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Trusting Our Elections: Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Compelling?

Trusting Our Elections: Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Compelling?

FromWhy We Wrote This


Trusting Our Elections: Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Compelling?

FromWhy We Wrote This

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The false narrative that President Donald Trump won the 2020 election was powerful. It led to his supporters storming the Capitol, his second impeachment by the House of Representatives, and even to extremists discussing the possibility of infiltrating President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. In this episode, we take a close look at political conspiracy theories. Why are they so compelling? And how do we combat them? Part 2 of 2. Hosted by Jessica Mendoza and Samantha Laine Perfas.
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Who reports the news? People. And at The Christian Science Monitor, we believe that it’s our job to report each story with a sense of shared humanity. Through conversations with our reporters and editors, we explain the qualities behind our reporting that affect how we approach the news. Behind today’s headlines we find respect, resilience, dignity, agency, and hope. “Why We Wrote This” shows how. The Monitor is an award-winning, nonpartisan news organization with bureaus around the globe. Visit CSMonitor.com/whywewrotethis to learn more.