Media Exposed with Adam Weiss – September 7, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice | Host: Adam Weiss | Featured Guests: Justine Brooke Murray, David Zier, Michael Roshan, Tommy Robinson

Episode Overview

This episode of Media Exposed dives deep into the theme of deceptive media practices and the growing influence of independent and alternative news outlets. Host Adam Weiss, alongside several guests, scrutinizes recent media controversies—the alleged bias and editing in legacy networks, handling of sensitive incidents (like mass shootings), misinformation about political figures, and suppression of independent voices in both the U.S. and abroad. The episode also spotlights the rise of new conservative platforms and the fight for free speech internationally.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mainstream Media Manipulation and Alleged Deceptive Editing

(02:31, 04:23, 06:18, 08:57)

• Adam Weiss criticizes CBS for "deceptive editing" in interviews with government officials, particularly concerning immigration and crime stories.
• Example discussed: CBS’s interview with a Homeland Security official allegedly spliced to omit pertinent details about an accused criminal's background.
• Legacy media networks are charged with ongoing bias against conservative figures and causes, failing to adapt despite past lawsuits (e.g., the "lost $16 million lawsuit" against CBS—06:18).
• Newer, independent outlets are seen as increasingly crucial in providing unfiltered content and counterbalancing narrative control.

“What a difference. From one clip they edited it to the second clip they left out all the criminal behavior that the secretary pointed out. You think CBS would have learned their lesson, Justin, Give me your thoughts on that.”
— Adam Weiss (08:57)

• Justine Brooke Murray (Media Research Center): Mainstream networks are attempting superficial rebranding rather than meaningful reform, and independent outlets are gaining voice but are routinely undercut by legacy media’s bias.

"But they're facing a rude awakening because... independent outlets, are having a voice now. And you can try to copy that all you want if you're a legacy media outlet... But at the end of the day, you can't if you continue peddling the same leftist propaganda instead of actually striving for truth."
— Justine Brooke Murray (05:24)

2. The Disconnect between Media Consumption and Generational Politics

(06:18)

• Weiss observes that older voters are less likely to support Trump, as they’re “still taking their information from old school legacy media.”
• Younger voters, more exposed to independent and streaming news sources, allegedly show stronger support for Trump.

3. Erosion of Journalistic Objectivity and “Fake News” Culture

(11:52, 13:21)

• The show examines ex-ABC reporter Terry Moran’s admission that network news is "failing the American people," allegedly shackled by corporate interests—but panelists argue the problem is outright bias, not lack of freedom.
• Moran’s shift from neutrality to outspoken partisanship is noted, with panelists skeptical about his narrative of victimhood.

"He thinks he's a martyr. But the problem is he's nailing himself to the cross. He's trying to make himself a victim because he got fired for spreading his own opinion about something he was supposed to report objectively on."
— Carol Markowitz (13:21)

4. Media Response to Mass Shootings & Trans Shooter Coverage

(17:50, 19:50, 22:03, 24:04)

• The hosts criticize media outlets for prioritizing coverage of a shooter’s pronouns over motives or the experiences of victims during a Minnesota Catholic school shooting.
• The segment accuses media of double standards: rapid attributions of motive/ideology in some cases versus deflection and sensitivity in others, based on political or identity alignment.

"Every correction, every dodge, every spin makes clear the media serves only ideology in these circumstances instead of truth. Fact, shouldn't it be true?"
— Adam Weiss (17:50)

• David Zier and others discuss the alleged reluctance to accurately report the identity and motives of shooters who are transgender, contrasting this with the coverage given to likely conservative shooters.

"It's not a she, he's a he. And they're saying there's no motive, right? These people are sick..."
— David Zier (19:50)

• The segment features a montage of media reports and then sharply shifts to a critique of how mental health and political ideology are addressed (or avoided).

5. New York City Mayoral Race & Progressive Politics

(24:51, 25:26)

• Discussion turns to NYC mayoral candidates, predicting the rise of progressive Assemblyman Mamdani and speculating on its effects on conservatism and electoral futures.
• Weiss and Zier suggest that a shift further left may actually galvanize the conservative base, even as young people remain difficult to reach through traditional platforms.

6. Law Enforcement, Urban Safety, and Policy Contrasts

(26:56, 27:59)

• Adam recounts on-the-ground impressions from Washington D.C., attributing increased street safety to proactive law enforcement and linking positive changes to prior Trump administration policies.
• Zier highlights ongoing issues in blue cities, especially with crime linked to illegal immigration.

7. Manufactured Rumors: Trump Health Scare vs. Media Silence on Biden

(32:50, 35:14, 40:07)

• The episode covers last week's viral rumors about Trump’s alleged health crisis, which were amplified by media despite lack of evidence, contrasting with much less coverage or scrutiny given to President Biden’s absences.
• Guest Michael Roshan (Television Republika, Poland) provides an international perspective, identifying similar liberal biases in European media and pointing to the rapid success of his crowdfunded conservative TV station as evidence of popular demand for alternative perspectives.

"If you get half of people voting conservative and half of people voting liberal, why do we have 95% of media being totally biased with the liberal left?"
— Michael Roshan (35:14)

• Roshan asserts that media consolidation in the hands of liberal elites is less about business sense and more about ideological agenda, with alternative media often shut out by design.

