Erin Glynn, a state government reporter for USA Today Ohio, and Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter at The Verge, delve into the bizarre rumor that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. They discuss the political motivations behind this sensational claim and its harmful community effects. The conversation also highlights how misinformation spreads online, notably through influential figures, and examines the broader implications of immigration and racial rhetoric amidst rising tensions.