440: David Michaels | Dark Money and the Science of Deception

440: David Michaels | Dark Money and the Science of Deception

David Michaels (@drdavidmichaels) is an epidemiologist who served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA from 2009 to 2017, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health from 1998 through January 2001, and is the author of The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception.

What We Discuss with David Michaels:
  • Why bad science thrives and who most profits from its proliferation.
  • How seemingly solid data can be used to mislead and distract us in the guise of fact.
  • Why our flawed regulatory system can take decades to protect the public against dangers the industries benefitting from them know are risky.
  • What David means when he says: "There are two sides to every story, but there are not necessarily two valid sides to every story -- especially if one of them has been purchased at a high price."
  • What we can do to become more aware of these manipulations and resist their effects on our health, our children, and our trust in science itself.
  • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/440

Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course!

Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avsnitt(1293)

1196: Does Sister's Past Give Her Abuse a Free Pass? | Feedback Friday

1196: Does Sister's Past Give Her Abuse a Free Pass? | Feedback Friday

Your abused sister won't get therapy, screams at her children, and blames everyone but herself. When does trauma stop being an excuse? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jord...

15 Aug 20251h 1min

1195: Javier Leiva | Modern Romance Scam Tactics and Ways to Fight Back

1195: Javier Leiva | Modern Romance Scam Tactics and Ways to Fight Back

Beyond catfishing, romance scammers are moving in with victims and rewriting wills. Here, Pretend Podcast host Javier Leiva exposes their new playbook.Full show notes and resources can be found here: ...

12 Aug 20251h 2min

1194: Endocrine Disruptors | Skeptical Sunday

1194: Endocrine Disruptors | Skeptical Sunday

Chemicals in water, food, and receipts are messing with our hormones. Nick Pell helps us understand and reduce the risks on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jorda...

10 Aug 202552min

1193: Will Marital Ambition Lose to Family Tradition? | Feedback Friday

1193: Will Marital Ambition Lose to Family Tradition? | Feedback Friday

To your family's chagrin, you escaped conservative traditions to find love with an atheist. Can your heart coexist with your heritage? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jord...

8 Aug 20251h 2min

1192: Eliot Higgins | The Digital Detectives Making Dictators Sweat

1192: Eliot Higgins | The Digital Detectives Making Dictators Sweat

Ordinary citizens are solving war crimes with Google Maps and Twitter. Here, Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins reveals how anyone can become a digital detective!Full show notes and resources can be found her...

5 Aug 20251h 11min

1191: Digital Nomads | Skeptical Sunday

1191: Digital Nomads | Skeptical Sunday

Working from the beach seems like a dream, but Jessica Wynn shows how being a digital nomad is mostly Wi-Fi nightmares and visa hell on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition ...

3 Aug 202556min

1190: Kid's Out of the Fray, But Hates Your Fiancée | Feedback Friday

1190: Kid's Out of the Fray, But Hates Your Fiancée | Feedback Friday

You found true love after rescuing your daughter from abuse, but your traumatized child despises your fiancée. Welcome to Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@Jor...

1 Aug 20251h 10min

1189: Edward Fishman | Why the Dollar Is America's Most Potent Weapon

1189: Edward Fishman | Why the Dollar Is America's Most Potent Weapon

Why fight with tanks when you can cripple enemies with trade? Here, Chokepoints author Edward Fishman reveals the new rules of economic warfare.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanh...

29 Juli 20251h 12min

Populärt inom Business & ekonomi

badfluence
framgangspodden
varvet
rss-jossan-nina
rss-svart-marknad
rss-borsens-finest
uppgang-och-fall
avanzapodden
lastbilspodden
fill-or-kill
rss-inga-dumma-fragor-om-pengar
borsmorgon
svd-tech-brief
24fragor
rss-dagen-med-di
bathina-en-podcast
tabberaset
rss-kort-lang-analyspodden-fran-di
dynastin
rss-borslunch