Danielle Lee Tomson

Danielle Lee Tomson, research manager at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public, delves into the tumultuous realm of disinformation following recent hurricanes. She highlights how fake claims and conspiracy theories exacerbate crisis recovery efforts. The conversation touches on the challenges government agencies face as misinformation intertwines with electoral politics and public trust. Danielle emphasizes the difficulty in tracking these false narratives on social media and the urgent need for effective communication strategies to combat this rising threat.