This chapter examines the unfounded rumor in Springfield, Ohio, alleging that Haitian migrants are eating pets, and its manipulation by political figures. It explores the societal ramifications of sensational narratives and their impact on local immigration debates.
No, Haitian immigrants aren’t eating anyone’s pets. USA Today-Ohio’s Erin Glynn and the Verge’s Gaby Del Valle explain why Republicans are talking about it anyway.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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