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To Lead Is HumanLeadership Success Is Situational (Arjun Moorthy)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Arjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next startup after having sold his last one, The Factual, to Yahoo.“Your first startup is an absolute public ass kicking. You look like a complete clown. And so it gets rid of a lot of the arrogance very quickly.”— Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next s...
2023-11-2938 min
Naatak RadioDikhaate Hain Jo - Shatranj ke Khiladi OSTSend us a textMusic Composition - Anitha DixitLyrics : Wajid Ali Shah, Nawab of Awadh, 1847 to 1856Vocals - Anitha DixitBansuri (flute) - Arjun BharadwajTabla - Hemanth HariharanOriginal sound track from Shatranj ke Khiladi Naatak's 104th productionJune9 - Jun18, 2023Written by Munshi PremchandAdaptation: Ritwik Verma and Anush MoorthyDirected by Anush MoorthyProduced by Dhananjay Motwanihttps://www.naatak.org/2023-shatranj/Support the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Po...
2023-05-2002 min
FANTIReunited and It Feels So GoodPlus, listener Nick–a white gentleman–writes in with a question about an alternative way to phrase the description: “Hotep nonsense conspiracy thinking”. Tre’vell and jarrett had differing views on Nick’s email so they grappled with the complexity of how to answer him in A Tough Question.DIS/Honorable Mentions jarrettHM: The GwuarhlsRyan MitchellMychael ChinnArchie Jay:hm: Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivityhm: Arjun Moorthy, The Factual purchaseTre’vellHM: A League of Their O...
2022-09-0847 min
You Don't Have to YellHow Do Americans Feel About Single-Payer? | Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy and his colleagues at The Factual ran two polls on healthcare reform to see how Americans felt about single-payer healthcare and the more modest public option. In this episode, he shares the arguments for and against both and reveals one point of consensus all Americans share on the subject of America's healthcare system. You can find more polls and underreported news from The Factual here: thefactual.com Stay up to date on the latest episodes via YDHTY's weekly newsletter here: ydhty.com/news
2022-08-1833 min
The Great BattlefieldTrusting The News Again with Arjun Moorthy of The FactualArjun Moorthy joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and co-founding The Factual, where they've created an algorithm that scans over 10,000 news articles daily rates them for quality and shares the best ones with subscribers.
2022-08-031h 08
Utterly Moderate PodcastWe Should Have Paid Attention in Math Class (w/James Zimring & Arjun Moorthy)Click here to join the Connors Crew and get our cool newsletter—it takes only a few seconds!
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We know times are tough right now in this country. Mass shootings have rocked us once again. Inflation is high and economic troubles loom. A series of Supreme Court decisions have left you either elated or saddened depending upon your point of view. American democracy faces a five-alarm fire—each passing week we find out just how close we were to los...
2022-07-041h 25
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerMedia Literacy, Critical Thinking, and the News with Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Factual, a subscription-based, ad-free news app that aggregates and curates the news based on its credibility. He joins host Mike Palmer to talk about the importance of media literacy and critical thinking in a world with increasing partisanship and misinformation.We hear Arjun's origin story which began as a paperboy in Canada before being educated as an engineer, working at Hubspot in its startup phase, and ultimately founding The Factual with Ajoy Sojan in 2016. We hear how he and team have navigated the years since launch and how...
2022-05-2639 min
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastDepoliticizing News With The FactualDrew Perkins talks with Arjun Moorthy, co-founder of The Factual, a news aggregator that uses AI and data to depoliticize and foster a more healthy consumption of news. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Factual Book: Hate, Inc. @thefactualnews @juicemoorthy The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 249 Drafting Principles To Protect K12 From Indoctrination Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-05-231h 06The ThoughtStretchers PodcastDepoliticizing News With The FactualDrew Perkins talks with Arjun Moorthy, co-founder of The Factual, a news aggregator that uses AI and data to depoliticize and foster a more healthy consumption of news. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Factual Book: Hate, Inc. @thefactualnews @juicemoorthy The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 249 Drafting Principles To Protect K12 From Indoctrination Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-05-231h 06
You Don't Have to YellDo Americans Support Roe v Wade?: What the Polling Says | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualA recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision indicates the court might plan to overturn Roe v Wade has added heat to an already contentious issue. While the abortion debate seems to be a war between two intractable sides, a large group of Americans stand in the middle who are both uncomfortable with the practice of abortion and supportive of Roe v Wade. Arjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses some recent polls that show Americans' opinions on the subject are far more nuanced than the narrative would have us believe. NOTES: ...
