This series was originally broadcast in 2020. Science and politics are not easy bedfellows - "Stick to the science" is a three part series which aims to find out why. In the third and final episode we try to get to the bottom of how journalists, communicators and policymakers influence how science is perceived. We discuss the danger of politicization and ask the question - can science be part of the political narrative without compromising its values? This episode was produced by Nick Petrić Howe, with editing from Noah Baker and Benjamin Thompson. It featured: Deborah Blum, Bruce Lewenstein, Dan Sarewitz, Hannah Schmid-Petri, Shobita Parthasarathy, and Beth Simone Noveck. Further Reading The great fish pain debate Politicization of mask wearing Masks work Donald Trump used a quote from Anthony Fauci to falsely suggest Fauci approved of his actions in the pandemic Comparing Norway and Sweden in their coronavirus combating actions Beth Simone Noveck argues for more open and transparent governance Solving Public Problems, by Beth Simone Noveck Smart Citizens, Smarter State: The Technologies of Expertise and the Future of Governing, by Beth Simone Noveck The Received Wisdom Podcast, with Shobita Parthasarathy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.