40 Best Fake News Podcasts

1. Hoax!

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Why do so many people believe things that aren't true? In an era when claims of 'fake news' come as natural as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real in the 19th century to 'Balloon boy' in 2009, Hoax! will explore the most audacious and ambitious tricks in history. And along the way, we'll uncover the reasons people let themselves be fooled, and how we can live our lives and engage with the media with a more critical eye...MORE Ranking #92 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Dana Schwartz, Lizzie Logan
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2. Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

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Health vs Hype from the American Medical Association takes on medical misinformation, viral health trends, DIY medicine, and common health myths to help listeners understand what's real, what's risky, and what's backed by science. Let's face it: many of us are guilty of occasionally 'doing our own research.' We've searched symptoms and ended up down a medical rabbit hole. But our health is our greatest asset and trusting it to an algorithm or an influencer can be a costly mistake...MORE Ranking #52 in Apple Charts (US)
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Knowledge Fight

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Each episode, Dan and Jordan take a look at some clips from that day's Alex Jones Show and struggle to make sense of what they find.
Hosts Dan Friesen, Jordan Holmes
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.3K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Silicon Curtain

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/siliconcurtain/subscribeA podcast about propaganda, digital disinformation, politics, corruption, hybrid warfare, weaponised conspiracy theories, social echo chambers and digital dystopias.1984, Authoritarian, Autocracy, Autocrat, Big Brother, Brainwashing, Cold war, Cold war propaganda, Communism, Conflict, Conspiracy theories, Control, Cults, Cyber warfare, Deception, Dictator, Dictatorship, Digital dystopia, Digital media, Disinformation, Echo chambers, Economic sanctions, Fascist, Fake news, Foreign correspondents, Foreign..MORE Host Jonathan Fink
Producer/Network Jonathan Fink
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 336Twitter 5.7KInstagram 369 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Conspirituality

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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to child trafficking...MORE Hosts Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker
Producer/Network Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2.7KTwitter 12.8KInstagram 6.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Wrongthink Radio

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The intersection of common sense and facts Two former intelligence analysts bring you the facts, connect the dots, and breakthrough the liberal media bias.
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7. BV Today

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Listen weekdays as Brandon Vogt machetes through fake news and misinformation to provide cunning insight into NM news, politics and social issues. Plus humorous takes on the world around us and a guest list that rivals any program in the country. Hear BV weekdays on 96.3 News Radio KKOB or catch the podcast right here, updated daily. MORE Host Brandon Vogt
Producer/Network News Radio KKOB
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 7K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Disinformation Wars

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Producer/Network American Foreign Policy Council
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9. Truth or Fake

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Truth or Fake is a fact-checking rendez-vous in association with the FRANCE 24 Observers. Our content focuses on false images circulating online and how to identify them. Monday to Thursday at 8:45pm and 10:20pm Paris time.MORE Host Vedika Bahl
Producer/Network FRANCE 24 English
Email ****@france24.com
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10. For the Love of Truth

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We do a weekly overview of the misinformation being spread by Rebel News Network.
Hosts Nick, Leonard
Email ****@loveoftruth.com
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11. What's Crap on WhatsApp?

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The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check and Volume Podcasts.
Producer/Network Volume Podcasts & Africa Check
Email ****@africacheck.org
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12. The Daily Misinformer: The Punch Up

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Every week The Daily Misinformer gathers together to punch up their fire jokes for the week. They roast each other for that bad jokes and take credit for the smallest parts of the best jokes. It's an inside look at The Daily Misinformer and their punch-up meeting.MORE Hosts Paul Heredia, Ezra Parter, Kristen M. Scatton, Jordan Wilson, Briana Jones
Producer/Network The Punch Up
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 16Twitter 21 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

13. Meedan

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Misinformation is easy to believe, tough to debunk, and it can be harmful when it spreads. With the help of some leading experts and practitioners, host Megan Marrelli dives into how misinformation impacts all of our every day lives. This is a podcast by Meedan, a technology non-profit that builds software and initiatives to strengthen global journalism, digital literacy and accessibility of information for the world.MORE Estimated listeners
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14. CogWar

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Dive into the mind-bending world of Cognitive Warfare, where manipulation, disinformation, and the clash of signals and noise shape our reality. This podcast unravels the intricate web of how it all connects, blending academic insights with the pulse of today's headlines. Join us as we decode the hidden forces at play in our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Estimated listeners
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15. This is Fake News

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Join Ricky and Jay in their fakenews podcast discussing the latest news, trends and world events as they may or may not decipher the truth!
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16. What's Crap on WhatsApp?

