Truth Decay in America

RAND CEO Michael D. Rich and political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh on “Truth Decay.

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Truth Decay in America The Open Mind

Premiered October 09, 2018

Truth Decay in America

RAND CEO Michael D. Rich and political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh discuss their new book “Truth Decay” and the importance of media literacy.

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Alexandra Rojas, of Justice Democrats, on a new Democratic agenda and a Green New Deal.

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Intelligence of Imagination

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The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.