Episode 5: Fake beans

🎙️ When Truth Becomes Optional — A Conversation with Gavin EslerWhat happens when lies become the norm and truth turns negotiable? In this powerful episode, journalist and BBC veteran Gavin Esler unpacks the global crisis of truth decay — the erosion of trust in politics, media, and leadership. From Boris Johnson’s “dead cat” strategy to the rise of digital echo chambers, Esler exposes how misinformation has reshaped our democracies and fractured public discourse.This is not just about politics — it’s about storytelling, ethics, and the stories we choose to believe. Discover how education, media literacy, and civic courage can help rebuild the fragile bond between citizens and truth.Perfect for fans of The Rest Is Politics, The Daily, and anyone seeking clarity in the chaos.📚 Featured Guest: Gavin Esler — author of Britain Is Better Than This🔗 References & Further Reading:📘 Britain Is Better Than This — Gavin Esler (Waterstones)🖋️ Gavin Esler’s official website — gavinesler.com📰 RAND Corporation report on “Truth Decay” — rand.org/research/projects/truth-decay.html💭 Hein de Haas, author of How Migration Really Works, reminds us:“Facts rarely change minds, but stories do — and that’s why the truth must be told as powerfully as the lie.”#GavinEsler #TruthDecay #PoliticsPodcast #MediaEthics #Democracy #FakeNews #PublicTrust #BBC #Journalism #Disinformation #PoliticalCulture #HeinDeHaas