Best Blake Norman Podcasts (2024)

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How To Immunize Your Mind Against False Beliefs with Carnegie Mellon University's Andy Norman 39:43

5d ago39:43

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Today's guest is Andy Norman, philosophy professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the author of a fascinating book, Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites and the Search for a Better way to Think. Andy argues that it’s possible to immunize the mind against harmful beliefs, just as it’s possible to immunize the body against germs. He a…

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Want to Understand Today’s Political Debate? Study PsyOps: Sci-fi Author & Science Journalist Annalee Newitzs 41:13

21d ago41:13

41:13

Find this week's episode description below... Join Eric's 'Truth, Disinformation & The 2024 Election' Class at The University of Chicago It’s open to everyone via Zoom. It will discuss what’s going on in the coverage of the election, with a wonderful collection of guest speakers, educators, prominent political reporters and polling experts. It will…

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Using the Tools of Tech to Hold Big Tech Accountable with Pulitzer-Winner & Proof News Founder Julia Angwin 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

Misinformation, rumor, psy-ops and propaganda--whatever you want to call the four horsemen of today’s media apocalypse—have been with us as long as the media itself. But you have to admit that the arrival of digital technology, led by social media, has given all of those forces outsized power. We still haven’t quite come to terms with how tech has …

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The Original Fact Checker: How To Know What's True with The Post's Glenn Kessler 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

Finding your way to the truth is the informal job of the 21st-century citizen. All of us. Unless you want to be manipulated, you need some check on the claims you hear uttered by powerful people or repeated, innocently or not, by others. For a few thousand people in this era, correcting the record is a profession, even a calling, and today’s guest …

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The Lost Art of Civil Discourse with Clea Conner CEO of Open to Debate 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Any institution that aspires to get at the truth needs a process for testing what it believes to be true. Central to the judicial system, for example, are lawyers challenging their opponents’ arguments. In science, claims must be peer-reviewed, and experiments have to be replicated. But in politics and culture, any kind of rule-based, civil testing…

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The Logic Behind Illogical Ideologies: Pepperdine University's Jason Blakely 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

The political landscape in the US has fragmented into a handful of beliefs, the adherents to which have less and less in common, other than a profound inability to comprehend others’ beliefs. This, unfortunately, is not news. In a fascinating new book, today’s guest attempts to pierce the incomprehensibility cloak. The guest is Jason Blakely, an as…

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Destroying The Internet In Order To Save It: Project Liberty's Frank McCourt 31:07

3M ago31:07

31:07

The guests who come on In Reality come prepared to talk about big issues. Truth, polarization, the information ecosystem: these are not exactly niche issues. Today’s guest though, may have the biggest embrace of anyone I’ve had on the show... You may know Frank McCourt as the billionaire real estate magnate and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers base…

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How Newsrooms Decide What's True: Former Editor of the Washington Post Martin Baron 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

To figure out what’s true and what’s not in today’s chaotic, fragmented, contradictory information environment, all of us news consumers have to think like journalists: is that story I’m seeing backed by evidence, is the headline fair, is the coverage biased? Well, we could do worse than to think like the journalist who is today’s guest. Until his …

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The Saboteurs Within: University of Michigan's Barbara McQuade 47:15

5M ago47:15

47:15

For decades, America’s foreign adversaries have used disinformation to undermine American democracy, to sow division and create confusion about what is even true. But who needs foreign adversaries when so many Americans, for whatever reason, have embraced the same tactics and same apparent goal? Today’s guest, Barbara McQuade, is a professor at Uni…

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Why We're Losing the Misinformation War: The Information Futures Lab's Claire Wardle 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

It was eight years ago, when Brexit and the US Presidential election showed how misinformation enables real-world damage. Since then, researchers, content managers, regulators, journalists and others sprang into action to counter misinformation and now misinformation pollutions is even worse. Why? Claire Wardle has some ideas. She’s been in the fig…

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Stopping Misinformation At The Gate: News Literacy Project's Peter Adams 39:36

6M ago39:36

39:36

Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media with Eric Schurenberg, a long time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. There are two ways to fight misinformation: One is to debunk falsehoods after they have surfaced. The other is to help create media literate news audience…

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Is News Negativity Driving Audiences Away? The Solutions Journalism Network's David Bornstein 49:54

7M ago49:54

49:54

Journalism’s problems today are legion: Collapsing business models, attacks from political partisans, divisions in the profession over basic questions like objectivity. But none of these is solvable until newsrooms address their troubled relationship with audiences: Too many people don’t believe journalists work in their interest. Many avoid news b…

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Beauty from Brokenness with Blake and Kristin Gray (Part 2) 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

