Eating Dogs and Our Misinformation Moment

Renée DiResta, a social media disinformation expert, joins the discussion to unpack the latest wave of election misinformation, highlighted by a bizarre claim about immigrants eating pets. She explores the origins of these false narratives, addressing the roles of both foreign interference and domestic myths. The conversation dives into how social media amplifies these stories and discusses strategies for discerning truth in a misleading information landscape. DiResta emphasizes the need for critical thinking and media literacy to combat today's disinformation crisis.