2022-05-0536 minYou Don't Have to YellDo Americans Support Roe v Wade?: What the Polling Says | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualA recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision indicates the court might plan to overturn Roe v Wade has added heat to an already contentious issue. While the abortion debate seems to be a war between two intractable sides, a large group of Americans stand in the middle who are both uncomfortable with the practice of abortion and supportive of Roe v Wade. Arjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses some recent polls that show Americans' opinions on the subject are far more nuanced than the narrative would have us believe. NOTES: ...
2022-05-0536 min
CET 93.0 FMLataji TributeA musical tribute to Lata Mangeshkar | Directed by Gayathri Be | Written by Biju Parameswaran, Sudha Bhat, Mydhili Nair and George John | Introduced by Sudha Bhat | Narrated by Arjun Nair and Mydhili Nair | Edited by Saji Sadasivan | Singers: Deepa Kartha, Sona Sankar, Swagata Sen Roy, Anipriya Pushpakumari, Ramki Moorthy, Rajesh Nath, Rakesh Subramanian, Sunitha Subramaniam, Shruthi Revi, Sreekala Viswanathan, Radhika Sajith, Anjana Muraleedharan, Sandhya Laxman, Mydhili Nair and Gayathri Be | CET 93.0 FM production
2022-05-0141 min
My AmericaUnbiased News in America with Arjun Moorthy of The FactualIs the news industry polarizing us and putting us into echo chambers? Can we find unbiased news in America? Or at least can we see trustworthy sources and understand which “way they lean?” These are the questions keeping Dan and Kim up at night. So they invited Arjun Moorthy, co-founder of The Factual, to help quell their anxiety. Resources:The FactualThe Factual SearchThe Factual on TwitterArjun on TwitterLinks:My America TwitterMy America InstagramKim’s Instagram...
2022-04-2848 min
The Rewired SoulBONUS: Battling Biased Media with Arjun Moorthy of TheFactual.comIt's no secret that biased corporate media and misinformation is a major problem that's fueling polarization and harming our democracy. Today's guest is looking to help fix this issue. Arjun Moorthy is the co-founder of The Factual, an app that vets news stories for bias and accuracy so users have what they need to know before reading a story.Check out The Factual app Follow Arjun on Twitter @jucemoorthy Follow The Factual on Twitter @thefactualnewsBecome a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes!
2022-04-171h 09
The Rewired SoulBONUS: Battling Biased Media with Arjun Moorthy of TheFactual.comEpisode Notes
It's no secret that biased corporate media and misinformation is a major problem that's fueling polarization and harming our democracy. Today's guest is looking to help fix this issue. Arjun Moorthy is the co-founder of The Factual, an app that vets news stories for bias and accuracy so users have what they need to know before reading a story.
Check out The Factual app
Follow Arjun on Twitter @jucemoorthy
Follow The Factual on Twitter @thefactualnews
Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes!
2022-04-1700 min
Social Media and PoliticsRating News Credibility with Algorithms, with Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy, co-founder and CEO of The Factual, discusses how machine learning and natural language processing can rank news for credibility. Arjun breaks down the criteria underpinning The Factual's rating system as well as how it tries to minimize bias. We talk about some of the pitfalls of optimizing news for engagement, as well as how anonymity in a different incentive structure affects discourse around discussing news. Towards the end of the episode, we discuss the current state of AI in the newsroom, and how automation might affect news consumption in the future. Check out the Unbiased P...
