Unspun

Amanda Sturgill

Unspun is critical thinking about the news. Hear real examples, past and present, of newsmakers attempting to mislead you and understand how they manipulate the truth. Learn how to avoid being swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth.

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Today Why are politicians swearing more and does it matter?
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Unspun

Mar 31, 2026
23 minutes
21 MB

Why do politicians swear—and why does it work? In this episode of UnSpun, DrSturg examines how profanity functions as a political tool. From viral moments like Biden’s hot mic comment abotu Peter Doocy to the Trump Access Hollywood tape and John Fetterman’s “jagoff” controversy, explore how vulgar language captures attention and, for some, signals authenticity. But there’s a trade-off. Research shows that while profanity can help mobilize supporters, for others it can also erode trust, deepen polarization and even divert attention away from substantive issues. Find out what happens...

Unspun

Why are politicians swearing more and does it matter?

Amanda Sturgill

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