Sept. 1, 2026

When 'Patrick Said' Becomes the Story: Anchors, Bias, and Truth

When 'Patrick Said' Becomes the Story: Anchors, Bias, and Truth
When 'Patrick Said' Becomes the Story: Anchors, Bias, and Truth
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When 'Patrick Said' Becomes the Story: Anchors, Bias, and Truth

This episode uses the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case as a lens to examine how the first account of an event can become the dominant narrative similar to smear campaigns. Trina explains anchoring and confirmation bias, how early testimony (the so-called “Patrick said”) can unconsciously shape investigative priorities, media frames, and public opinion. This episode stresses that a plausible story is the start of an investigation, not its conclusion, and calls for rigorous corroboration with physical evidence, timelines, digital records, and other witnesses. Listeners are encouraged to ask “How do we know?” before accepting or repeating damaging claims.