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Headlines don’t just inform—they persuade.
This post breaks down how war reporting shapes your view before the facts ever catch up.
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War by Headline: How to Spot Emotional Framing in Conflict Reporting
Understanding how headlines shape our emotions during conflict coverage.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Today’s protests will be misrepresented.
What you’ll see: chaos, fire, conflict.
What’s missing: scale, context, truth.
Here’s how to stay grounded and out of the outrage trap:

🔗 mediamultiverse.substack.com/p/todays-prote…#NoKingsg#MediaBiasa#Journalismsm
June 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Not everyone on TV with “expert” in their lower-third is who they claim to be.

A fake CIA agent who fooled Fox News for years
A psychologist who never was, quoted in major UK papers

Here’s how it happens—and how to spot it.
📰 mediamultiverse.substack.com/p/the-expert-i…#mediabiasa#newsliteracycy
June 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just a reminder: Memorial Day isn’t really a “happy” day. It’s a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service. So while you enjoy the day, take a moment to reflect on what it truly means.
May 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I accidentally conducted a social experiment.

I posted a media literacy article—most people didn’t read it.

But they definitely had thoughts.

Here’s what happened: open.substack.com/pub/mediamul...
May 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
For the first time in modern history, AP, Reuters, and Bloomberg were excluded from Air Force One.

What does this mean for transparency and press freedom?

Read more: open.substack.com/pub/mediamul...

#PressFreedom #WhiteHouse #MediaAccess
“No Room for the Wires”: Why It Matters That AP, Reuters & Bloomberg Were Barred from Air Force One
The exclusion of wire services like AP and Reuters isn’t just a media story—it’s a media literacy wake-up call.
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May 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🚨 “Soviet spacecraft may crash in Arizona”? Not quite.

Here’s how a headline went off course—and how social media amplified the misinformation.

🔗 Read the full story: open.substack.com/pub/mediamul...
#MediaLiteracy #NewsAnalysis #TMM
May 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Two big interviews. One big difference: follow-up.

ABC’s Moran pressed for answers. NBC’s Welker let a few slides slip by.
We break down how tone, structure, and journalistic rigor shaped the outcome.
Read: themediamultiverse.com
#TheMediaMultiverse #Journalism #Trump #MediaAnalysis
May 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Trump gave two major interviews this week — one grilled him, one let him off easy.
I break down who asked the tough questions, and who backed off.
ABC vs NBC.
Journalism vs soundbites.
🔍 Read: open.substack.com/pub/mediamul...
#MediaLiteracy #MeetThePress #Trump
Pressing the President (or Not): A Tale of Two Interviews
What Trump said — and how journalists responded — in revealing interviews with Terry Moran and Kristen Welker.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
How many people read this headline and think they know the story? Your assumption likely isn’t correct until you read the whole thing.

Check out my latest article where I break down this story and the importance of reading beyond the headline.
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May 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Terry Moran’s interview with Trump was sharp, fair, and deeply needed. I break down why it’s a standout example of journalism done right.
Read my analysis: tmmverse.com/82e
#Journalism #MediaMultiverse #TerryMoran #Trump
A Model Interview: Terry Moran’s One-on-One with President Trump Shows Journalism at Its Best
Meaningful questions, measured tone, and real substance — this is how political interviews should be done.
tmmverse.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Media literacy ≠ just spotting fake news.

It’s about how stories are shaped, what gets left out, and why headlines don’t always tell the truth.

📰 New from The Media Multiverse:
"Media Literacy Is More Than Spotting Fake News"
🔗 themediamultiverse.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I started a Substack. Go check it out!
New Post Alert:
The media industry isn’t just shifting—it’s being rewritten in real time. From layoffs to AI to crumbling platforms, I break down what’s changing and what it means.

📰 Read: The Ground Keeps Moving
🔗 themediamultiverse.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM