Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law

Hi. I'm Rose Rimmler, and this is Science Versus. Today, we're sharing an episode from another show that we like. It's a podcast called Proxy. It's hosted by Yo Wei Shah, who you might remember from the podcast Invisibilia. In proxy, Yo Wei kind of functions as an emotional investigative journalist. She starts with a guest who is going through something tough or confusing, something no one else they know can relate to, and then she finds the perfect person for them to talk to, to act as a proxy. She'll find someone who's been there, who understands the problem, and can hopefully help that person get less stuck. The episode we're sharing today is about something near and dear to us at Science Versus, fact checking. Youwei talks to a journalist who can't stop fact checking his mother-in-law. But in this situation, it's particularly fraught because his mother-in-law is losing her memory. She has Alzheimer's. We like the way that this episode breaks down a situation that is tough and nuanced, and we think that you guys will like it too. It's coming up after the break. Did you know about one in three people with plaque psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling? Does this sound like you? Listen to what it sounds like to be a million miles away. Tremfya guselkumab, taken by injection, is a prescription medicine for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills or phototherapy and for adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Serious allergic reactions and increased risk of infections and liver problems may occur. Before treatment, your doctor should check you for infections and tuberculosis. Tell your doctor if you have an infection, flu like symptoms, or if you need a vaccine. Imagine being a million miles away. Explore what's possible. Ask your doctor about Trimvia. Tap this ad to learn more about Trimfaya, including important safety information. This episode is brought to you by Claude from Anthropic. Some of the greatest innovations we have today came from someone just wanting to help. The same is true for the scientists who founded Anthropic. They wanted to build an AI that's safe, harmless, and benefits humanity. And one thing they just committed to, no ads in Claude. Because once AI is optimized to keep you engaged and scrolling instead of helping you think, it stops being a tool and you become the product. See why problem solvers choose Claude as their thinking partner at claud.ai/scienceverses. Well, hello, Brian. Hi. When's the last time we were on the mic together? I don't think we were ever on the mic together. I mean, we were around mics together. This is Brian Reed, a man who hit podcasts fall out of. You might have heard of his little show, s town, or his other little show, The Trojan Horse Affair. Brian now makes the podcast Question Everything, trying to make sense of what …