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Nolan Higdon

Nolan Higdon

@nolanhigdon

https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/, author, lecturer at University of California, Santa Cruz, & Project Censored National Judge

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Had a wonderful time covering the CA Primaries on @ktvufox2.bsky.social ! 📺🎙️

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@ronplacone.bsky.social and I are live breaking down the latest: 🗳️ Election shakeups: TX, CA Gov, & LA Mayor races 🤦‍♂️ @tulsigabbard4.bsky.social 's latest follies 🌲 The massive data center push in Lake Tahoe Grab a drink and join the stream now! 👇 Full Ep: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnF6...

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A pleasure chatting with the great Jeff Cohen of @fairmediawatch.bsky.social and @RootsAction! 🎙️ We covered it all: the CA governor's race & @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social , @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social , @sanders.senate.gov and more. Full Episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTYK...

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Another wonderful Sunday morning discussing the headlines with Allie Rasmus of @ktvufox2.bsky.social ! 📺✨ Always a pleasure breaking down the stories that matter to our community. Watch the full segment here: www.ktvu.com/news/redistr... #TrumpXiSummit #BeijingMeeting #TaiwanAirstrait

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Back in the booth with @ronplacone.bsky.social ! 🎙️ Dive in as we break down: 🗳️ @johnfetterman.com : GOP appeal vs. Dem friction 📈 Economy: Inflation spikes & the 2026 outlook 🇮🇷 Trump & Iran: Ceasefire on "life support" ☀️ CA Gov Race 🎧 #Hantavirus Full Episode: youtu.be/oe_l8H7VJ28

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Breaking down the latest on the conflict in Iran and its global impact with Frank Mallicoat of @ktvufox2.bsky.social . 🎙️📺 Get the full analysis and what it means for the Bay Area here: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-nq... #Iran #KTVU #NewsUpdate #FrankMallicoat #GlobalNews

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How did our universities become so vulnerable to an authoritarian takeover? My latest with Mickey Huff on the @projectcensored.bsky.social Breaks down how neoliberal Democrats & MAGA traded the "public good" for a corporate model Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT2j...

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Always great to spend Sunday morning chatting with @allierasmus.bsky.social of @ktvufox2.bsky.social about the latest headlines! Catch our full segment and the breakdown of today’s top stories here: www.ktvu.com/news/war-red...

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It was a pleasure to sit down with Zak Sos to tackle some heavy-hitting topics: the surge of misinformation, the urgent need for media literacy, and the devastating shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.📺⚖️ Full Segment: www.ktvu.com/news/misinfo... @ktvufox2.bsky.social

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Sundays are for the truth. 🛡️ Always great to get into the weeds of the week’s news with @markzaidesq.bsky.social and @briankarem.bsky.social From national security to the front lines of the press room, we’re covering it all. Catch the full breakdown: brianjkarem.substack.com/p/just-ask-t...

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Another great week breaking down the news with @allierasmus.bsky.social on @ktvufox2.bsky.social ! 📺 Catch us every Sunday for the full download on the stories hitting home. Watch the full segment here: www.ktvu.com/news/politic... #KTVU #BayAreaNews #SundayMorning

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In light of the fall of @ericswalwell.bsky.social , I ask Allison Butler: what is the legacy of Me Too? We dive into how patriarchy operates as a form of censorship and her new book, "The Judgment of Gender." Full Episode: youtu.be/bNVjGMSkqMU #MeToo @projectcensored.bsky.social

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@allierasmus.bsky.social of @ktvufox2.bsky.social and I breakdown the headlines! 🎙️ From escalating tensions in Iran and @ericswalwell.bsky.social ’s exit from the CA governor’s race to Melania Trump’s strange announcement regarding the Epstein files. WATCH: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-c8...

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Another week, another deep dive with Allie Rasmus on @ktvufox2.bsky.social ! 📺 We’re breaking down the latest developments in Iran and the significance of No Kings Day.🌍 #KTVU #Iran #NoKingsDay #MediaLiteracy Full Interview: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-si...

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Always a pleasure to join @allierasmus.bsky.social on @ktvufox2.bsky.social each week! 📺 We’re diving into the biggest headlines and breaking down the media narratives shaping the news. 🎤⚖️ #MediaLiteracy #KTVU #disinfodetox #journalism www.ktvu.com/news/trumps-...

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How did the government ruin psychedelics? 🏛️💊 Josh Brahinsky joins #DisinfoDetox Full Episode: youtu.be/Hjx426q5Uj4 @projectcensored.bsky.social @lucecaroline.bsky.social

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It’s a pleasure to be on @ktvufox2.bsky.social every week with Frank Mallicoat and @allierasmus.bsky.social ! 📺 We’re cutting through the noise to break down the biggest headlines. Catch us as we deconstruct the news that matters. www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-dr... @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Always a blast joining Mickey Huff on the @Project Censored show! 🎙️ We dove deep into the latest State of the Union address and the ongoing revelations within the Epstein files. Check out the full episode link in the comments! 👇

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 @NolanHigdon sits down with @ronplacone.bsky.social to dissect: Section 230: how the Manosphere & Podcasting rewired comedy & The Left media "circular firing squad" (Full Episode in the comments) @projectcensored.bsky.social @cnn.com @briankarem.bsky.social

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This week Allie Rasmus from KTVU & I to break down the limits of AI & the US-Israel-Iran War. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #KTVU #AllieRasmus #Geopolitics #MiddleEastUpdate #IsraelIran #TechTrends #currentevents2026 Full Interview: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-ap...

