Is it a magic trick? An illusion? Sort of. The Straw Man is a clever debate strategy, whereby someone reframes their opponent's argument in a way that makes it easier to strike down. It's pervasive in politics, sports talk, and yes, even around your dining room table. In this episode, check out two examples of The Straw Man Fallacy circulating the news today - plus, how to spot these arguments in real time, and how you can fight back against them.
