The Disinfo Detox

Disinfo Detox is the podcast that cuts through the lies and scrubs propaganda from public discourse. Each episode, we break down major news stories, exposing the spin, omissions, and distortions that mainstream media won’t tell you about.With expert guests from journalism, academia, and media criticism, we dig deep into the legal battles, political maneuvering, and corporate influence shaping the news. Whether it’s government cover-ups, media bias, or the latest disinformation campaigns, we bring you the critical context you need to see through the noise.

The Disinfo Detox is a news podcast hosted by Nolan Higdon, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nolan Higdon hosts The Disinfo Detox, a news show with 144 episodes published.

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  Censorship, Bans, and Lawsuits: Inside Trump's Press Crackdown

  Oct 1, 202636 min

  Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/wrZ2jI2GVa0 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern press freedom, authoritarian politics, and the systemic mechanics driving institutional crackdowns. Nolan Higdon sits down with Adam Rose of the Freedom of the Press Foundation to dissect the bans, censorship, and aggressive lawsuits that form the backbone of Trump's media muzzle strategy in his second term. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of political power, but today's media landscapes face unprecedented state-level interference and legal intimidation. Adam joins Nolan to look past the surface-level headlines to examine the real-world impact of these restrictive tactics. We analyze the weaponization of legal systems against journalists, the escalation of targeted press bans, and the critical media literacy tools needed to defend a free press against authoritarian overreach. This episode pulls back the curtain on how media muzzle strategies threaten democratic accountability in the U.S., and the practical steps citizens can take to support independent journalism and fight back. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #AdamRose #FreedomOfThePressFoundation #MediaCensorship #PressFreedom #Authoritarianism #TrumpSecondTerm #Propaganda #CivicResistance #Democracy #MediaCriticism #PoliticalDeception

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  Inside Trump’s $1B Spending Battle, Surveillance Maps, and the Mamdani vs. Amazon Showdown

  Sep 30, 20261h 19m

  Full Episode: https://youtube.com/live/lHlkA9Bd7P8 Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSubscribe to Ron Placone: https://ronplacone.substack.com/Check out Disinfo Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetoxSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxCheck out Ron Placone on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RonPlaconeNolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to break down a packed week of media, politics, and technology stories.#NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #JohnFetterman #LaurenBoebert #SusanCollins #GavinNewsom #KidRock #IndependentMedia

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  Merger Madness, Boebert’s Ethics Scandal, and Collins' Corruption Probe

  Sep 23, 20261h 5m

  Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/dDGxz3-doXU Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Subscribe to Ron Placone: https://ronplacone.substack.com/ Check out Disinfo Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Check out Ron Placone on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RonPlacone Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to break down a packed week of media, politics, and technology stories. We analyze the latest developments including merger madness threatening Hollywood, political scandals surrounding Lauren Boebert, and corruption involving Susan Collins. Plus, we dive into recent headlines on Kid Rock's canceled MAGA festival, the FBI/ICE tradwife doxing case, AI tools in air traffic control alongside northeast airspace equipment outages, John Fetterman fundraising on GOP donor lists, Gavin Newsom's recent vetoes and data center legislation, and the tech industry's reaction to Trump's "AI Force" proposal. #NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #JohnFetterman #LaurenBoebert #SusanCollins #GavinNewsom #KidRock #IndependentMedia

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  Reading Between the Lies: How Critical Media Literacy Unlocks Resistance

  Sep 22, 202642 min

  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/EpVqu3JKEGY Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we break down the volatile realities of modern geopolitics, media failure, and the covert mechanics driving global conflict. In a special joint broadcast with the Media & Democracy Program, Nolan Higdon sits down with host Spencer Graves to dissect how mainstream news organizations misdirect the public when covering systemic power, the limits of corporate media censorship, and the democratic tools needed to fight back. For decades, the public has relied on traditional news pipelines to make sense of international relations, but today's media landscapes often reduce complex global scandals to superficial headlines while ignoring deeper structural collusion. Spencer joins Nolan to look past the surface-level narratives. We examine critical media literacy as an essential line of defense against authoritarianism, the concentration of corporate media ownership, and strategies for building civic resistance in a digitized ecosystem. This episode pulls back the curtain on why mainstream outlets fail to convince the public of political deception, the lack of institutional accountability in the U.S., and the practical steps citizens can take to dismantle propaganda networks. #NolanHigdon #TheDisinfoDetox #SpencerGraves #MediaAndDemocracy #MediaLiteracy #CorporatePower #Authoritarianism #Propaganda #CivicResistance #Democracy #MediaCriticism #PoliticalDeception

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  Trump's Press Ban, McConnell, & JD Vance: A Joint Episode of Just Ask The Question & Disinfo Detox

  Sep 18, 20261h 5m

  Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/hRRCJPPJ_Ns Just Ask The Press - https://www.justaskthequestion.com Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com Subscribe to Brian Karem https://substack.com/@brianjkarem Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox Learn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com In this special joint episode between Just Ask The Question and The Disinfo Detox , Brian Karem and Nolan Higdon team up for a hard-hitting breakdown of the most critical headlines dominating national politics. The duo tackles Donald Trump’s aggressive threats to ban news organizations from the White House and analyzes what this means for the future of the First Amendment and a free press. Later, the conversation shifts to domestic political stability as they examine Mitch McConnell’s mental state and public absence, JD Vance’s political maneuvers, and why critical media literacy has never been more essential for navigating modern propaganda. #BrianKarem #NolanHigdon #JustAskTheQuestion #DisinfoDetox #FirstAmendment #PressFreedom #MediaLiteracy #DonaldTrump #JDVance #MitchMcConnell #PoliticalAnalysis #IndependentMedia

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