8. Free Press, New Media, and Hit Jobs

(47:59, 48:50, 49:58)

• Adam Weiss discusses establishment media’s hostility towards new, independent journalistic voices, using the example of Benny Johnson, who after asking pointed questions at the White House was "smeared" by The New York Times with personal attacks.
• This is framed as symptomatic of a broader attempt by legacy outlets to defend their turf by targeting new entrants rather than engaging with their reporting.

"They claim to be defend press freedom, but only when it’s their friends. New voices get smeared, silenced or erased. This is why Americans don't trust the legacy media."
— Adam Weiss (47:59)

9. International Fight for Free Speech

(52:37, 54:05, 58:43)

• UK activist and journalist Tommy Robinson shares how his attempts to report on controversial stories (specifically, Islamic grooming gangs) have led to extensive media vilification, censorship, and repeated imprisonment.
• Robinson details:
  • How British media and authorities use legal restrictions and public smears to suppress coverage.
  • Covertly exposing BBC’s "Panorama" team for allegedly attempting a hit piece on him, resulting in his subsequent mass deplatforming (YouTube/Facebook bans) after releasing his own counter-documentary ("Panodrama").
  • He frames the UK and Europe as post-free-speech societies, contrasting it to America.

"I've become the most watched journalist in Europe. The reason being I was covering and talking about the issues that none of the media would. Not just that they wouldn't talk about, but they'd covered them up... I spent seven months on solitary confinement for producing a documentary."
— Tommy Robinson (52:37–54:05)

• Robinson previews a planned free speech rally in London, tying the struggle for independent journalism and national identity to a broader populist revival (58:43).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Adam Weiss:

  • “Republicans trash the country. I've been doing this since I was 18. I've had hit jobs done against me. I've been attacked by media reporters. Am I afraid no truth will prevail? Fake news media, we're here to call you out.” (03:42)
  • “It's such a bad ethics that they have... you laying out all the terrible crimes and then you leave it out. I mean, how would you ever convict someone? This is what the media does.” (10:07)
  • “Every correction, every dodge, every spin makes clear the media serves only ideology in these circumstances instead of truth.” (17:50)
  • “There's a lot of misinformation circulating right now... but as we look at the spectrum of mass casualty events in our nation's history, there have been a range of motivations.” (23:11)

• Justine Brooke Murray:

  • “But they're facing a rude awakening because a lot of new media outlets, actual independent outlets, are having a voice now... you can't if you continue peddling the same leftist propaganda.” (05:24)

• Carol Markowitz:

  • “They're campaigning harder for an alien gang banging brute than they even did for Kamala Harris...” (09:13)
  • “He thinks he's a martyr. But the problem is he's nailing himself to the cross. He's trying to make himself a victim because he got fired for spreading his own opinion about something he was supposed to report objectively on.” (13:21)

• David Zier:

  • “It's not a she, he's a he. And they're saying there's no motive, right? These people are sick in the middle.” (19:50)
  • “It's not that they can't see the forest for the trees. The MSM won't let you see the forest for the trees.” (24:04)

• Michael Roshan:

  • “If you get half of people voting conservative and half of people voting liberal, why do we have 95% of media being totally biased with the liberal left?... We decided to create a station which is basically funded by the regular people... We grew so fast.” (35:14; 36:53)

• Tommy Robinson:

  • “You are the only place in the world that has free speech. We here, yeah we live in a post free speech area in Europe. It's far worse than you can even imagine the stories I could tell you.” (54:05)
  • “I got the head of Panorama, his name was John Sweeney... I got him telling them, say this about Tommy Robinson. If you say this, this and this, that will go in the documentary. Do we have a deal?” (55:35)
  • “We are the only place in the world that has free speech, and we’re going to fight for it.” (58:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:31: Show intro and preview of major media controversies
• 04:23: Discussion of CBS deceptive editing; start of bias in political coverage
• 06:18: Polling data and generational divide in news consumption
• 08:57: Breakdowns of CBS editing/scandal and panelist responses
• 11:52: Terry Moran clip—mainstream media failures and corporate influence
• 13:21: Panel reflections on bias and reporter martyr narratives
• 17:50: Media coverage of the Minnesota shooting—alleged prioritization of pronouns and deflection of motive
• 19:50: David Zier’s critique of media handling of transgender shooters
• 24:51: NYC Mayor’s race and rise of progressive candidate Mamdani
• 26:56: Law enforcement and safety improvements in D.C.
• 32:50: Introduction of Trump health rumors and Labor Day media speculation
• 35:14: Michael Roshan (Poland) on international media bias and rise of crowdfunded conservative TV
• 40:07: Trump's own response to “death rumor” and contrasts with Biden coverage
• 47:59: Hit piece against Benny Johnson and media suppression of new journalists
• 52:37: Tommy Robinson on UK censorship, media hit jobs, and personal experiences
• 58:43: Plug for the upcoming London free speech rally

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a combative, skeptical, and intensely critical tone toward establishment and legacy media. There’s a sense of urgency and solidarity among the featured commentators, with a focus on exposing bias, promoting transparency, and defending the role of emerging and independent media voices (often framed in populist, patriotic rhetoric). The language is emotive, occasionally hyperbolic, and rooted in a deep distrust of mainstream narratives.

Conclusion

This installment of Media Exposed takes aim at the alleged double standards and manipulations of the mainstream press, contrasting these with the supposed objectivity and grassroots power of alternative outlets both in the U.S. and abroad. Through interviews and curated news clips, the show paints the legacy media as ideologically monolithic and resistant to genuine reform, while celebrating the rise of new media and free speech campaigns domestically and internationally.