The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time, by Brooke Gladstone

This long-form essay by one of the hosts of On the Media argues that our current sociopolitical conflicts stem from a dissolution of facts and reality. We look at Gladstone's manifesto for producing her radio show to unpack her project here, while considering her advice for bolstering our own personal realities. Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Please support the show by purchasing it through our affiliate store: The Trouble With Reality Additional Resources: The Facts Must Matter: On "The Trouble with Reality" Gladstone's Book Answers The Question: What Ails Our Democracy? Q&A: Brooke Gladstone on the media, Trump, and truth Brooke Gladstone 'On The Media's' Brooke Gladstone on 'The Trouble with Reality' Interview: Journalist Brooke Gladstone And 'The Trouble With Reality' On The Media's Brooke Gladstone on the redefinition of truth in the Trump era Journalist Brooke Gladstone Explains The 'Trouble With Reality'