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EverydaySpy Podcast

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Oct 27, 2020 • 16min

What Librarians and CIA Agents Have in Common

People mistake information as something you have to personally have in your mind. They assume that If you know a lot of information, you are smart, if you don't, you are dumb. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this episode, Andrew explains why information doesn't have to be in your head to be of value to you, and he shares a few secret people that can help you gain access to information you never even dreamed possible.
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Oct 20, 2020 • 26min

Everyday Precision Without the Bullets

We all know what it's like to have our words misunderstood. We also know it's like to misunderstand what someone else is trying to say. Sometimes these errors are innocent... and sometimes they are not. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi share a few personal stories and a few current examples to show you exactly how specific words can help you or be used against you.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 20min

The Two Lies You Will Remember From This Day Forward

Spies are taught that not all lies are equal. The thing that separates lies is the intention behind the lie; was the lie intentional, or was the lie not intentional. In this episode, Andrew describes the relationship between lies, intent, and how the two impact the current political climate and your everyday life. For anyone out there feeling lied to... you will never forget this.
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Oct 7, 2020 • 35min

How to Dissect a News Article to Tell if it's Real News

In this podcast, the host dissects a news article to teach listeners how to determine if it's real news. They discuss the manipulative language used, analyze the discrepancy between the article and the FBI's statement, and explore the financial aspects and political bias of journalism. They also emphasize the importance of understanding information manipulation and gaining an advantage in the age of fake news.
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Sep 29, 2020 • 15min

How to Stay Three Steps Ahead of the Next President

The 2020 Presidential debates begin tonight and both candidates are going to lie to your face without getting caught. How? Using a mental loophole that politicians, advertisers and dictators have used for generations. In this episode, Andrew prepares you to see through debate deceptions and distractions so you can see the truth that millions of other voters will miss. 
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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...
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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!
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Sep 8, 2020 • 12min

The Curious Case of Sharing Lies

Ever wonder why fake news and false information spreads so quickly? You see headlines and news pundits talking about fact and fiction all the time, but the truth behind how bad information spreads is simpler than you might think. In this episode, Andrew explains where research and espionage intersect and result in misinformation.
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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.
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Aug 25, 2020 • 18min

Fighting the 2 Pitfalls that Killed Modern Day Journalism

Journalism has been slowing dying under pressure from social media, 24 hour cable news, and internet-based competitors like blogs and podcasts. But it has also fallen prey to two very important shortcuts in the human mind. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi explain how your attention is being hijacked without you even realizing it and what you can do to take back control.

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