Fake News Pays Better

A viral video claimed a man went to jail simply for collecting rainwater and millions of people believed it without asking a single question. Donna and Jeff dive into how one misleading video snowballed into internet outrage, why social media rewards misinformation, and how AI-generated content is making it even harder to separate facts from fiction. Somewhere along the way, common sense packed its bags and left the internet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hilarity-ensues--6243018/support.