The Idea

Founded by Shannon Cummings, a thinker dedicated to exposing contradictions, flawed reasoning, and performative outrage, Behind the Headlines is a response to the growing hunger for truth in a world of disinformation and shallow discourse.

Explore ideas that matter. Leave the noise behind.

Global Affairs: Geopolitical analysis with a sharp lens on power, culture, and conflict.

Media Accountability: Exposing how stories are spun, framed, or buried.

Culture and Society: From free speech to identity politics, exploring the ideas shaping the modern world.

History in Context: Providing the depth and perspective often missing from today’s discourse.

Whether you’re a lifelong seeker of truth or newly disillusioned with mainstream narratives, Behind the Headlines is here to engage, challenge, and inspire.