Lisa Hagen

Lisa Hagen, an NPR correspondent focused on the rise of fringe beliefs in politics, joins to discuss the troubling journey of misinformation into the highest office. They dissect President Trump's unfounded claims linking South Africa to a genocide of white farmers, revealing how fringe ideologies can intertwine with mainstream narratives. The conversation highlights the media's role in amplifying these ideas and the negative impact on public trust and governance. Hagen sheds light on the historical roots of white supremacy narratives and their political ramifications.