This is the second part of our conversation with Blake and Kristin Gray. In this episode, hear how God redeemed and restored their marriage, and what advice they would give to couples who are going through a difficult season. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life…

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Who Killed Trust? And What Can We Do About It? The Center for Media Engagement at UT Austin's Talia Stroud 39:27

7M ago39:27

39:27

A lot of people, Eric included, are working to figure out what exactly happened to facts, trust in institutions like science and the news, and to the shared reality we used to enjoy in this country. There is no shortage of research about the depth of the problem but very little about what really might reverse it. Which is where today’s guest comes …

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Beauty from Brokenness with Blake and Kristin Gray (Part 1) 42:02

7M ago42:02

42:02

This week, we are joined by Blake and Kristin Gray. On this two-part podcast, Blake and Kristin tell the story of how God has healed them individually and brought them into a beautiful marriage. Both Blake and Kristin have endured tremendous struggles, from divorce to substance abuse to the loss of loved ones. Listen in to how God has worked throug…

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Family Farming with Raney and Tyler Nutt 35:01

7M ago35:01

35:01

In this episode, Stan is joined by Raney and Tyler Nutt. Raney and Tyler are a father-son duo who have been farming together for 10 years. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the joys of working together, and what farming has done for their family. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or h…

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Digital Disruption and the Myth of Mainstream Media: CEO of Fortune Media Alan Murray 59:04

8M ago59:04

59:04

In talking about the news today, it’s tempting to focus on the bad actors, the amplifiers of nonsense and the peddlers of outrage. It’s worth remembering, though, they’re not the only players. There are journalists who adhere to standards and have managed to thrive despite the seismic disruption of the industry. Today’s guest is one of those. Alan …

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The Benefits of Regenerative Farming with Terry Smith 32:37

8M ago32:37

32:37

This week, we are joined by Terry Smith. Terry is a farmer in Northeast Arkansas and an advocate for regenerative farming techniques. Terry and Stan talk about the ins and outs of regenerative farming, including its economic, agronomic, and operational benefits. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future sh…

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A Christmas Devotional with Stan Norman 13:13

8M ago13:13

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Merry Christmas! Thanks for tuning in to 'That Farm Life.' On this very special episode, Dr. Stan Norman gives a devotional from the traditional Christmas story. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at aghealth@williamsbu.edu! That Farm Lif…

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Can You Make A Profit Fighting Misinfo? NewsGuard's Gordon Crovitz 44:50

8M ago44:50

44:50

Disinformation is good business. Spreading lies and outrage tends to be profitable, thanks to programmatic advertising, which cares only about traffic, not truth, and funding by state actors like Russia, which pour money into narratives that undermine democracies. Supporting truth is a tougher commercial prospect, but today’s guest is giving it a c…

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Resolutions for the Family with Stephen and Tracy Bell 31:38

8M ago31:38

31:38

This week, we are joined again by Stephen and Tracy Bell. For this episode, Stan and the Bells talk about goals to set for your family's health in the new year. If you like what you hear on 'That Farm Life' be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or h…

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The Value of Hard Work with Stephen and Tracy Bell 32:28

8M ago32:28

32:28

This week, Stan is joined by Stephen and Tracy Bell. Stephen and Tracy both work in the Psychology department at Williams Baptist University, and have led marriage and family seminars all over the US. In this episode, we discuss how students who work during school have higher academic outcomes and can be more prepared to build culture and community…

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Polarization's Ground Zero: Author of 'Network of Lies' Brian Stelter 44:18

9M ago44:18

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According to a Pew Research survey in 2021, almost three quarters of Americans consider Fox News to be part of the mainstream media, along with familiar brands like ABC News and the Wall Street Journal. That’s interesting because Fox is different in many ways. It’s not only easily the most profitable cable news network and the only one trusted by m…

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Working on Eagle Farms with Brad Flippo and Brett Cooper 32:25

9M ago32:25

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This week on 'That Farm Life', we are joined by Brad Flippo and Brett Cooper. Brad is the Farm Manager at Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University, and Brett serves as the Dean of Work Education at WBU. Stan, Brad, and Brett discuss what it's been like to launch this creative endeavor, and how working with college students on a farm has it's uniq…

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The Blessings of the Herd with Cindy Emfinger 25:45

9M ago25:45

25:45

In this week's episode, Stan interviews Cindy Emfinger. Cindy and her husband, Clint, oversee a small herd of cattle in Central Arkansas. In this episode, Cindy discusses the blessed responsibility of caring for a part of God's creation, the balance of working a full-time job and a part-time farm, and the family connection of agriculture. We'd love…

