A disinformation expert joins us to talk about a Chinese campaign to sew coronavirus fear in the U.S. via text messages. And we talk to a political scientist about the importance of people being able to trust government for getting through a pandemic. And an etiquette expert tackles questions of behavior around other people during social distancing guidelines.
Featured in this Show
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US Officials Say Chinese Actors Spread Disinformation About Fake Nationwide Lockdown
Disinformation about a fake nationwide lockdown was shared widely in March, and officials now say Chinese actors helped to spread it. We talk to a disinformation expert about the story, and the emerging tactic of sending disinformation directly to Americans’ cell phones as text messages.
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The Role Of Trust In The Fight Against Coronavirus
Many countries are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, but with varying levels of success. Our guest compares the responses by various nations, and how trust in government, and in fellow citizens, can impact the results.
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Good Etiquette During Coronavirus
When someone around you isn’t social distancing, should you say something or let it go? We ask an etiquette expert about all of your questions around some uncomfortable moments the pandemic has presented.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Kristine Lee Guest
- Mark Schrad Guest
- Elaine Swann Guest
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