The Disinfo Detox

The Science Cover-Up: Why the News is Failing You


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Welcome to The Disinfo Detox, where we cut through the noise to bring you the stories that matter.

In this episode, we’re exposing a growing crisis: fake science and the scientific illiteracy of media makers who shape public understanding of critical issues. As courts debate Trump’s efforts to cut funding for scientific research and health officials warn about rising measles cases, misinformation continues to spread—leaving the public vulnerable to bad information.

To help us break it all down, we’re joined by Wynn Tran, a STEM librarian at UCSC, who specializes in spotting and debunking scientific disinformation. Together, we’ll explore:
🔬 How media misreports science
📢 Why scientific literacy is more important than ever
🛡️ What we can do to push back against misleading health narratives

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The Disinfo DetoxBy Nolan Higdon