Grappling with Truth Aug 4 Written By Philip Barker Episode #57 On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on truth and the January 6th Committee, recent covid troubles in Florida and Texas, challenges to US nuclear policy, and what to make of Tucker Carlson broadcasting from Hungary. Reading from this week’s episode:“Faith that the truth can still defeat misinformation” by Robert G. Kaiser in The Washington Post“Trump Is Gone, but the Media’s Misinformation Challenge Is Still Here” by Marc Tracy in The New York Times“Our democracy is under attack. Washington journalists must stop covering it like politics as usual.” by Margaret Sullivan in The Washington Post“The Anti-vaccine Con Job Is Becoming Untenable” by Brooke Harrington in The Atlantic“As coronavirus surges, GOP lawmakers are moving to limit public health powers” By Frances Stead Sellers and Isaac Stanley-Becker in The Washington Post“Opinion: More missile silos have been found in China. That’s an ominous sign.” in The Washington Post Subscribe to The Politics Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Philip Barker
Grappling with Truth Aug 4 Written By Philip Barker Episode #57 On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on truth and the January 6th Committee, recent covid troubles in Florida and Texas, challenges to US nuclear policy, and what to make of Tucker Carlson broadcasting from Hungary. Reading from this week’s episode:“Faith that the truth can still defeat misinformation” by Robert G. Kaiser in The Washington Post“Trump Is Gone, but the Media’s Misinformation Challenge Is Still Here” by Marc Tracy in The New York Times“Our democracy is under attack. Washington journalists must stop covering it like politics as usual.” by Margaret Sullivan in The Washington Post“The Anti-vaccine Con Job Is Becoming Untenable” by Brooke Harrington in The Atlantic“As coronavirus surges, GOP lawmakers are moving to limit public health powers” By Frances Stead Sellers and Isaac Stanley-Becker in The Washington Post“Opinion: More missile silos have been found in China. That’s an ominous sign.” in The Washington Post Subscribe to The Politics Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Philip Barker