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How To Know If You Can Trust That Story: The Trust Project's Sally Lehrman 47:20

9M ago47:20

47:20

The information environment today has two broad problems: a supply side problem and a demand side problem. On the supply side, it is ridiculously easy for anyone to spread propaganda or outrage or lies online, and on the demand side, it is hard for audiences to distinguish manipulation from fact-based news. Today’s guest, Sally Lehrman, aims to tac…

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Agricultural Roots with Dr. Bart Barber 32:40

9M ago32:40

32:40

This week on 'That Farm Life', Stan interviews Dr. Bart Barber. Bart is the pastor of First Baptist Church Farmersville, Texas. Bart also serves as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to his church and denominational duties, Bart is a member of the agricultural community. Bart's roots are deep in the agricultural community…

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Red Angus Cattle with Kelly Smith 30:58

9M ago30:58

30:58

This week, Stan interviews Kelly Smith. Kelly serves as the Director of Commercial Marketing for the Red Angus Association of America. Formerly, Kelly served for a number of years in the cattle feed business. Stan and Kelly talk about the state of cattle farming today, Black Angus vs. Red Angus cattle, and why America needs cattle farmers. We'd lov…

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How Fake History Ignites the Fake Present: Britain's Author of 'Fake History' and 'Fake Heroes' Otto English 35:29

9M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I’m Eric Schurenberg, a long time journalist and media executive, now the executive director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. An awful lot of the heat in today’s polarized political landscape arises from vastly different interpretations of history. In the US, we fight …

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A Holistic Approach to Agriculture with Logan Duvall 28:28

9M ago28:28

28:28

In this episode, Stan interviews Logan Duvall. Logan and his family operate the Me and McGee Market in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They discuss Logan's background, the market itself, and how his family endured through his son's battle with cancer. Logan has also started an initiative called Sowing Prosperity. Sowing Prosperity exists to display a …

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Ag Education with Homer Lenderman 28:18

10M ago28:18

28:18

In this week's episode, Stan sits down with Homer Lenderman. Homer is a former public school agri-education teacher, an Arkansas State Representative, and an all-around good guy. Stan and Homer talk about the importance of family, faith, and farming. Homer has seen a lot of transition and change in the agricultural world, and offers much wisdom for…

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Why Don't The Advocates of Truth Work Together? 42:53

10M ago42:53

42:53

A lot of academic researchers, journalists, NGOs, even a few tech firms--are working on the issue of disinformation. Some people are opposed to this work, especially on the political right, and have given this disparate group the ominous collective nickname of disinformation industrial complex, as if it were a monolith devoted single-mindedly to ce…

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Healthcare for Rural Communities with T. J. Whitehead (Part 2) 17:34

10M ago17:34

17:34

This week on 'That Farm Life,' Stan continues his interview with T. J. Whitehead. T. J. serves as the Chief Financial Officer of ARcare. ARcare exists to serve primarily rural contexts with affordable access to healthcare, including mental health services. T. J. and Stan discuss growing up on a farm and the pressures of living in and around the agr…

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Healthcare for Rural Communities with T. J. Whitehead (Part 1) 26:42

10M ago26:42

26:42

This week on 'That Farm Life,' Stan interviews T. J. Whitehead. T. J. serves as the Chief Financial Officer of ARcare. ARcare exists to serve primarily rural contexts with affordable access to healthcare, including mental health services. T. J. and Stan discuss growing up on a farm and the pressures of living in and around the agricultural communit…

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How To Make Advertising An Ally For Truth 47:34

10M ago47:34

47:34

One reason that falsehoods flourish online is that major advertisers fund them—but usually unwittingly. The opaque nature of automated online ad delivery means that advertisers don’t actually know where most of their digital ads appear. On a high-quality news site? Maybe. On a trashy clickbait farm? The ad-tech doesn’t care. Today’s In Reality gues…

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Weather and Farming with Ryan Vaughan 23:52

10M ago23:52

23:52

This week, Stan interviews Ryan Vaughan. Ryan serves as the Chief Meteorologist for KAIT-8 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Stan and Ryan discuss the impact weather has on farmers, from dust storms to rain. Ryan also discusses his role as a partner to those who are in the agriculture community, and how these partnerships can help everyone make the community…

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The Importance of Work Ethic with Alex Cole 24:16

11M ago24:16

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This week, Stan sits down with Alex Cole, a senior at Williams Baptist University. Alex has worked at Eagle Farms for over three years now as a part of the Williams Works program at WBU. Alex grew up in a farming community helping his grandpa with his garden. In this episode, Stan and Alex talk about the importance of learning a strong work ethic a…