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The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check, Volume and the International Fact-Checking Network.
Hosts Taryn Khourie, Andisiwe Michelle May
Producer/Network Africa Check
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17. Fake News Debunker

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I debunk the fake news and fake news that is on social media.
Host Bradley Abreu
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18. The Ministry of Media

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The media shapes what you think, this podcast shows you how. The Ministry of Media exposes the lies, spin, and manipulation behind today's news and advertising.The Ministry of Media is a podcast dedicated to media literacy, truth-seeking, and critical thinking in an age of misinformation. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from journalism, advertising, communications, psychology, and digital media, unpacking how news narratives are constructed, how public opinion is influenced, and where media bias and deception take hold...MORE Estimated listeners
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19. Disinformation Tech

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In today's digitally connected world, disinformation is no longer a shadowy, fringe issue—it is a powerful force influencing global events, political ideologies, societal norms, and personal beliefs. Welcome to Disinformation Tech, a deep-dive podcast dedicated to exploring the technological tools that both fuel and fight the spread of disinformation.MORE Producer/Network Zary Manning
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Unchecked: The architecture of disinformation

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Misinformation and disinformation thrive in today's technology landscape, and arguably present the greatest threat to modern society. Information architecture the practice of designing and managing digital spaces has an opportunity to intervene. This podcast looks at disinformation from an information architecture perspective, and considers ways to expand the practice of IA to address this new reality. ••• What is Information Architecture? Information architecture is the practice of designing virtual structures the shape and form of online spaces and digital products...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Disinfolklore

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Disinfolklore is a new analytical method for parsing Russian, MAGA and, indeed, all forms of emotionally resonant Disinformation. Disinfolklore is a particular form of story telling. Disinfolklore communicates mean Mana / energy directly into our mindstreams.Disinfolklore gets us to think and do what the Disinfolklorists want us to. They want us to check out. To lose hope. Abandon Ukraine, and what Ukraine's victory symbolises: The security of the post-WWII legal and social order...MORE Producer/Network Decoding Trolls
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22. Fake News Netcast

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Recommendations for naïve users of Web 2.0 to ensure that they are not believing in false stories
Host Dan Honglin
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23. CTRL ALT DECEIT: Democracy in Danger

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Ctrl Alt Deceit: Democracy in Danger is a podcast designed to dive deep into the threats facing our democracies and to ask 'just how much danger are they in?' Throughout the 8-part series, former CNN anchor Nina Dos Santos and regular BBC radio voice Owen Bennett-Jones will be joined by former spies, disinformation researchers and government officials to examine who exactly is trying to 'control' the narrative, which 'alternative facts' are they using and where will such 'deception' end? Ctrl Alt Deceit: Democracy in Danger is brought to you by Democratys, a charity committed to exposing int..MORE Producer/Network Democratys
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
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24. In Reality

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'In Reality' debunks fake news and elevates the innovative researchers, entrepreneurs, journalists and policymakers who are fighting back against toxic misinformation. Co-hosts Joan Donovan, research director of the Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center on Media and Public Policy, and Eric Schurenberg, an award-winning journalist and former CEO of Fast Company, engage guests in enlightening conversations about solutions to this scourge and the path back to a shared reality. MORE Producer/Network New Thinking
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25. The Disinfo Detox

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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.MORE Producer/Network Nolan Higdon
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26. Baloney Detection with Dr. K

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A podcast that tackles pseudoscience and misinformation from the view of a science educator. Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at ****@gmail.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network James Kabrhel
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27. Behind the digital curtain

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Welcome to Behind the digital curtain, the podcast where we unravel digital deception and fight back against AI-generated misinformation. I'm Dr. Sergio Sánchez, but around here they call me Dr. Qubit, your guide through this world of technological shadows.Today, we dive into dangerous territory: the mind of the manipulator. Who are the hackers? How do they think? And how do they use AI to deceive you? Get ready—because this episode will open your eyes.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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28. The Big Threat

