Latest / The Truth with Sherwin Hughes
3/4/26 11AM: Critical Thinking in a Low-Literacy Nation
Sherwin asks why systems benefit when people struggle to think critically. From reading food labels to understanding foreign policy headlines, he argues that low literacy levels make manipulation easier. Lisa calls in as Sherwin defines adult literacy levels and explains how declining comprehension impacts everything from public health to war coverage. The hour closes with a sobering look at what it means to govern a country that increasingly can’t process complex information.
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.