Unraveling the 'DC Blackout' Misinformation Campaign

Since the White House has increased its military in the nation's capital, more protesters are gathering by the day. The protests continue to remain largely peaceful despite the Trump administration's focus on violence.

Plus, misinformation is spreading quickly as more people are turning to social media to understand what's happening on the ground.

This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Alan Wise, political reporter Miles Parks, and investigations reporter Tim Mak.

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