2022-04-1756 min
Moderate PartyUnbiased and Factual with Arjun MoorthyHillari Lombard sits down with Arjun Moorthy, CEO of the Factual, for a conversation about the Media and our weird relationship with it. Along the way, they discuss personal identity vs political action, trust, bias, and more! If you have thoughts about this episode or ideas for an upcoming episode, let us know by emailing […]
2022-04-131h 00You Don't Have to YellHow Far Are Americans Willing to Go in Ukraine? | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy from TheFactual.com shares polling of his readership that shows the surprising lengths Americans would be willing to go to support Ukraine, and the red lines that might trigger deeper involvement. Source polls can be found here: https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/341/Should-NATO-join-the-Ukraine-conflict-if-Russia-uses-chemical-weapons- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/330/Does-the-war-in-Ukraine-make-the-case-for-an-increase-in-nuclear-arsenal- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/329/Do-refugees-from-Ukraine-deserve-special-consideration-compared-to-other-refugees- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/326/Could-Russia-s-military-operations-in-Ukraine-have-been-avoided- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/347/Should-NATO-enforce-a-no-fly-zone-
2022-03-2436 min
You Don't Have to YellHow Far Are Americans Willing to Go in Ukraine? | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy from TheFactual.com shares polling of his readership that shows the surprising lengths Americans would be willing to go to support Ukraine, and the red lines that might trigger deeper involvement. Source polls can be found here: https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/341/Should-NATO-join-the-Ukraine-conflict-if-Russia-uses-chemical-weapons- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/330/Does-the-war-in-Ukraine-make-the-case-for-an-increase-in-nuclear-arsenal- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/329/Do-refugees-from-Ukraine-deserve-special-consideration-compared-to-other-refugees- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/326/Could-Russia-s-military-operations-in-Ukraine-have-been-avoided- https://www.thefactual.com/news/poll/347/Should-NATO-enforce-a-no-fly-zone- This is a public e...
2022-03-2436 minYou Don't Have to YellWhat do Americans really know about the National Debt? | with Arjun MoorthyOur month-end wrap up with Arjun Moorthy explores the polling data from his website, TheFactual.com, and just how much Americans understand about our national debt, the ways it could all go sideways, and what we can do about it. You can hear more from Arjun and our very own Dan Sally on the Unbiased podcast: https://www.thefactual.com/unbiased-podcast/
2022-02-2433 min
You Don't Have to YellWhat do Americans really know about the National Debt? | with Arjun MoorthyOur month-end wrap up with Arjun Moorthy explores the polling data from his website, TheFactual.com, and just how much Americans understand about our national debt, the ways it could all go sideways, and what we can do about it. You can hear more from Arjun and our very own Dan Sally on the Unbiased podcast: https://www.thefactual.com/unbiased-podcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2022-02-2433 min
You Don't Have to YellAre Americans Really More Accepting of Political Violence? | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy shares recent polling from TheFactual.com that shows a rare bright spot in today's political landscape - that Americans, while polarized, are still overwhelmingly opposed to political violence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2022-01-2833 minYou Don't Have to YellAre Americans Really More Accepting of Political Violence? | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy shares recent polling from TheFactual.com that shows a rare bright spot in today's political landscape - that Americans, while polarized, are still overwhelmingly opposed to political violence.
2022-01-2833 minYou Don't Have to YellDoes the Public Support Supreme Court Term Limits | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualPolling shows the majority of Americans approve of term limits for Supreme Court justices, but some experts say the unintended consequences would be disastrous. Arjun and Dan discuss polling on the subject from The Factual, how liberal and conservative justices often rule alike, and Dan’s journey from being a firm yes to a hard no on the idea.
