From an endless stream of political misinformation to inescapable lies on social media, are we living in a post-truth world?

Part IV: Are We Living In A Post-Truth World?

Hilary McQuilkin

Producer, On Point

Meghna Chakrabarti

Host, On Point

A misinformation newsstand is seen in midtown Manhattan on October 30, 2018, aiming to educate news consumers about the dangers of disinformation, or fake news, in the lead-up to the U.S. midterm elections. The first-of-its-kind newsstand was set up by the Columbia Journalism Review. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

From an endless stream of political misinformation to inescapable lies on social media, are we living in a post-truth world? Lee McIntyre and Christopher Beem join Meghna Chakrabarti. 

In Search Of Truth

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On Point's four-part series, in collaboration with The Conversation, that explores what we mean when we talk about "truth."

Media

Politics

Technology

In the third installment of our series on truth, we'll unpack how media, the information machine and the powerful manipulate the truth.

Part III: How The Powerful Manipulate Truth

Stefano Kotsonis

Senior Producer, On Point

A Soviet-sponsored youth rally in the Lustgarten in Berlin, Germany, 1st June 1950. The youth carry huge portraits of Communist leaders such as Joseph Stalin (pictured). (FPG/Getty Images)

In the third installment of our series on truth, we'll unpack how media, the information machine and the powerful manipulate the truth. Shelley Inglis, Cynthia Hooper and Razzaq Al-Saiedi join Meghna Chakrabarti. 

In Search Of Truth 

Life

In the second installment of our series on truth, we dive into the science behind truth.  

Part II: The Science Behind How We Perceive Truth

Policeman Charles M. Fremgeen is submitted to a lie detector test at Fordham University. (Keystone/Getty Images)

In the second installment of our series on truth, we dive into the science behind truth. How do we define it, how do our brains process it and why do we fight over it? John Van Bavel, Adrian Bardon and George Lakoff join Meghna Chakrabarti. 

Science

We kickoff our series on truth – how we use it, how we abuse it, what it means and what it’s worth to us.

Part I: The History Of How We Think About Truth

Circa 410 BC, The Greek philosopher Socrates (469 - 399 BC) teaches his doctrines to the young Athenians whilst awaiting his execution. Original Artwork: An engraving after a painting by Pinelli. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

We kickoff our series on truth – how we use it, how we abuse it, what it means and what it’s worth to us. Beth Daley, Joel Christensen and Mustafa Akyol join Meghna Chakrabarti. 


On Point Special Series: 'In Search Of Truth'

What do you picture when you think of truth? Here's a popular example ... (Three Lions/Getty Images)