Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age with Sasha Issenberg
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Jun 4, 2024 Sasha Issenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' dives into the world of winning campaigns in the disinformation age. Topics include combating false narratives, navigating political misinformation, managing disinformation in campaigns, and the impact of foreign manipulation. A deep dive into the challenges of disinformation in elections and insights on navigating the complex information landscape.
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News Source and Voting Preferences
- Voters who rely on newspapers favor Biden, while those relying on YouTube, Google, or no political news favor Trump.
- This correlation doesn't imply causation, as self-selection likely plays a role.
Shifting Campaign Landscape
- Sasha Issenberg's book, "Victory Lab," explored data-driven campaigning and field experiments.
- The 2016 election challenged the optimistic view of technology's role in campaigns, revealing the dark side of digital influence.
Photoshopped Ad Anecdote
- Chris Hayes shares an anecdote about a photoshopped ad falsely endorsing a vitamin supplement.
- This highlights the difficulty in combating disinformation and identifying its source.