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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 3 MIN

Trust Is a Currency — And It’s Being Devalued_

from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune

Let’s dive into a troubling reality that many of us have felt: trust, a cornerstone of our society, is being chipped away at. Recent research, including the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, reveals a striking statistic—70% of people believe that our leaders and institutions are willfully misleading us. This isn’t just a passing trend; since 2021, distrust in business leaders has surged by 21%. Government and media also aren’t faring much better, with growing skepticism that affects how we engage with the world around us.This erosion of trust isn't confined to any one country or demographic. For example, while trust in the fire department remains solid, other institutions, especially social service agencies, are struggling to maintain credibility. And if we look at generational differences, it becomes clearer that younger generations, particularly Gen Z, exhibit significantly lower levels of trust than their predecessors. What does that mean for the future? It’s a huge red flag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

Let’s dive into a troubling reality that many of us have felt: trust, a cornerstone of our society, is being chipped away at. Recent research, including the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, reveals a striking statistic—70% of people believe that our leaders and institutions are willfully misleading us. This isn’t just a passing trend; since 2021, distrust in business leaders has surged by 21%. Government and media also aren’t faring much better, with growing skepticism that affects how we engage with the world around us.This erosion of trust isn't confined to any one country or demographic. For example, while trust in the fire department remains solid, other institutions, especially social service agencies, are struggling to maintain credibility. And if we look at generational differences, it becomes clearer that younger generations, particularly Gen Z, exhibit significantly lower levels of trust than their predecessors. What does that mean for the future? It’s a huge red flag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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