MPK EXPLAINS
Media Literacy & Reasoning
Explore Kelly’s videos about evidence, logical fallacies, propaganda, and disinformation.
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Arguments and logical fallacies
Ad Hominem vs Insults Explained With a Simple Example! (Jun 16, 2025 · 2:19)
Distinguishes personal insults from the ad hominem fallacy and explains when attacking a person substitutes for evaluating an argument.
Stop Getting Fooled by Strawman Arguments! (Jun 16, 2025 · 2:31)
Explains strawman arguments and how misrepresenting another position can distort a debate.
The Burden of Proof Fallacy Explained Simply (Jun 21, 2025 · 2:12)
Explains the burden of proof and why asking others to disprove an unsupported claim can mislead a discussion.
What is a False Balance Fallacy? And How Can You Spot Them? (Jun 18, 2025 · 2:08)
Explains false balance and why presenting opposing claims equally can misrepresent the strength of the evidence.
What is a Middle Ground Fallacy? And How Can You Spot Them? (Jun 18, 2025 · 2:14)
Explains the middle-ground fallacy and why a compromise between two positions is not automatically correct.
News, propaganda, and disinformation
How ‘Fake News’ Got Completely Hijacked #politics #history (Jan 27, 2026 · 2:21)
Traces the changing use of the phrase “fake news” and its role in discrediting reporting and shaping political discussion.
Is Elon Musk the Champion of Free Speech or the Champion of Propaganda? (Nov 19, 2024 · 6:47)
Examines Musk’s free-speech claims alongside Kelly’s criticism of platform decisions and information amplification.
The Deepfakes and Disinformation Nobody’s Talking About (Dec 31, 2025 · 11:36)
Examines synthetic media and disinformation, how misleading content spreads, and problems of identifying trustworthy evidence.