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What is True?

What is True?

De : Alexa Battler & Chris Garbutt
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Your world is getting more confusing, isn't it?

With all the nonsense out there, how do we cut through the BS and know what is actually real?

Welcome to What is True? Season One: The Disinformation Disaster, is hosted by writers and creators Alexa Battler and Chris Garbutt with the help of media-literacy experts Nina Verishagen and Diane Zerr.

Deepfakes. AI slop. Propaganda. It's all too much. So we go deep into how misinformation spreads, evolves, and shapes our daily lives, and each episode blends personal anecdotes, scholarly insight, and practical tools to help you navigate an increasingly noisy information ecosystem.

Remember the iconic “House Hippo” PSA, that 1990s lesson in critical thinking about media? It almost seems adorable by today's standards. Now everything is algorithm‑driven feeds, bot‑run accounts, and viral conspiracies.

We examine real‑world case studies and the psychology behind belief formation. And we offer concrete strategies to empower you, whether you are a student, teacher, parent, or just needing help with the forces shaping the information you consume.

Spot the lies. Get media literate. Reclaim your control over your feeds! Listen to every episode of What is True?

Read Nina and Diane's textbook for free.

Alexa Battler & Chris Garbutt
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    • Journalism is at the front line of fighting false information
      Nov 25 2025

      Diane and Nina turn the tables! Alexa and Chris are both journalism school graduates and they try to answer questions about how journalism both fights and falls victim to disinformation.

      Journalism and news have evolved over time, particularly in the context of the internet and social media. Changing business models and consumer expectations have put a strain on journalists while allowing people who make stuff up to just let the lies fly. This is part one of two conversations about the state of journalism in an age of misinformation overload.

      Read Nina and Diane's textbook for free.

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      28 min
    • The more you know, the more you don't know
      Nov 18 2025

      When you don't know anything, you're likely to think you know everything. Chris didn't know that this is called the Dunning-Kruger effect. So people who know nothing often make confident claims that are lies or at least incorrect.

      So how do we make sure we know who is telling us what's true? It's all about critical thinking. The group discusses ways to verify or debunk information on your own.

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      24 min
    • How misinformation has evolved, from carrots to clicks
      Nov 12 2025

      Alexa and Chris dig in with media literacy experts Nina Verishagen and Diane Zerr, exploring the historical roots and modern evolution of disinformation.

      Did you know that disinformation played a role in naming the Spanish Flu? That "carrots are good for your eyes" comes from British war propoganda?

      In the modern age, advanced technologies, like AI and deepfakes, make distinguishing truth from falsehood increasingly difficult. Learn about the critical thinking tools and resources available to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information you encounter daily.

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      25 min
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