July 11, 2024
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#1006 Pudd’nhead POTUS
Over the past two weeks, the media has suddenly become experts in diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders following Biden’s stumbles at the debate. Canadian Youtuber J.J. McCullough joins Justin Ling to dissect this presidential testing of our patience. 
Justin Ling
James Nicholson
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Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
max collins
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Karyn Pugliese
Editor-in-Chief

Then, the Liberals are serious about stemming disinformation, and that’s why they’re paying social media influencers to spread government messages. Why this approach to disinformation won’t work and some ideas on what might.

 

Host: Justin Ling

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guest: J.J. McCullough

 

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