Twitter Bots Spread Fake News About Coronavirus, But First Muslims Protest Against Police Brutality

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First, we speak to members of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee who gathered hundreds for a protest against police brutality. Then, a researcher tells us what fake messages Twitter bots are pushing and who might be orchestrating them.

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Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sumaya Abdi Guest
  • Othman Atta Guest
  • Kathleen Carley Guest

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