We talk to the author of a new book on fighting back against disinformation. Then, a psychologist joins us to explore why teenage girls are having more mental health problems than teen boys.
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Disinformation: How to manufacture doubt in science and democracy
Spreading intentionally false information to cast doubt about the facts is not a new strategy in information warfare. But the internet and social media have made spreading disinformation easier than ever. We talk to the author of a new book on how doubt in science and democracy is manufactured using these new and powerful tools, and what we can do about it.
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Why teen girls report more mental health problems than teen boys, and how to help them
A report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health found that teenage girls in the state are facing depression and other mental health issues at nearly twice the rate of boys the same age. A clinical psychologist joins us to look at what’s driving the discrepancy and what parents and caregivers can do to help.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Lee McIntyre Guest
- Stacey Nye Guest
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