Exploring the influence of rumor on public opinion and the consequences of believing in wild fictions over logical truths.
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Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and Taylor Hagerdorn, and music by Chad Lawson.