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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 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 knowled…
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 th…
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 mo…
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, Prof…
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 …
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 Al…
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 conversati…