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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 UCSB Professor & Green Party candidate for CA Governor @butchware.bsky.social joins the Disinfo Detox! We’re diving into the 2026 race, revolutionary history, and breaking the corporate grip on California politics (Full Episode in the comments) @mediaskill.bsky.social @cnn.com

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The Democratic Party’s biggest mistake? Abandoning the New Deal. Charles Derber explains 👇 Full episode link in comments #DisinfoDetox #CharlesDerber #NewDeal #PositivePopulism #PoliticalSociology @projectcensored.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov @aoc.bsky.social @cnn.com @bostoncollege.bsky.social

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We’re diving deep into the SOTU aftermath, those wild new Epstein revelations, and the rise of "stenographer journalism." 📝 Here is my take on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s address last night. 🏛️ Full episode in the comments! 👇 #SOTU2026 #EpsteinFiles #PoliticsToday #Spanberger

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🚨 NEW EPISODE: The facade is crumbling. Today, @ck-dickey.bsky.social Dickey and I dive into Big Tech’s messy Pentagon deals, the “nuanced” censorship row at CBS, fresh Epstein revelations, and the influencer scandal rocking the Right. The Age of Hypocrisy is here. Full ep in comments! 👇

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Epstein and Academia: A dark pursuit of "human perfection"? 🧐 We’re deconstructing how deep the eugenics influence actually ran in the ivy-covered halls of elite institutions. Don't miss this clip. Full episode in the comments! 🧵👇 @ck-dickey.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social @cnn.com

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Enjoyed a wide-ranging chat with @allierasmus.bsky.social on @ktvufox2.bsky.social Yesterday! 📺 We covered everything from #SuperBowlLX highlights, DHS funding deadline, & fallout from Trump’s recent post regarding the Obamas. Catch the full breakdown on KTVU: www.ktvu.com/news/super-b... @cnn.com

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Most college students don’t realize 75% of their professors are "contingent"—meaning zero job security and often less than $3k per course. 📉 Episode 3 of #MAGAcademy is LIVE: We’re unmasking the reality of the Academic Gig Economy. 📽️ Full Episode in comments! @sydneysullivanphd.bsky.social

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Is higher education losing its soul to "process over purpose"? 🏫📉 In the latest episode of #MAGAcademy, we break down how administrative drift is changing the campus landscape. Check out this snippet! Full episode link in the first reply. 🧵

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I went head-to-head with the authors of Hijacked to deconstruct their vision for America. 🇺🇸 From education and immigration to the "Founder’s Paradox" and government overreach, no topic was off-limits. ⚖️ Full episode: youtu.be/80cRcLBsf7E #Hijacked #PoliticalDebate #RepublicInPeril

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Dickey breaks down the key differences between national populism and economic populism—how identity, power, and policy shape today’s political movements. #populism #PoliticalAnalysis #medialiteracy Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/qAbZLB2SLIU @ck-dickey.bsky.social

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In our latest deep dive, we break down Trump's threats to seize Greenland, the FBI raid on a WaPo reporter's home, the ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, and the debate over fascism. We even read your hate mail! (Link to the full episode in the comments! 👇

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A new episode of The Disinfo Detox is now live. We go beyond Epstein to examine the forgotten sex scandals, media cover-ups, and power structures that taught the system how to survive exposure long before his name was known. 🎧 Link in comments. @sydneysullivanphd.bsky.social @ck-dickey.bsky.social

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Had a blast breaking down Netflix’s Cover-Up with Brian Karem—digging into Seymour Hersh’s reporting on Vietnam, Nixon, Abu Ghraib, and more. Always fun to unpack media history and power with a sharp mind. Link to full episode in comments. @projectcensored.bsky.social @cnn.com

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🚨 New episode of The Disinfo Detox is live 🚨 Nolan Higdon talks with writer & activist Omar Zahzah about his new book Terms of Servitude—exposing how Big Tech suppresses Palestine discourse and acts as a political arm of settler colonialism. 🎧 Full episode link in the description.

