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1. 9

   Health Care Repeal, Tea Party and Political Discourse

   In episode 44 of our podcast, we talk about the misleading claim from Republicans that the health care law is a job-killer. Plus, we caught Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid offering his own exaggerations on the economy and the tea party, and Sen. Rand Paul distorting a well-worn quote from Rahm...

   Jan 14, 2011
2. 8

   The 2012 GOP Field

   In episode 43 of our podcast, we take a look at what some of the potential Republican presidential candidates have been saying. For more on the claims discussed in this podcast, see: Let the Distortions Begin Dec. 23 The post The 2012 GOP Field appeared first on FactCheck.org.

   Jan 7, 2011
3. 7

   Chain E-mails of 2010

   In episode 42 of our podcast, we look back at the top chain e-mails of 2010. And yes, they were false. For more on this episode, see: The Viral Spiral of 2010 Dec. 21 The post Chain E-mails of 2010 appeared first on FactCheck.org.

   Dec 22, 2010
4. 6

   Tax Cuts, Social Security and Health Care

   In episode 40 of our podcast, we tell you about President Obama’s false assertion about Social Security, wrong claims about the Bush tax cuts from both parties and yet another Internet rumor about the health care law. For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: Obama’s Social Security...

   Dec 10, 2010
5. 5

   Federal Pay, Tax Cuts and Jane Fonda

   In episode 39 of our podcast, we look at misleading statements about the pay of federal workers versus private sector workers. Plus, we debunk a talking point about the Bush tax cuts and tell you the story of an old (and now reincarnated) chain e-mail about Jane Fonda. For more on the stories...

   Dec 3, 2010
6. 4

   Earmarks, Taxes and Premium Hikes

   In episode 38 of our podcast, we highlight false statements from Democrats on the Sunday talk shows, and exaggerations from Republicans about the impact of the new health care law on premiums. For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: Sunday Replay Nov. 15 The Truth About Health...

   Nov 19, 2010
7. 3

   Obama, Pelosi, Pence and McConnell

   In episode 37 of our podcast, we look at President Barack Obama’s hour-long interview on "60 Minutes," some misleading statements from congressional Republicans on the Sunday shows, and a whopper from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: Obama on ’60...

   Nov 13, 2010
8. 2

   Offbeat Ads and the $200 Million Question

   In episode 36 of our podcast, we give you a taste of some of the more bizarre and amusing ads from the midterm campaigns. Plus, we shoot down the absurd claim that President Obama’s trip to India will cost $200 million per day. For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: The 2010...

   Nov 5, 2010
9. 1

   Midterm Whoppers and Court Races

   In episode 35 of our podcast, we give you a wrap-up of the biggest whoppers of the midterm campaigns. And we tell you about a few attack ads in state Supreme Court races. For more on the stories discussed in this episode, see: Whoppers of Campaign 2010 Oct. 26 Health Care Spin — Again Oct. 28…

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   Oct 29, 2010