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Friday, July 21 2017

  • Doubt It July 21, 2017

    A show about doubt&mdash;in the efficacy of&nbsp;journalism, the world of social science research, and how On The Media covers Trump. (episode)

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    • Walking Back the Backfire Effect July 21, 2017

      Social scientist Brendan Nyhan re-evaluates some long-held beliefs about the power of fact-checking, and what it means about how people change their minds.

    • Psychology's Replication Crisis July 21, 2017

      When a 2011 article claimed to prove&nbsp;the existence of&nbsp;ESP, it triggered a crisis of confidence throughout the behavioral sciences.

    • Is There A Liberal Slant to Social Science Research? July 21, 2017

      The 2016 election showed that much of what we think we know about social psychology doesn't apply everywhere. Is it because the field -- and its research subjects -- are&nbsp;in a bubble?

    • 8 Months Later: Brooke and Bob On Covering Trump July 21, 2017

      The day after the election, Brooke and Bob butted heads over how to cover Trump. This week, they reflect on Bob's approach.