2021-12-0938 min
You Don't Have to YellDoes the Public Support Supreme Court Term Limits | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualPolling shows the majority of Americans approve of term limits for Supreme Court justices, but some experts say the unintended consequences would be disastrous. Arjun and Dan discuss polling on the subject from The Factual, how liberal and conservative justices often rule alike, and Dan’s journey from being a firm yes to a hard no on the idea. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-12-0938 min
UWaterloo Alumni PodcastsAlumni Know: Is news entertainment? feat. Arjun Moorthy (BASc '99)When you scroll through news and social media feeds, you probably see content specifically curated to your tastes and biases. Is this really a news feed? Or is it personalized entertainment? Today we're posing these questions and more to Arjun Moorthy (BASc '99). Arjun is the co-founder and CEO of The Factual, an AI-powered news platform that provides readers with the most credible perspectives on the day's trending stories. Arjun shares how the platform works, the role of sensationalism, and his thoughts on paywalls.
2021-12-0721 minYou Don't Have to YellThe Infrastructure Bill: the Extra $2 Trillion Nobody Wanted | Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy of The Factual discusses polling around Biden's infrastructure package and reveals the key difference between supporters and opponents is how much you trust the government.
2021-11-1135 min
You Don't Have to YellThe Infrastructure Bill: the Extra $2 Trillion Nobody Wanted | Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy of The Factual discusses polling around Biden's infrastructure package and reveals the key difference between supporters and opponents is how much you trust the government. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-11-1135 min
You Don't Have to YellVietnam, Iraq, & Afghanistan - How Public Opinion Supports Forever Wars | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualWhat does polling from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan tell us about how Americans view foreign wars and our likelihood to get involved in one again? Arjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses on this episode of YDHTY.
2021-10-1436 min
You Don't Have to YellVietnam, Iraq, & Afghanistan - How Public Opinion Supports Forever Wars | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualWhat does polling from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan tell us about how Americans view foreign wars and our likelihood to get involved in one again? Arjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses on this episode of YDHTY. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-10-1436 min
Civil SquaredMedia bias ratingsCredible news can inform individuals and help bring communities together. But faith in the media is at one of the lowest levels of all time. The Factual is doing something about it.
On this episode of the Civil Squared podcast, host Jennifer Thompson is joined by co-founder and CEO of The Factual, Arjun Moorthy, to discuss the topics of media bias, news outlet credibility ratings, and the overall crisis of confidence Americans are having with the institution of journalism.
From delivering papers as a young child to now being the co-founder and CEO of The...
2021-10-1153 minYou Don't Have to YellCritical Race Theory | What the Polls Say | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy of The Factual shares a recent poll on the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. In this episode, we explore the nuanced stances on the subject that don't make it to the top of your social media feed.
2021-09-1636 min
You Don't Have to YellCritical Race Theory | What the Polls Say | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy of The Factual shares a recent poll on the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. In this episode, we explore the nuanced stances on the subject that don't make it to the top of your social media feed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-09-1636 minYou Don't Have to YellTech Censorshjp (4 of 4) | Arjun Moorthy.| The FactualArjun Moorthy from The Factual shares polling from his site around the issue of tech regulation and tech censorship, and enters into a larger discussion around how monetary policy and a focus on engagement above all make social media a less pleasant place to be.
2021-08-2657 min
You Don't Have to YellTech Censorshjp (4 of 4) | Arjun Moorthy.| The FactualArjun Moorthy from The Factual shares polling from his site around the issue of tech regulation and tech censorship, and enters into a larger discussion around how monetary policy and a focus on engagement above all make social media a less pleasant place to be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-08-2657 minYou Don't Have to YellAmerican Media - No Room for Nuance | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy of The Factual discusses how a media landscape that disfavors nuance makes left and right appear more divided on issues than they actually are.
