The Documentary Podcast

My fake news whodunnit

Jun 14, 2020
Journalist Michelle Madsen unravels a web of deception involving fake news implicating a Senegalese politician and foreign oil companies. Topics include fabricated news stories, political corruption, misinformation, and the challenges of uncovering the truth amidst complex political dynamics.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Investigating Fake News and Foreign Influence
02:11 • 9min
3
An Investigative Dive into Alleged Payments and Misinformation in Dakar
10:57 • 5min
4
Uncovering Fabricated News and Political Intrigue
15:56 • 13min
5
Political Leader's Struggle Against False Accusations in a Flawed Democracy
28:36 • 3min
6
Uncovering Deception: Tracing the Origins of Fake News
31:43 • 18min
7
Unveiling Corruption Allegations and Their Lingering Effects
50:06 • 3min