How Science Misinformation Affects Parenting and Child Health
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Kirstin R.W. Matthews
Fellow in Science and Technology PolicyHeidi Russell
Director, Center for Health Policy, L.E. and Virginia Simmons Senior Fellow in Health Policy, Huffington Fellow in Child Health PolicyAbout the Episode
Heidi Russell speaks with Kirstin R.W. Matthews about how scientific misinformation affects parenting and public health. The conversation explores strategies for identifying credible information and the role of science communication in shaping policy affecting children.
This conversation was recorded on April 20, 2026.
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