The infodemic — and the scientists fighting against it | Jessica Malaty Rivera
Podcast:TED Talks Daily Published On: Fri Aug 07 2026 Description: Epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera believes we're navigating a serious outbreak: health misinformation. She explores why the public's trust in science is wavering — and the importance of winning it back. In this conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Rivera maps out what it takes to become a trusted messenger in an era when expertise itself is up for debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.