Up First from NPR Election Workers Voice Concerns, Influencers In Springfield, Sickle Cell Treatments
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Sep 20, 2024 As the election approaches, officials are anxious about potential conspiracy theories echoing from the past. Meanwhile, influencers are on a wild hunt for debunked claims in Springfield, Ohio. In a separate discussion, patients with sickle cell disease face hurdles in signing up for groundbreaking genetic treatments that could impact their fertility. Join the conversation as these topics reveal the intersection of misinformation, public perception, and medical advancements.
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Post-2020 Election Concerns
- Election officials are preparing for potential conspiracy theories in the 2024 election following Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 results.
- They're focusing on narratives like non-citizen voting, despite evidence disproving it.
Springfield Investigation
- Following a false online story about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, influencers searched for nonexistent evidence.
- One offered a $5,000 bounty, but only produced an old, unclear video from a different city.
Sickle Cell Treatment Challenges
- Despite excitement for new genetic sickle cell treatments, adoption is slow.
- Factors include chemotherapy's potential impact on fertility, cost, and long-term concerns.