Weekly playlist: First Page News, Second Hand Stories

When the headlines scream, the truth gets whispered, and every story’s already been spun.

You start the week reading the news, and end it wondering what you actually know. This playlist is your soundtrack for dodging hot takes, decoding rumors, and surviving another cycle of hype and hearsay. Trust nothing — except maybe the bassline.

• Second Hand News by Fleetwood Mac
  Because it always starts with a rumor.

• 57 Channels (And Nothin’ On) by Bruce Springsteen
  Endless choices, zero substance. Welcome to the modern news diet.

• I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  Where the news travels fast and the facts come last.

• Beating Around the Bush by AC/DC
  Talking in circles until the truth gets dizzy.

• The Race by Yello
  Because breaking news never slows down for details.

• Hero of the Day by Metallica
  For when you are celebrated at noon and forgotten by nightfall.

• Bad News From Pretty Red Lips by Fatboy
  Some news is meant to sting, especially when it’s sweetly delivered.

• Believer by Black Honey
  When facts run thin, belief fills the gaps.

• Paper Romance by Groove Armada
  When your love life ends up in the gossip column.

• Mass Destruction by Faithless
  Misinformation is a weapon of mass destruction.

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