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Trump & the Age of Disinformation (with Barb McQuade)
Feb 29, 2024
Barb McQuade discusses disinformation's threat to national security, Trump gag order, Mayorkas impeachment, domestic disinformation by right-wing groups, media polarization challenges, combating disinformation in the digital age, legal drama in Georgia, Manhattan and Florida cases, and reflections on Flacco the owl's impact.
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- Disinformation is a critical threat to national security, highlighted by Barb McQuade in her book.
- District Attorney Alvin Bragg's gag order request on Trump aims to protect potential witnesses.
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The Urgent Issue of Disinformation in American Politics
Disinformation, as outlined in Barb McQuaid's book 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America,' is highlighted as a critical issue in American politics. McQuaid chronicles the lies leading to events like January 6th and the pervasive spread of false information daily. She discusses the origins of disinformation, the role of polarization in perpetuating lies, and the impact on the concept of truth.
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