Lawyers explain how to cross-examine coronavirus deniers

Anyone who’s braved a Thanksgiving conversation with an uncle or commented on a Facebook post or really is just alive in the year 2020 knows that convincing a skeptic to change their mind is nearly impossible. A hostage negotiator may say that empathy and not logic is often the best weapon against COVID-deniers, but should you want to engage in a debate about the reality of the virus that’s led to over 150k American deaths, it’s best to come armed with cross-examination skills.