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Welcome to The Big Threat. A podcast about the global information wars and how mis- and disinformation are eroding the democracies we live in. In this podcast series, join Bryce Corbett on a trip around the world to meet the experts taking up the fight against fake news in what has become a race against time.MORE Email ****@thesquiz.com.au
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29. The Future of Truth

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The Future of Truth podcast explores how truth, facts, and public trust are changing in the modern world, especially in the face of misinformation, fragmented media ecosystems, and digital technologies that make it harder to agree on what is real. Episodes typically feature conversations with academics, journalists, and thinkers about how societies understand and value truth, why it matters for public life, and the challenges and possibilities ahead for reliable information and shared reality.MORE Email ****@futureoftruth.us
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30. For Facts' Sake

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Welcome to 'For Facts' Sake,' a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured. For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.MORE Producer/Network Centre for Information Integrity in Africa
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31. Dis/Mis: Exploring Misinformation In Modern Media

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Misinformation is on the rise around the world, affecting vast areas of our lives. From elections to climate change, and from the world of sport to the world of crime, misinformation can be found wherever we turn. In Dis/Mis - a new podcast from Impress - Debs Grayson speaks to experts from the world of media to learn more about misinformation and find answers to the most important questions: Why is it so effective? Who is spreading it? And how can we stop it?MORE Producer/Network Impress
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32. Hoax Hunters

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Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe. Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn't lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened. Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We'll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world. But the real mystery isn't how they did it...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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33. The Deepfake Dialogues

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What happens when we can no longer believe what we see and hear? Deepfake technology is blurring the lines between real and fabricated, reshaping trust, identity, and information itself.The Deepfake Dialogues explores how AI-generated media is influencing society—from politics and journalism to art, education, and human relationships. Join us as we examine critical risks such as misinformation, fraud, and harassment, while also uncovering the opportunities for creativity, accessibility, and connection in our new synthetic reality.Follow now. New episodes drop every Wednesday...MORE Email ****@substack.com
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34. Podcast Power! Unmasking Fake News

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Welcome to our podcast created by participants of the Erasmus youth exchange! In this series, we dive deep into the world of fake news, exploring how misinformation spreads and how to stay sharp in a digital age. Join us for authentic conversations, international perspectives, and practical tips on navigating the media landscape.This project is a result of a youth exchange focused on media literacy and critical thinking.MORE Estimated listeners
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35. Get Fact by Kevin Newman

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The threat to Canada is real—and growing. Misinformation is dividing us, weakening our economy, and undermining our institutions. Yet Canada has little defence. That's why we're stepping up. Get Fact is a collective fight against falsehoods aimed at our country. We're non-partisan—our only commitment is to Canada. Facts matter. Join us. getfactfirst.substack.comMORE Email ****@substack.com
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36. Unspun

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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.MORE Producer/Network Amanda Sturgill
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37. The FACTory

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The FACTory is an innovative audiovisual project that aims to combat misinformation and disinformation by educating audiences on fact-checking techniques. The program focuses on empowering viewers with practical skills to verify information and discern truth from falsehood in the digital media landscape.MORE Producer/Network ekowxi
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38. SBS Examines

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SBS Examines is a podcast dedicated to dispelling misinformation and disinformation impacting Australia's social cohesion, especially in multicultural and multilingual communities. Each episode provides clear insights on critical issues to empower listeners and foster a more informed, connected society. Subscribe now to stay updated and be part of the conversation.MORE Producer/Network SBS Audio
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39. The FactSpace

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Hello, welcome to The Fact Space, a podcast by FactSpace West Africa, an organization engaged in fact-checking, training, research and building of fact-checking tools to combat mis and disinformation in Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria. On this podcast, we push you to do one thing, just one; listen between the lines.MORE Estimated listeners
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40. On a vérifié

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Le fact-checking à la radio c'est possible ! Les initiatives ivoiriennes de lutte contre la désinformation lancent la rubrique « On a vérifié », un rendez-vous dédié à la lutte contre la désinformation. Le programme est produit et diffusé par Radio Yopougon et disponible sur la plateforme de podcast d'Eburnie Today.MORE Estimated listeners
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