Sasha Issenberg: Politics, Disinformation, and 2024
Mar 13, 2024
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Explore how Trump used microtargeting in 2016 to suppress votes, Biden's response to 'Sleepy Joe' in 2020, and the game plan for combating disinformation in the 2024 elections. SashaIssenberg discusses the Lie Detectives, Engagement, and challenges of monitoring disinformation on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp.
Microtargeting used to suppress votes, disinfo now dominant subplot in politics
Biden team countered 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Creepy Joe' in 2020, disinfo game plan for 2024
Evolving responses to disinfo threats, tailored strategies crucial in political campaigns
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In 2016, the Trump campaign used microtargeting to suppress the Clinton vote. Since then, digital malfeasance has become the dominant subplot in our politics. How did the Biden team respond to 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Creepy Joe' in 2020, and what's the game plan for viral disinfo in '24? Issenberg joins Tim today.