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When The Faker Met The Fact Checker
Manage episode 220271175 series 1301465
The conclusion of our story about two men on opposing sides in the war against misinformation. Fake news writer Christopher Blair finds that the money is drying up because of Facebook algorithm changes, and he’s constantly being hunted by fact-checkers. Meanwhile in Belgium, Maarten Schenk gets a handle on viral misinformation and online lies. It seems like they would be natural enemies. So what happens when they get the chance to speak to each other?
Presenter: Michael Wendling Reporter/Producer: Anisa Subedar
Photo Caption: Fake News v Facts on a computer keyboard Photo Credit: Getty Images
250 episodes
Manage episode 220271175 series 1301465
The conclusion of our story about two men on opposing sides in the war against misinformation. Fake news writer Christopher Blair finds that the money is drying up because of Facebook algorithm changes, and he’s constantly being hunted by fact-checkers. Meanwhile in Belgium, Maarten Schenk gets a handle on viral misinformation and online lies. It seems like they would be natural enemies. So what happens when they get the chance to speak to each other?
Presenter: Michael Wendling Reporter/Producer: Anisa Subedar
Photo Caption: Fake News v Facts on a computer keyboard Photo Credit: Getty Images
250 episodes
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