Episode Summary

In this episode, I discuss how online trolling and "Schadenfreude" are driving us deeper into ideological bubbles, using a viral Reddit post about a fake ICE tip hotline as a case study. I explore why mocking others' reasoning, even when we find it harmful, often backfires by destroying the trust necessary for genuine persuasion. Should we really celebrate when leopards eat faces?

Episode Page

https://rss.com/podcasts/vet-the-news/2548177/

Links

Fake Ice Call-in - Reddit

Original Leopards Ate My Face - Twitter (X)

Leopards Ate My Face - Reddit

Right Whale Calving Season - Environment America

Ropeless Fishing Gear - NOAA

Passive Whale Monitoring - NOAA

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