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SPECIAL | Why losing trust in expertise threatens democracy
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:13:15
Publish Date: 2025-09-18 20:00:00
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From “follow the science” during COVID to universities accused of activism, the gap between experts and the public is widening. Roger Pielke Jr. explains why expertise doesn’t just mean a PhD, how media silos deepen divides, and why experts must serve all Americans—not just those who share their politics.

* Please note, this interview was recorded on 8/19/25

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