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

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 narrativesDon’t let bad science cloud your judgment—hit subscribe and stay informed with The Disinfo Detox!🔔 Support the Mission:If you find our content valuable, help us cut through the noise:👍 Like the episodes📲 Follow and Subscribe on your favorite platform (⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠iHeart⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠).📢 Share with friends and family who deserve the truth (you know who I am talking about)Your support helps us grow and reach more truth-seekers like you.For more analysis subscribe to Nolan Higdon's FREE Substack: https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/