How to keep yourself safe from misinformation

In this comprehensive review episode, we tackle the growing crisis of misinformation in our fractured media landscape. As major elections unfold globally, false information spreads faster than ever—but you have the power to protect yourself. Learn the essential skills to verify information, recognize persuasive manipulation tactics, and help others think more critically without creating conflict. This episode covers: Evaluating evidence quality and source credibility Coded language and tribalism in political messaging Emotional manipulation through fear, anger, and divisiveness Setting healthy social media boundaries Distinguishing between seeing something often and something being true AND How to Help Others Without Creating Conflict: The three-question policy for respectful conversations Modeling curiosity over confrontation Understanding reactance and defensive responses Choosing your battles wisely Creating conditions for people to change their own minds Follow Dr. Sturg BlueSky -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack Questions and Tips and Enter to be a Guest Co-host TheUnspunPodcast@gmail.com Dr. Sturg’s Books Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News We are #AltGov: Inside the Resistance on Social Media. Read less Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy