In the second of two episodes exploring anti-vaccine misinformation online, Renee DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory explains why the Internet is so good at spreading bad information, and what big tech platforms are starting to do about it. Listen to the prior episode to hear more from Renee, and the story of pediatrician Nicole Baldwin, whose pro-vaccine TikTok video made her the target of harassment and intimidation from anti-vaccine activists online.
You can see Dr. Baldwin's original TikTok here.
Renee DiResta has written about how some anti-vaccine proponents harass, intimidate, and spread misinformation online here and here.
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What A Day - Czar You There Mike Pence? It’s Me, Coronavirus
President Donald Trump held a press conference yesterday in conjunction with the CDC to update the nation on the COVID-19 preparedness plan. That plan involves appointing Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the government's response to the epidemic—but importantly, he’s not really a coronavirus czar, so don’t call him one.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation that would make lynching a federal hate crime on Wednesday — more than 100 years since the first measure against it was introduced to Congress.
And in headlines: a mass shooting in Milwaukee, a humanitarian crisis in Syria, and Maria Sharapova hangs up her racquet.
The NewsWorthy - Pence Takes Over, Sharapova Retires & ‘Bachelor’ for Seniors (+ Talking Space Force) – Thursday, February 27th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, February 27th, 2020!
What to know today about the coronavirus disease in America, a positive sign for the economy, and the tennis legend retiring...
Plus: which big retailer has big plans for health care, Earth's new mini-moon, and 'Bachelor' for seniors.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about the new military service called the Space Force. Our guest is talking about the real threats in space and clearing up misconceptions.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below.
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Coronavirus: Pence Takes Over, Community Spread: NPR, The Hill, WSJ, Wired, NYT, CNN
Shooting at Molson Coors: AP, USA Today, CBS News
US Homes Sales Surge: CNBC, Reuters, AP
Maria Sharapova Retires: Vanity Fair, ESPN, CBS Sports
Walmart Health Clinics: Bloomberg, Axios
Facebook Bans Coronavirus Ads: Business Insider, Mashable, Reuters
Earth’s Mini-Moon: Cnet, Forbes
Bachelor Senior: The Wrap, CNN
The Goods from the Woods - TEASER – Patreon Episode #17 – “Heroes of Wrestling”
This week on the Patreon, Rivers and Dr. Pat sit down for a deep dive review of what is purported to be the WORST wrestling pay-per-view of all time: 1999's "Heroes of Wrestling". Organized by a man named Bill Stone who OBVIOUSLY had no idea what he was doing, this event was a massive financial and creative failure at the time but it is interesting and UNDENIABLY funny in hindsight. Also, we should add, it's available to watch in its weird ass entirety for free on YouTube. This was such a fun episode and we hope you'll join us for it by signing up for our Patreon. Join the Tower of Power now for only $5 a month! http://www.Patreon.com/TheGoodsPod
The Daily Signal - Amity Shlaes on the “Great Society,” and How the 60s Still Affect Us
Amity Shales is the author of a new book, “Great Society: A New History.” On today's Daily Signal Podcast, she breaks down why the 60's were so radical, and how the policies were perhaps even worse for America than the New Deal was.
We also cover these stories:
- The Justice Department is adding a new subdepartment to combat those who became citizens despite a background that should have disqualified them.
- New York’s 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals gave President Donald Trump an immigration victory in a blow to sanctuary cities, ruling Wednesday that money can be denied to states that fail to work with federal immigration officials.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking Congress to allocate $8.5 billion of emergency funds to fight the coronavirus.
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Serious Inquiries Only - SIO230: Blue No Matter Whomberg?
We had ourselves another debate and it was intense, and poorly moderated. Jamie and I break it down, and also go into the question that seemed a lot more relevant last week: would we vote for Bloomberg if he's the candidate to face Trump in the general? Find out!
ATXplained - Austin’s Club Scene Has A Godfather. Here’s His Story.
Yorkie Louie is known as the Godfather of Clubbing in Austin. But his story is more complicated than that.
Someone asked about him for our ATXplained spin-off, Hi, Who Are You?.
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The Gist - Electing the Muppet in Chief
On the Gist, the missed opportunities of the South Carolina debates.
In the interview, Mike talks with Eitan Hersh, professor of Political Science at Tufts University, about his new book Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change. They discuss political hobbyism and why your news consumption is actually a form of slacktivism.
In the spiel, who’s the most like a muppet?
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Pod Save America - “A toxic and unhelpful affair.” (Debate recap special!)
Jon, Jon and Tommy talk about the chaotic Democratic debate that went down in South Carolina just days ahead of the Palmetto State’s primary, and where the candidates stand with just a week to go until Super Tuesday.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Sen. Carol Mosely Braun Talks Op-Ed, The Disintegration Of The Senate
Seventy former U.S. Senators — 48 Democrats, 18 Republicans and four Independents — published a Washington Post op-ed Tuesday calling on incumbent Senators to form a bipartisan caucus committed to making the Senate function as the framers intended. Reset sits down with one of the co-signers: Illinois Democrat Carol Moseley Braun, who served in the Senate from 1993 to 1999.