In the wake of a tense presidential election and an accompanying wave of misinformation, we're re-releasing this interview with misinformation expert and First Draft News co-founder Claire Wardle (originally published May 2, 2020). Claire discusses how misinformation spreads, why it's so powerful, and how journalists can leverage storytelling techniques to turn the tide.
To learn more about Claire, visit https://futureofstorytelling.org/story/claire-wardle-ep-7
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© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.
Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.
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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher
Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman
Associate Producer, Luke Gernert
In collaboration with Charts & Leisure
Founder, Jason Oberholtzer
Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta
Editor, Garrett Crowe
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With special thanks to Claire Wardle, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Hall, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.