5min chapter

FT News Briefing cover image

Swamp Notes: Misinformation as a campaign strategy

FT News Briefing

CHAPTER

Misinformation in Political Strategy

This chapter examines the role of misinformation as a tool in political campaigns, highlighting how false narratives can influence public opinion and electoral outcomes. It discusses specific cases and the troubling trend of political leaders using deceitful tactics to shape perceptions, particularly around immigration, while also considering the implications for American political discourse.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode