Who's Behind the News

Who's Behind the News: Building an independent science infrastructure

Newsjunkie's Prairie Fire editor, Morgan Kriesel. on government data, fired scientists, and what comes next For more of his reporting on the purge of government scientists and data collectors, the erosion of public research infrastructure, and the growing grassroots effort to preserve scientific work outside political control visit the Prairie Fire Project [https://www.newsjunkie.net/prairie-fire]. Host: Matt Filder

Who's Behind the News: Strongmen vs. the Press, Part II

Gordon Whiting, publisher of Newsjunkie.net, about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with the press and what it reveals about media power globally. Host: Matt Fidler https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/nj-podcast-3https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/nj-podcast-3 [https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/nj-podcast-3]

Who's Behind the News: Strongmen vs. the Press, Part I

Newsjunkie publisher, Gordon Whiting, talks about the parallels between India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States under Donald Trump. Host: Matt Fidler Read the whole interview here [https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/nj-podcast-2] © 2026 Newsjunkie.net

Who's Behind the News: The Origins of the Attention Economy

The news isn't broken — but it's headed for the emergency room. From Hearst and Pulitzer to cable news and social media, the attention economy has always rewarded outrage over truth. Newsjunkie publisher Gordon Whiting breaks down why trust in journalism is eroding, and what might save it. Matt Fidler: host/producer Read the interview here [https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/podcast-whos-behind-the-news-1]