1A Remaking America: Election Disinformation Goes Grassroots
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A handful of high-profile election deniers are taking their conspiracy theories on the road. It has election officials from both parties worried.Since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, NPR documented hundreds of events around the country where speakers pedaled false information about the 2020 Election before an in-person audience.Now, election workers say they're seeing an uptick in disinformation around election security. Poll workers are also facing increased threats ahead of the midterms.We look at what happens when disinformation leaves the Twittersphere and the effect this has on the health of our democracy.This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