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Economic inequality isn’t “ignored” by the media — it’s strategically hidden by the wealthy who own it. 🎙️ Robin Andersen explains how media power protects exploitation and silences workers. 👉 Full episode link in the comments 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Follow & Subscribe on YouTube @

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Ever wonder who actually owns the news? It’s not journalists. It’s the wealthiest people in the world — and that shapes what you’re allowed to know. 🎙️ Mickey Huff breaks it down. 👉 Full episode link in the comments 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Follow & Subscribe on YouTube @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Back on Fox with Allie Rasmus (KTVU) breaking down Hegseth, Venezuela, MTG, and the White House remodel — sharp takes and fresh perspectives as always! Watch the full interview here: www.ktvu.com/video/1752689 @ktvufox2.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Brian Karem and I dig into the First Amendment, the crisis of corporate-owned media, and why independent journalism matters more than ever.🔥 Full episode link in comments. @cbsnews.com @projectcensored.bsky.social @bariweiss.skystack.xyz @salon.com

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Want to understand how the Epstein story evolved—and what we actually know so far? 🎙️ Listen to my conversation with the great Bob Scheer on Scheer Post. (Link to full episode in the comments) @projectcensored.bsky.social @scheerpost.bsky.social @mmfa.bsky.social

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Rep. Ro Khanna: Progressive champion or Silicon Valley investor? Journalist Peter Byrne breaks it down. Full episode in the comments! @rokhanna.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social @thedisinfodetox.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.org @occupydemocrats.bsky.social

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Enjoyed chatting with Emma Goss of NBC Bay Area about Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor. Grateful for the thoughtful conversation on what this could signal for 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=et6w... @emmagoss.bsky.social @nbcbayarea.com @democrats.org @ericswalwell.bsky.social

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Always a pleasure joining Pete Suratos on @nbcbayarea.com to break down Rep. Eric Swalwell’s entry into the CA governor’s race. Lots to watch as this campaign kicks off. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsx... @ericswalwell.bsky.social

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Great talking with Brad Hamilton at KPIX about Rep. Eric Swalwell jumping into the California governor’s race. Appreciated the chance to dig into what his candidacy means for the state’s political landscape. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLtS... @kpixtv.bsky.social @ericswalwell.bsky.social

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🚨 New episode of The Disinfo Detox just dropped! I’m joined by journalist Brian Karem to break down the Epstein Files, Trumpworld’s spin, and the MAGA meltdown. (Link to the full episode in the comments) @briankarem.bsky.social @thoughtcriminal43.bsky.social @democracyisaverb.bsky.social

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Spoke with Sara Donchey of @kpixtv.bsky.social about the government shutdown—what’s really at stake and how it impacts everyday people. Critical conversations like this need to happen. @cnn.com @thoughtcriminal43.bsky.social @democrats.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @hekintx.bsky.social

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Had a powerful discussion with Sara Donchey of @kpixtv.bsky.social unpacking the Epstein saga—breaking down what the mainstream misses and why it matters. Stay tuned for more deep dives #Epstein @hcp-ucsc.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social @lincolnproject.us @cnn.com @msnbc.com

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Just spoke w/ CBS’s Anne Makovec about Nancy Pelosi’s retirement — what it means for California politics, the Democratic Party, and the media narrative around power & legacy. Watch the full interview here 👇https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufjwAmo1gbc @kpixtv.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Gavin Newsom — progressive or establishment? We break down his role in California politics and what it means for the future. Full episode link in the comments! @ruwithsonali.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

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🚨 New Episode Drop! 🚨 What Big Tech doesn’t want you to know about AI hype, privacy, & the fight for digital freedom. This week on The Disinfo Detox, Nolan Higdon talks with Alison Macrina of the Library Freedom Project a🎧 Link to full episode in the comments @thedisinfodetox.bsky.social

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🚨 New episode of The Disinfo Detox just dropped! 🎙 I talk with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand, about the truth and myths behind paid protesting—what’s real, what’s hype, and what it reveals about media manipulation. 👀 Link in the comments. 🔥 @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Are RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement putting science at risk by trying to ban animal testing? 🧪🐀 In this clip, @Nolan_Higdon and UCSC librarian Wynn Tranfield break down what this policy means for research, medicine, and the future of public health. (Link to the full episode in the comments)

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🎧 New episode just dropped! Host @Nolan_Higdon sits down with UCSC librarian Wynn Tranfield to fact-check RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda — from Pfizer to “Big Pharma,” Tylenol, and the war on science. (Link in the comments) @ucscscience.bsky.social

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📺 Another clip from my conversation with Nicholas Baham III on The Disinfo Detox. Full episode in the comments—don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! @projectcensored.bsky.social

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🎙️ New episode of The Disinfo Detox! I talk with Nicholas Baham III about the power of popular culture—and the long history of its suppression. Don’t miss this deep dive into art, politics, and resistance. 👉 Full episode link in comments. @calstate.bsky.social @cfaunited.bsky.social

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Has social media peaked? 🤔 On this week’s #DisinfoDetox, Matt Bailey investigates whether we’ve reached the end of social media—as feeds fill with content we didn’t ask for & profits plummet. 🎧👇Link to full episode in the comments @thedisinfodetox.bsky.social @projectcensored.bsky.social

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Sept 25 Talk: “Why Privacy Matters: Who’s at Risk in the Digital Age” 🔒 Your data isn’t just yours — who’s watching, tracking, and selling it matters. Full Disinfo Detox episodes in the comments 👇

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In my Sept ’25 talk, I finally answer the question I get more than any other: Do I hate AI? 👇 (Full episodes of The Disinfo Detox in the comments—like, follow, subscribe) @projectcensored.bsky.social @sydneysullivanphd.bsky.social @medialiteracynow.bsky.social @eavi-medialiteracy.bsky.social

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