Trish Wood

Trish Wood is Critical

Trish Wood

  • Jacob Siegel and Harold Jonker

Jacob Siegel and Harold Jonker

Saturday 6th May 2023

Join Trish Wood as she explores media disinformation and government deceit with Jacob Siegel and Harold Jonker in this eye-opening episode.
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Exposing the Web of Lies: Trish Wood Talks Disinformation with Jacob Siegel and Harold Jonker

Episode Overview

  • Explores the roots of media disinformation from the McCarthy era to the present day
  • Challenges the conventional narrative and exposes manipulation of truth in media and government
  • Discusses the impact of disinformation on the 12-step community and the surge in relapses and fatalities during the pandemic
  • Offers insights into the intersection of disinformation and COVID-19
  • Critiques the prevailing media narrative and its implications for public health and democratic governance
I probably don't line up in the way that you think I might on some things because I try to keep the data and the facts moving through my life, right? We just want you to maybe understand that the media doesn't tell the truth. And most of what they said wasn't true.
Ever wondered how deeply disinformation can infiltrate our lives? In this gripping episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with Jacob Siegel from Tablet Magazine and Harold Jonker, a key figure from the Ottawa trucker convoy, to unravel the tangled web of media lies and government deceit. Jacob Siegel has penned an explosive investigative piece, 'Thirteen Ways of Looking at Disinformation', which spans from the McCarthy era to the Biden administration.
This piece has sent shockwaves through the journalism world, revealing the corruption and misinformation that plague our media and government institutions. Trish Wood’s conversation with Siegel offers a deep dive into his findings, shedding light on how disinformation has evolved and its far-reaching consequences. The episode also features Harold Jonker, who shares his firsthand experience of being charged for protesting in Ottawa. His story brings a human element to the broader discussion of governmental overreach and media manipulation.
For anyone concerned about the integrity of our information sources and the impact of false narratives on society, this episode is a must-listen. Trish Wood's empathetic yet rigorous interviewing style ensures that no stone is left unturned, making this discussion both enlightening and unsettling. Whether you're a skeptic or simply curious about the forces shaping our world, this episode offers a compelling critique that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.