The Trust Race

The Trust Race
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The Trust Race

A six-part podcast series about scandals and controversies that have impacted our trust in science—exploring the complex nature of trust in conversations with journalists, scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and activists. Hosted by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

Episodes

  1. 05/06/2023

    Save The Planet - Episode Six

    Who would you trust to save the planet? In the final episode of the first season of The Trust Race, we look at climate change. We speak with Dr Rose Roberts about the importance of indigenous knowledge in understanding the impact of climate change, Professor Hannah Daly about the different types of expertise we need to address it, and Professor Heather Douglas about how we get everyone on board. Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    40 min

  2. 05/01/2023

    Are You Okay? - Episode Five

    Why is Britney Spears' conservatorship a disability rights issue? In episode five of The Trust Race, we speak with attorney and autism advocate Haley Moss about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the impact of the #FreeBritney movement, and with psychologist and researcher Dr Emma Farrell about mental health laws in Ireland and how they impact on human rights. Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    32 min

  3. 04/24/2023

    Have You Been Vaccinated? - Episode Four

    Most COVID-19 vaccines have gone to people in wealthy countries. In this extended episode of The Trust Race, we look at COVID-19 vaccine inequity. We speak with Achal Prabhala about pharmaceutical monopolies, Dr Tiffany L. Green about how racism impacts access to public health, Dr Maya Goldenberg about vaccine hesitancy, and Dr Jahnavi Phalkey about science communication and public engagement in India during the COVID-19 crisis. Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    1h 10m

  4. 04/15/2023

    Thank You For Not Smoking - Episode Three

    What makes a scientist commit fraud? In episode three of The Trust Race, we look back at the ways tobacco companies used scientists to convince people cigarettes were safe. Historian of science, Professor Naomi Oreskes (author of Merchants of Doubt) explains the different ways the tobacco industry manipulated science and scientists to maintain their profits. We also speak with scientific integrity expert Dr Elisabeth Bik about the pressures that continue to drive scientists towards fraud. Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    41 min

  5. 04/11/2023

    Protect Yourself - Episode Two

    How has healthcare been shaped by activism? In episode two of The Trust Race, we explore LGBTQ+ community activism in response to HIV and AIDS. We speak with Sarah Schulman, author of Let the Record Show, about the formation of ACT UP during the AIDS Crisis, and we speak with Dr Will Nutland from PrEPster about the role of activism in HIV healthcare today. Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    44 min

  6. 03/15/2023

    Please Wear A Mask - Episode One

    Why did mask-wearing become political? In the first episode of The Trust Race, we explore the complex public response to mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We speak with science journalist Alok Jha about how our understanding of masks as a way to reduce infection evolved over time, and we speak with philosopher Professor Heather Douglas about how and why mask-wearing became politicised.  Presented by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon 2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

    33 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Trailer - Please Wear A Mask - Episode One

    Trailer for the first episode of The Trust Race, a six-part podcast series about scandals and controversies that have impacted our trust in science—exploring the complex nature of trust in conversations with journalists, scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and activists.

    2 min

Trailer

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A six-part podcast series about scandals and controversies that have impacted our trust in science—exploring the complex nature of trust in conversations with journalists, scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and activists. Hosted by Shane Bergin, produced by Shaun and Maurice, the podcasts are an output of the Horizon2020 project PERITIA. This podcast has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870883. The information and opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Commission.

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    The Trust Race
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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