Episode 882 • • 1:02:33 - 1:12:34
882: Fact Check False
Craig Timberg, Washington Post, Russian Botnets, Fake News
Washington Post journalist Craig Timberg discusses his report on Russian propaganda efforts during the 2016 election. He describes "legions of botnets" and paid trolls used to amplify stories critical of Hillary Clinton. The hosts mock Timberg's claims, particularly his assertion that news of Clinton's health issues and the Turkey coup were "fake news" amplified by Russia.