EverydaySpy Podcast
Andrew Bustamante
Hosted by former covert CIA intelligence officers Andrew Bustamante and Jihi Bustamante, the EverydaySpy Podcast gives you practical, powerful spy skills and insights you can use everyday. From parenthood fixes to career shortcuts, business hacks to geopolitical insights, this pod is for you if you are looking for frank, honest, and hilariously relatable truth from two real-world field operatives who have done and seen things they can't talk about (and will never forget).
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Sep 22, 2020 • 22min
The Dirty Truth About Polls The News Doesn't Want to Admit
To see the world, you must look through something - eyes, windows, glasses, screens. And while what we see seems real, we never stop to think that someone else could be looking at the same thing but seeing it very differently. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi discuss the way your brain interprets information differently than those around you. And how you can change the lens your using to view the world... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020 • 25min
How to Decode News Headlines and Skip the Slant
News headlines work hard to capture your attention in a few simple words. But those same headlines also give away a lot of information about their truthfulness, intent, and purpose. In this episode, Andrew shows you how to break down any news headline and know right away whether you can trust the information in the article. Don't miss this chance to look at everyday news and know right away if you can trust it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2020 • 12min
The Curious Case of Sharing Lies
Explore the intriguing world of misinformation and why fake news spreads faster than the truth. A revealing study of 1,700 Americans uncovers our tendency to share false stories more readily. Discover how social influence skews our perceptions of accuracy and the surprising ways prompting users to consider truthfulness can improve news sharing habits. Engage with the intersection of research and espionage that fuels the misinformation fire.
Sep 1, 2020 • 19min
The Reason Kids Perform Better Than Adults
We all say that kids can absorb a ton of information quickly, like a sponge absorbing water. But what exactly is it about children that gives them that superpower? And can an adult have it? In this episode, Andrew explains the science behind how kids learn and gives you the secret to how you can get that magic back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
