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Misguided: The Podcast
by Matthew Facciani
Misguided: The Podcast explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds. matthewfacciani.substack.com
Episodes
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How Does Healthcare Earn Trust?
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Jennifer Hauser, who leads health and trust work at Edelman. Jen started her own health communications firm at 24, sold it to Havas in 2002, and has spent her career exploring how people take ownership of their health in a rapidly changing...
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What Wellness Influencers Don't Want You to Know
A few years ago, Andrea Ellis was a rising wellness influencer. She was a certified integrative health practitioner, made six figures a year from Instagram alone, and had built a community of followers who trusted her the way you’d trust a close friend. Today, she’s one of the most thoughtful...
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Misguided: The Audio Edition — Introduction (Free Episode)
I’m launching Misguided: The Audio Edition right here on the newsletter. It’s a chapter-by-chapter audio companion to the book, with updated commentary on everything that’s happened since it went to press. Today, that series begins, and this first episode is free for everyone. Before you hit…
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How Does Journalism Earn Trust?
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Patrick Johnson, a journalism scholar at Marquette University whose work focuses on news literacy, trust in journalism, and the relationship between media institutions and the communities they serve. Before entering academia, Patrick...
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Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jared Stacy, a theologian and former pastor who studies how conspiracy theories take root within evangelical communities. Jared completed his PhD in ethics at the University of Aberdeen and is the author of the new book Reality in…
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The Hidden Social Forces Behind Misinformation
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Cecilie Steenbuch-Traberg, a professor at the Copenhagen Business School who studies how social context shapes our susceptibility to misinformation, and what interventions actually work to counter it. Cecilie’s path into the field took…
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Why We Believe Misinformation and How We Can Protect Ourselves Against it
Here is my live video chat with Mike Nellis as a bonus podcast episode. I really enjoyed our conversation about the social psychology of why we believe false information, and how we can strengthen our media literacy through strategies like critical ignoring. We also discussed the broader…
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The Psychology of Virality in the Age of AI
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Steve Rathje, who is a social psychology postdoc at NYU, and a soon-to-be assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Steve’s work sits at the intersection of psychology, social media, and artificial intelligence. Steve studies…
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Foolproof: How to Build Resistance to Misinformation
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I’m joined by Sander van der Linden, who is a professor of social psychology at the University of Cambridge and one of the leading researchers studying misinformation, propaganda, and how people can build resistance to manipulation. If you’re familiar…
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Bespoke Realities, Invisible Rulers, and the Battle for Truth
In this episode of Misguided, I’m joined by Renee DiResta to talk about how she went from a winding career in tech, finance, and Silicon Valley startups to becoming one of the leading analysts of online influence. Renée traces the shift back to a personal moment: after having her first child in...
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Thinking as Freedom: Building Mental Immunity in a Noisy World
In this episode, I talk with philosopher and author Andy Norman, founder of the Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative and author of Mental Immunity. Andy shares how a provocative 1990s essay by Richard Dawkins sparked his lifelong pursuit to understand how bad ideas spread, and how we can...
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Everyday Extraordinary: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable
In this episode, I talk with sociologist and author Barry Markovsky about his path into social science and his career studying science vs. pseudoscience. Barry shares lessons from his hit “Sociology of the Paranormal” class, previews his forthcoming book Everyday Extraordinary, which pairs...
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Helping High School Students Think Critically About Media
In this episode, I chat with educator, political scientist, and author Tim Redmond to discuss his path from a PhD in political science to a high school teacher building a standout course on critical thinking. Tim shares how discovering psychology after academia reshaped his approach, why identity...
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The Irrational Ape: Facts, Feelings, and the Spread of Misinformation
Physicist and author of The Irrational Ape, David Robert Grimes, joins me to explore why facts alone rarely change minds. Drawing on his background in medical physics, statistics, cancer research, and public health—as well as his work in science communication—David explains how conspiracies…
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Misguided: A Lunchtime Chat About Misinformation with Matthew Facciani and Elisabeth Marnik
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video with Elisabeth Marnik, PhD! We discussed my new book Misguided, the social science of misinformation, and how we can promote critical thinking and better media literacy. We also discussed the psychology and sociology behind false beliefs, the...
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Between Worlds: Identity, Vulnerability, and the Power of Critical Thinking
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Esha Lovrić—social scientist, educator, and advocate for critical thinking—about how life transitions and emotional vulnerability shape the way we interpret the world around us. Esha shares her personal journey as a Fijian Indian immigrant navigating…
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Thinking Is Power: Helping People Navigate Truth, Science, and Bias
In this episode, I talk with Melanie Trecek-King — biology professor, science communicator, and creator of Thinking Is Power. I’ve been a fan of her content for years, and it was great to finally chat with her on my podcast. We discuss her journey from teaching biology and ecology to developing a...
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Preparing High School Students to Navigate Disinformation and Polarization
In this episode of Misguided, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Meuwissen, professor of education at the University of Rochester, to explore one of the most urgent questions in education today: how do we prepare young people to navigate a world overflowing with disinformation, political polarization, and...
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Beyond the Buzzword: Rethinking Misinformation with Claire Wardle
Today’s guest is Dr. Claire Wardle, a professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University and one of the world’s leading experts on misinformation, media literacy, and public trust in science. Over the past two decades, she’s trained journalists around the globe, worked with...
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Bridging the Past and Present: History, Truth, and Social Connection
In this episode of Misguided, Matthew Facciani speaks with historian and Analog Social founder Shae Omonijo about making history accessible, the importance of community, and how digital culture is reshaping human connection. Shae shares what inspired her to pursue a PhD in history, her efforts to...
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How to Think Like a Fact-Checker with Joel Breakstone
In this episode of Misguided, Dr. Joel Breakstone, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Inquiry Group, joins me to discuss how we can better equip students to evaluate online information in an era of misinformation and AI-driven content. We explore the challenges of digital literacy,...
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Kate the Chemist: From Blowing Things Up to Breaking Down Misinformation
In this episode of Misguided: The Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kate Biberdorf—also known as Kate the Chemist—to discuss her journey from chemistry professor to science communicator and her new role as The University of Notre Dame’s Professor for the Public Understanding of Science. We explore the...
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Parenting in the Age of Misinformation
Summary In this episode of Misguided the Podcast, host Matthew Facciani interviews Kavin Senapathy, a science writer and author of The Progressive Parent. We discuss various types of misinformation in parenting, the complexities of trust in scientific organizations, and the need for a nuanced...
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Attack from Within: Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Misinformation
Summary In the first episode of Misguided: The Podcast, host Matthew Facciani speaks with legal analyst and professor Barbara McQuade about the rise of misinformation and disinformation in the modern media landscape. They examine how technology accelerates the spread of false information, the...
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Misguided: The Podcast explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.
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