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In this episode, we talk about the surprise hit film, The Sound of Freedom. We look at expert takes on the film's presentation of child trafficking, and we also discuss some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the distribution of the movie.
After some time has passed, we discuss just how much the Twitter platform has changed, and we look forward to how the spread of misinformation in 2024 on Twitter could be very different from what we have seen previously. We cover persons on th
Misinformation and issues of content moderation go hand in hand. And there are some lessons to be learned from the current Twitter debacle. We go over some key changes in the platform, and we review some of the ways that Twitter may invite futu
In this episode, we talk about some early trends and analyses of Twitter under Elon Musk, and we pay particular attention to trends in content moderation, users, and how Twitter stacks up to other platforms during election season. We also think
In this brief SNAP episode we discuss the role of mis/disinformation in the 2022 US Midterm elections. While many election deniers were not successful in their bids for election, that did not stop misinformation from playing a prominent role le
We talk about the resurgence of an election conspiracy film leading up to the 2022 mid-term elections, and we also discuss the changing landscape of misinformation surrounding the election in Arizona and nationwide. Shawn introduces the term "d
In this episode, we discuss the impact of the alternative social media platform, Parler, on the January 6th, 2021 attack on the Capitol of the United States. We go through some of the results of our recent data analysis of the archived platform
Recorded before the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, this episode discusses the removal (or blocking?) of any mention of Kyle Rittenhouse on Facebook. Shawn takes Michael to task for confusing censorship with content moderation, and the c
In this episode, we take a look at why a viral video from an Indiana school board meeting starring Dr. Dan Stock was so appealing to those opposing masking and vaccination. We discuss the method of argumentation as well as some of the evidence
In this episode, we discuss COVID-19 vaccine misinformation with Dr. Margarette Shegog, a family medicine physician in Northern California. We walk through the types of interactions she has with her patients and how she approaches discussions o
In this episode, we discuss COVID-19 vaccine misinformation with Dr. Margarette Shegog, a family medicine physician in Northern California. We walk through the types of interactions she has with her patients and how she approaches discussions o
In this episode we discuss the common misinformation surrounding the vaccination of our pets with veterinarian Dr. Kelsey Bradley. We discuss how some of these concerns are similar to misinformation surrounding human vaccines including the dang
In this episode we discuss the common misinformation surrounding the vaccination of our pets with veterinarian Dr. Kelsey Bradley. We discuss how some of these concerns are similar to misinformation surrounding human vaccines including the dang
In this episode we bring a historical perspective to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. We discuss conspiracy theories, smallpox inoculations, Victorian misinformation, and their relationship to present-day COVID-19 vaccinations with Anna Muldoon
In this episode we bring a historical perspective to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. We discuss conspiracy theories, smallpox inoculations, Victorian misinformation, and their relationship to present-day COVID-19 vaccinations with Anna Muldoon
In the first episode of our vaccine misinformation miniseries, we lay out some of the key concepts and themes that come up when we study misinformation about vaccines. These themes continue throughout our subsequent interview series on vaccine
In the first episode of our vaccine misinformation miniseries, we lay out some of the key concepts and themes that come up when we study misinformation about vaccines. These themes continue throughout our subsequent interview series on vaccine
We interview Logan Clarke from the Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University. In the conversation, Logan goes through some concepts from political psychology that can help make sense of how policy conversations around misinformati
We interview Logan Clarke from the Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University. In the conversation, Logan goes through some concepts from political psychology that can help make sense of how policy conversations around misinformati
In February 2021, a powerful winter storm disrupted the power grid in Texas. Thousands lost power and the state was thrown into a state of emergency. In this episode, we explore some of the misinformation that circulated during and after the p
In February 2021, a powerful winter storm disrupted the power grid in Texas. Thousands lost power and the state was thrown into a state of emergency. In this episode, we explore some of the misinformation that circulated during and after the p
Content on the internet is always changing in quiet and subtle ways. Without the ability to track how the internet has changed, it's difficult to get a read on trends in misinformation. In this episode, we interview Dr. Jessica Ogden about the
Content on the internet is always changing in quiet and subtle ways. Without the ability to track how the internet has changed, it's difficult to get a read on trends in misinformation. In this episode, we interview Dr. Jessica Ogden about the
We talk about the January 6 insurrection, the disappearance of Parler, as well as the responses of platforms to the misinformation that drove it. We talk through the consequences of kicking users off of platforms, as well as discuss the differe
We talk about the January 6 insurrection, the disappearance of Parler, as well as the responses of platforms to the misinformation that drove it. We talk through the consequences of kicking users off of platforms, as well as discuss the differe
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