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Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

When somebody is arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, how much should we, the public, be ...

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11.00 27 Nov 2025


Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes


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11.00 27 Nov 2025


When somebody is arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, how much should we, the public, be told about the suspect before the formal charge. In the absence of concrete information about the alleged perpetrator, rumours can spread suggesting the suspect may have a particular background and this can, and has, led to public unrest.

To discuss this further Pat spoke to David Robert Grimes, Author of ‘The Irrational Ape, How Flawed Logic Puts Us All At Risk’


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