Welcome to Episode 5 of the Real Talk with JAM Podcast! Join us as we explore the recent phenomenon of panic-buying, where stores are struggling to keep shelves stocked with some household products. As the illness spreads, more people are having difficulty purchasing goods such as bottled water and even toilet paper. We consider the psychological factors contributing to the ongoing panic-buying, as well as the role that social media and news outlets play in spreading false information that causes people to live in a state of fear. We not only look at how the media is promoting the current panic-buying related to the illness, but also the broader role it plays in shaping our decisions.