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Tech Led Us Into The Misinfo Mess. Can It Lead Us Out? 34:22

11M ago34:22

34:22

You can blame today’s chaotic information environment on many factors: digital inequality and the rise of populism, attention hijacking by social media, and the collapse of mainstream media business models. Wherever you point the finger, digital technology was either the root cause or an accelerant. Which is why today’s guest is particularly worth …

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The Stresses of Agribusiness with Dr. John Anderson 28:21

11M ago28:21

28:21

This week on 'That Farm Life,' Stan interviews Dr. John Anderson. John serves as Professor and Head of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department and Director of the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas. John has over 20 years of experience in agricultural economics and has much wisdom to offer …

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Unique Struggles of the Farming Community with Aneita Cooper 26:03

11M ago26:03

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In this episode of 'That Farm Life', Stan sits down with Dr. Aneita Cooper, Ph.D., LPC-S. Aneita is a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and serves as the Director of Counseling Services at Williams Baptist University. During the conversation, Aneita and Stan talk about practical mental health help for those in the agriculture communi…

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What We Really Look For When We Say We're Looking For Truth 42:42

11M ago42:42

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I’m Eric Schurenberg, a longtime journalist, now executive director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. One of my long-held assumptions is that everyone seeks the truth. They may be derailed in that quest by false information, but the ultimate goal is factuality. Today’s …

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Partnering With Farmers with Ben Pittman 28:27

11M ago28:27

28:27

In this episode, Stan sits down with Ben Pittman. Ben is Senior Vice President and Director of Agrilending at Partners Bank, which is headquartered in Arkansas. Ben previously served for 20 years in the Marine Corps. Stan and Ben discuss the different financial challenges facing the agriculture community and share some practical advice for farmers …

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Building Healthy Families with Stephen and Tracy Bell 33:56

12M ago33:56

33:56

In episode 131, Stan Norman sits down with Stephen and Tracy Bell. Stephen and Tracy work as marriage and family therapists and have led marriage seminars all around the U.S. In the episode, we cover the importance of quantity time, setting an example for children, and the rewards and challenges of small-town life. We'd love to hear your feedback! …

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Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson: What To Believe (or not) in the News 49:20

12M ago49:20

49:20

When I talk to people about the mission of In Reality, I frequently am told, “Media is so corrupt. Why do you bother.” In some circles, it seems that hating professional media is just a reflex, like saying “Bless you” when someone sneezes. Nothing personal. Today’s guest is one of the best living rebuttals I can think of to this kind of blanket con…

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Parenting and Cattle Showing with Melinda Williams 26:22

12M ago26:22

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In today's episode of That Farm Life, Stan Norman visits with Melinda Williams, a professor at Williams Baptist University. Melinda shares about her experience growing up on her grandfather's dairy farm in Northeast Arkansas and helping her daughter get started in showing cattle. Melinda and her husband, Warren, are leaders in the cattle-showing wo…

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Passing the Torch with Dr. Stan Norman 32:05

12M ago32:05

32:05

In today's episode Archie visits with Dr. Stan Norman, the president of Williams Baptist University. He shares about the agricultural and educational opportunities at Williams, including Eagle Farms. As the new primary sponsor of Agri Health Network and That Farm Life Podcast, Williams Baptist & Eagle Farms will help the podcast continue for many y…

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How to Get People to Believe in Science Again 36:44

1y ago36:44

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In politics, you can understand why some voters align themselves with claims that don’t bear up under scrutiny. In politics, there are other forces at work than factuality, like tribal identity and moral narratives. But science is different—or ought to be. And yet trust in science has stumbled, along with media and government. So… why? And what’s t…

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Exercise for Body & Mind with Blake Cox 23:53

1y ago23:53

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With four generations working at the family implement business and on their farm, the Cox family understands stress and strains. In today's episode Archie talks with Blake Cox about dealing with stress in a positive way through exercise. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make Th…

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Healing the Effects of Trauma & Stress with Blake & Juliana Bennett 49:48

1y ago49:48

49:48

Trigger Warning: Today's episode includes themes of child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse. If you have experienced similar trauma, we encourage you to also find help. Resources are available on our website at AgriHealth.net. In this episode, Blake and Juliana Bennett talk about how two people with completely different backgrounds can find…

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How to Build Immunity to Viral Misinformation 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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We in the media tend to be pretty good at admiring the problem of disinformation, not so good at countering it. So a plan for countering falsehoods in the public sphere is one of the things that makes today’s guest, Sander van der Linden, so intriguing. Van der Linden is a professor of Social Psychology in Society at the University of Cambridge and…

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