Disinformation is everywhere. How did it get this bad?

An episode of the Midday podcast, hosted by WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore, titled "Disinformation is everywhere. How did it get this bad?" was published on August 18, 2023 and runs 48 minutes.

August 18, 2023 ·48m · Midday

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Episode Description

Disinformation and misinformation in politics and the public square are not a new feature of American political discourse. But recently, the dissemination of falsehoods are reaching a wider, mainstream audience.

Lee McIntyre, a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University, joins the show today. His books include How to Talk to a Science Denier. His latest book, Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy, explores the subject of disinformation and how to challenge its rise.

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