The NPR Politics Podcast How TV Ad Lies And Private Money Shape U.S. Elections
Apr 1, 2022
Political ads can often mislead voters with false claims, raising ethical concerns about truth in campaigning. The impact of private donations on election integrity is under scrutiny, especially with states moving to restrict such funding. As local election officials navigate new challenges, the reliance on outside money during the pandemic highlighted disparities in resources. Meanwhile, the whimsical side of TV emerges with discussions about quirky cake shows, blurring lines between reality and illusion, offering a delightful escape.
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Lying in Political Ads
- Candidates can lie in paid ads on local broadcast channels.
- This is because the FCC has few regulations on the content of political ads, unlike commercial ads regulated by the FTC.
Carrie Lake's False Election Claim Ad
- Domenico Montanaro discusses an ad by Arizona gubernatorial candidate Carrie Lake.
- The ad falsely claims that the 2020 election was rigged and that Trump won.
Filtering False Ads
- Cable channels and social media platforms have more power to filter false ads than local broadcast channels.
- Local channels can reject false ads from outside groups, but not from candidates themselves.