Disinformation About Disasters: What’s Wrong with the World?

If you’re worried about the state of our politics and what’s wrong with the world today, you know what can give you hope? BASEBALL!

 

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How depraved has our society become when disinformation is being spread about natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the recovery efforts? "What's wrong with the world today?" Is it our leaders? Is it the media? Or is it us?

 

In this episode, we intertwine the wonderful game of baseball with broader societal themes such as respect, disinformation, and communal responsibility. For those of us lifelong  sports fans (#LGM!!!), many of us can recount emotionally charged experiences with rival team supporters; but we can still value the importance of maintaining civility and respect amidst intense fandom. The episode delves into the harmful effects of disinformation on societal unity, particularly during crises like natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. In looking at specific examples such as misleading narratives around FEMA and the influence of political figures like Donald Trump, it underscores the need for personal discernment and the duty of both media and individuals to combat disinformation. So, as THE TIMES of London asked over 100 years ago, “What’s wrong with the world today?” we can talk about leaders (such as they are) like Donald Trump; or we can blame the media. Or we can ponder G.K. Chesterton’s succinct reply: “Dear Sir, I am. Yours, G.K. Chesterton.”

 

02:03 Baseball and Personal Reflections

05:40 Tribalism and Respect in Sports

07:58 Hurricanes and Disinformation

11:38 Political Division and Media Influence

14:55 Disinformation and Its Harmful Impact

15:48 Fact-Checking Disinformation

17:05 Consequences of Spreading Lies

19:13 Personal Reflections on Media and Truth

22:31 The Role of Individuals in Combatting Disinformation

25:53 Hope and Conversations for Change

 

Congressman Chuck Edwards (R, N.C.) debunks Hurricane Helene response myths:

https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/debunking-helene-response-myths 

 

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