Coronavirus and the Spread of Misinformation

We're back to talk about the coronavirus infodemic, a byproduct of the unprecedented uncertainty and anxiety plaguing the world. Why are we seeing an increase in misinformation shared on social media (**and that Plandemic video**). Later, we're joined by Dr. Susan Swearer who weighs in on how we can all become better consumers of scientific information and how to judge the credibility of information found online. 

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