Jacqui Wakefield

Jacqui Wakefield, a BBC Global Disinformation reporter, dives into the murky waters of wellness scams proliferating online. She exposes outlandish claims, from slimming teas to gemstone treatments, all lacking scientific backing. The conversation touches on the disturbing rise of these scams on TikTok, their global impact, and the added risks in Nigeria and Latin America. Wakefield empowers listeners with key warning signs to spot false wellness claims, encouraging skepticism in a landscape filled with misinformation.

Jacqui Wakefield from the BBC’s Global Disinformation Unit joins to discuss our obsession with true crime. She unpacks the psychological allure of the genre, particularly how it resonates with women’s interests in vulnerability and survival. The conversation delves into the evolution of true crime from its print origins to today’s podcast frenzy, including its impact on cold cases. Jacqui also highlights the delicate balance of storytelling that honors victims while navigating the darker sides of crime and media influence.