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Can Everything Kill My Kids? Combating Viral Pseudoscience with Dr. Jess Steier
32 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2026 at 4:05 pm.
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Dr. Jess Steier, founder of Unbiased Science, joins Ana and Cam on this episode to break down her most effective misinfo-fighting techniques. In a digital ecosystem where experts are often drowned out by health gurus pushing supplements and e-books, Dr. Steier has built a massive audience of curious consumers seeking science-based answers—attracting more than 350,000 followers on Instagram alone.


How do you communicate a nuanced scientific perspective on hot-button issues like COVID or nicotine vaping? And how do scientists balance the willingness to change their minds (a core part of the job) with confidently defending vaccines, GMOs, and other proven innovations?


Join us on this episode of the show to find out.