Dr. Ruth DeFoster is a professor at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where she teaches at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In this podcast, I sit down with her to discuss her book The Fear Knot, which was published on October 14th, 2025. DeFoster and her co-writer, Psychologist Natashia Swalve provide a fresh look into Americans' fears as they recognize biases and misinformation. Purchase The Fear Knot wherever books are sold.