Episode #167: Steven Brill

In Episode #167, Steven Brill joins Osi to delve into his new book, The Death of Truth. They explore how social media platforms facilitate the spread of misinformation, the crucial role of shared truths in society, and the ways misinformation has undermined trust in our institutions, among other topics. Steven Brill is a renowned journalist and author, recognized for his pioneering work in media and legal journalism. He is the co-CEO and co-founder of NewsGuard, a company dedicated to combating misinformation and promoting trustworthy news. Brill's illustrious career includes founding Court TV, The American Lawyer Magazine, American Lawyer Media, Brill’s Content Magazine, Journalism Online, and The Yale Journalism Initiative. His areas of expertise span the media business and journalism practices, law and criminal justice, homeland security, the Trump businesses, education reform, and health care. Brill's recent book, The Death of Truth: How Social Media And the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen And Demagogues The Weapons They Needed To Destroy Trust And Polarize The World – And What We Can Do About It, explores the impact of social media and the internet on public trust and societal polarization.