Misinformation is almost always born in the primordial gook of the internet, that swamp of blogs, newsletters and other private discussion groups that most of us never read. Unless most of you happen to be Media Matters.
We talked to the organization’s fearless leader and we’re all better for it.
And if you think misinformation can’t trick you, we’d like to introduce you to our latest information enemy: narrowcasting, which we talk about in the Tin Foil Swan.
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About the Host
Adam Levin is the former Director of Consumer Affairs for the State of New Jersey, serial entrepreneur and author of Swiped, which he wrote with his sidekick, writer and cyber mensch, Beau Friedlander. With expert commentary from Travis “Here’s What Actually Happened” Taylor, the show gets everything sorted out—or not—but either way you’re going to have a great time. Something weird happen to you? We’ve got your back.
Credits
What the Hack with Adam Levin is a production of Loud Tree Media and is produced by Andrew Steven and Beau Friedlander.
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