20220315 Nicole Sandler Show - Truth and Lies and Conspiracy Theories Too

Life in the 21st century would be complicated enough without people on the sidelines claiming facts are fiction and the sky is green. Disinformation campaigns have long plagued very legitimate cause, but it seems like they've been on a steady dose of steroids for the past 22 years or so. From 9-11 to Covid and so much in between, these conspiracy theories have caused confusion, despair and unleashed a sickening movement. Today, I'll speak with Elizabeth Williamson, author of the new book, "Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth". In it, she tells the story, not of the horrific massacre that happened 10 years ago this December, but the aftermath and the anguish and worse set in motion by Alex Jones. In the first half hour, the latest news and updates from Ukraine and the insanity that is life in this country in 2022.