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Fact Focus
Description:
RTHK’s new podcast focusing on dispelling misinformation, disinformation and fake news. Don't take for granted unverified claims and believe everything you see. Each episode, we'll focus on a couple of viral posts that are making false claims and set the record straight.
Presenter:
Vanessa Cheng and Tony Sabine2024-11-07
Falsehoods and fake news backdrop US election
The US presidential election this around was awash with misinformation and disinformation.
While traditionally, voters base their decisions on factors such as the candidates’ platforms, past record and their election campaigns; experts believe false claims are now increasingly affecting voting behaviour.
In this episode, we find out why the election was a hotbed for fake news, and what can be done to address the issue.
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