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CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
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Episodes

CounterSpin: Jules Boykoff on World Cup and ‘Sportswashing’ – May 17, 2026

FIFA, the governing body of association football, concocted a “FIFA Peace Prize”—described as recognizing “individuals for exceptional contributions to peace and unity”—in order to award it to Donald Trump. Alongside revelations of deep-seated corruption—collusion, bribery—involving official bodies and executives, and now ticket prices for this year’s World Cup being called not just excessive but “extortionate,” you might say more folks are “following” football (or soccer) these days, but not ne...

May 17, 202630 min

CounterSpin – May 10, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – May 10, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

May 10, 202630 min

CounterSpin – May 3, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – May 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

May 03, 202630 min

CounterSpin – April 26, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – April 26, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Apr 26, 202630 min

CounterSpin – April 19, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – April 19, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Apr 19, 202630 min

CounterSpin – April 12, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – April 12, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Apr 12, 202630 min

CounterSpin – April 5, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – April 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Apr 05, 202630 min

CounterSpin – March 29, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – March 29, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Mar 29, 202630 min

CounterSpin – March 22, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – March 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Mar 22, 202630 min

CounterSpin – March 15, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – March 15, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Mar 15, 202630 min

CounterSpin – February 22, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – February 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Feb 22, 202630 min

CounterSpin – February 15, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – February 15, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Feb 15, 202630 min

CounterSpin – February 8, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – February 8, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Feb 08, 202630 min

CounterSpin – February 1, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – February 1, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Feb 01, 202630 min

CounterSpin – January 25, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – January 25, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Jan 25, 202630 min

CounterSpin – January 18, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – January 18, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Jan 18, 202630 min

CounterSpin – January 11, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – January 11, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Jan 11, 202630 min

CounterSpin – January 4, 2026

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – January 4, 2026 appeared first on KPFA .

Jan 04, 202630 min

CounterSpin – December 28, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – December 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Dec 28, 202530 min

CounterSpin – December 21, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – December 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Dec 21, 202530 min

CounterSpin – December 14, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – December 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Dec 14, 202530 min

CounterSpin – December 7, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – December 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Dec 07, 202530 min

CounterSpin – November 30, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – November 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Nov 30, 202530 min

CounterSpin – November 23, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – November 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Nov 23, 202530 min

CounterSpin – November 16, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – November 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Nov 16, 202530 min

CounterSpin – November 9, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – November 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Nov 09, 202530 min

CounterSpin – November 2, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – November 2, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Nov 02, 202530 min

CounterSpin – October 26, 2025

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post CounterSpin – October 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA .

Oct 26, 20255 min
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