Season 2 - Episode 2 - Influence

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Story One: The access to news and information has never been greater, but the circulation of misinformation in local football clubs is just as great, Eli Duxson dissects why.

Story Two: Caspar McLeod talks to psychologist Maria Marshall about the mental health impact misinformation and misconceptions have on queer individuals.

Story Three: Professional sport was ‘hit for six’ in 2020 thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now one year on, athletes and sporting bodies must recognise their importance in a COVID world that is full of misinformation.

Story Four: Misinformation on social media spreads fast and wide, particularly when it comes to information about people's health. Skye Mitchell discusses this phenomenon with health communication expert Dr Amelia Burke-Garcia.