The NPR Politics Podcast The Grassroots Efforts To Spread Election Conspiracies
Jul 6, 2022
Grassroots movements are turning up the heat on election misinformation, impacting local communities and threatening democracy. Key influencers are using intimate events to spread false narratives, akin to emotional revivals. The podcast dives into a specific incident in Weld County, where threats against election officials highlight the danger of these conspiracies. Efforts to counteract this misinformation focus on engaging directly with communities, emphasizing the need for open conversations to combat denialism and restore trust in the electoral process.
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Weld County Chain Reaction
- In Weld County, Colorado, Douglas Frank's presentations sparked a chain reaction.
- This led to increased threats against election officials and the emergence of groups challenging election results.
Shifting Landscape of Cons
- Historical cons faced rejection when exposed, but current distrust in media and elites fuels belief in misinformation.
- This shift allows purveyors of false narratives to gain acceptance rather than face consequences.
Hidden Agenda of Election Denial
- Election denial influencers aim to restrict voting access by eliminating early voting and electronic tabulation.
- They promote this under the guise of election security, despite expert consensus that such measures decrease safety and efficiency.