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The Link Between Misinformation and Far-Right Rhetoric
49:59 - 56:00 (06:01)
The spread of misinformation and disinformation by media platforms can create a fertile ground for far-right rhetoric and political parties with racist views. The responsibility of media to monitor and control the spread of this type of language is crucial in preventing its damaging effects on society.
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The Great Australian Party is a political party in Australia that believes in zero net immigration, thinks enviro groups are funded by foreign interests with hidden agendas and wants parents to be financially responsible for the vandalism caused by their children until they come of age.
49:59 - 50:56 (00:57)
Summary
The Great Australian Party is a political party in Australia that believes in zero net immigration, thinks enviro groups are funded by foreign interests with hidden agendas and wants parents to be financially responsible for the vandalism caused by their children until they come of age.
ChapterThe Link Between Misinformation and Far-Right Rhetoric
EpisodePete Evans Part 2: COVID & Consequences
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A political candidate who was running for office in Oregon is found to have some extreme political views leading to him eventually pulling out of the race.
50:56 - 52:34 (01:38)
Summary
A political candidate who was running for office in Oregon is found to have some extreme political views leading to him eventually pulling out of the race.
ChapterThe Link Between Misinformation and Far-Right Rhetoric
EpisodePete Evans Part 2: COVID & Consequences
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The spread of misinformation and the promotion of right-wing rhetoric can be attributed to media publications who fail to provide fact-checked information and unbiased reporting.
52:34 - 56:00 (03:25)
Summary
The spread of misinformation and the promotion of right-wing rhetoric can be attributed to media publications who fail to provide fact-checked information and unbiased reporting. Health and wellness media plays a particularly important role in fact-checking and holding public figures accountable, such as in the case of Pete Evans' controversial statements on autism.