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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.