2021-07-0836 min
You Don't Have to YellAmerican Media - No Room for Nuance | Arjun Moorthy | The FactualArjun Moorthy of The Factual discusses how a media landscape that disfavors nuance makes left and right appear more divided on issues than they actually are. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2021-07-0836 min
The Trusted Web PodcastThe Newsletter as the Ultimate News Format with Arjun Moorthy, Co-Founder and CEO of The FactualEver find you can’t keep up with the news? In today’s world of 24/7 information – and misinformation – Arjun Moorthy, co-founder of The Factual, came up with a solution to deliver unbiased news and trending topics right to your inbox. I catch up with Arjun to find out how they are solving the problem of misinformation through this format.Arjun has always been passionate about news from when he was a paperboy in middle school through becoming editor in chief of The Stanford Reporter. Prior to The Factual, Arjun was VP of Business Development at HubSp...
2021-04-0725 min
Thinking Critically#28: Facts, Not FearIn this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Arjun Moorthy about facts, not fear.
They discuss:
•Why he decided to found The Factual and its mission.
•How context is important when presenting facts and the concept of framing.
•The importance of looking at credible news sources that are from across the political spectrum.
•How The Factual's algorithm rates news articles for bias.
•The barrage of information that people are exposed to on a daily basis and how, due to lack of time, it overwhelms the average person to the point where they are unable to discern good from bad information.
•American's growing dist...
2021-01-151h 00
Innovation Unleashed PodcastWho Can We Trust?At a moment in time when we, as Americans, are depending heavily on the media for information about the US election, the coronavirus pandemic and other national and global developments, the public remains fundamentally untrusting of the media. According to Gallup, four in 10 U.S. adults say they have "a great deal" (9%) or "a fair amount" (31%) of trust and confidence in the media to report the news "fully, accurately, and fairly," while six in 10 have "not very much" trust (27%) or "none at all" (33%). Gallup began asking about trust in the media in 1972 and has continued to do...
2020-12-1042 min
Startup Happy HourEpisode 22: Arjun MoorthyWith all the fake news and skewed media we’re being fed these days, it’s only fitting that on Election Day 2020 we get to hear from Arjun Moorthy, CEO and Co-Founder at The Factual, which provides unbiased news on trending topics, like the election.
The Factual uses a custom algorithm to evaluate news articles and rate each article’s level of trustworthiness based on a number of factors like diversity of sources, factual tone of writing, author’s expertise, and more.
Tune in to hear Arjun’s story of how he’s always been passionate a...
2020-11-0300 min
Essential News Discussion PodcastEnd Pod #10 - Bonus ContentEssential News Discussion interviews creator of The Factual, Arjun Moorthy. The Factual does a remarkable job to bring you unbias news. They share credible stories across the political spectrum on the most widely reported news topics. You can learn more on their Facebook page, their website, and by listening to this interview. The Factual has a remarkable newsletter you can sign up for by inputting your e-mail address at essentialnewsdiscussion.com.
2020-09-2600 min
PocketPolitics by VotingSmarter - Vote and Shop your values!Interview with Arjun Moorthy, Cofounder of The FactualArjun Moorthy, Cofounder and CEO of The Factual (a website that rates the credibility of thousands of news articles) talks with VotingSmarter's Ruairi Vaughan about credibility in the media, partisan news bubbles, the proliferation of small news outlets, and much more.
2020-09-1129 min
DepolarizedClickbait, Algorithms, and Critical Thinking: Depolarizing Today’s News with Arjun MoorthyEpisode 53: In the age of clickbait and biased news, we have lost faith in legacy institutions to provide us with the information we need. Arjun Moorthy is the CEO and co-founder of The Factual, a tech startup providing unbiased news on trending topics. The Factual’s wide array of products helps its users analyze how credible a story is based on a diversity of sources, factual tone of writing, author’s expertise and more.
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2020-09-0539 minYou Don't Have to YellFighting Fake News | Arjun Moorthy from The FactualArjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses the algorithm he and his co-founder designed to help people sift through disinformation and partisan spin to find the most credible news.
2020-08-0646 min
You Don't Have to YellFighting Fake News | Arjun Moorthy from The FactualArjun Moorthy from The Factual discusses the algorithm he and his co-founder designed to help people sift through disinformation and partisan spin to find the most credible news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youdonthavetoyell.substack.com
2020-08-0646 min