan Piker says is “graphic and demented,” Josh explains. Also, a survey of college students finds a massive spike in support for violence -- and shows the far left has been “the most accepting of violence” for years. All this is context for the battle surrounding late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Josh discusses an opportunity Kimmel has if he chooses to take it. Plus: a professional actor responds to last week’s episode, and the BBC punishes its own presenter for saying something true.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 74: Homicide Politics

    Episode 74: Homicide Politics
    Sep 17 2025
    In covering political violence and homicides, the media keeps missing one of its most important responsibilities. Today, Josh explains how an obsession with politics has been poisoning not only the coverage of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s killing, but also the killing of a young woman on light rail in North Carolina. It boils down to a key question of whether we're going to move forward as a society or not. To help you understand this, Josh looks at the attempted assassination of author Salman Rushdie, the assassination of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., and a problematic line journalists use when discussing violence and mental health. Also, an American news network fired an analyst following Kirk’s death. In context, his remarks seem different from what made the rounds on social media. But the incident raises a larger question about how the news handles early reports of gunfire. Plus the BBC runs cover for a student leader who celebrated Kirk’s assassination, stars preach hatred at the Emmys, and the leading study on political violence in America shows how antisemitism fuels it on both ends of the political spectrum.
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    31 mins
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