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Rick Hasen: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics

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Rick Hasen: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics

FromCommonwealth Club of California Podcast


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Rick Hasen: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics

FromCommonwealth Club of California Podcast

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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Misinformation and disinformation, both domestic and international, have become global issues that are impacting elections and other aspects of geopolitics. These issues have become tremendously important in the United States, and as the country enters another election year, understanding the impact of these issues, and the role of technology and social media, is critical to a functioning democracy.
In this election year, with control of Congress at stake, what can be done consistent with the First Amendment to ensure that American voters can make informed election decisions and hold free elections amid a flood of virally spread disinformation and the collapse of local news reporting? How should American society counter the actions of people who use social media to undermine U.S. elections? What can we do to minimize disinformation campaigns aimed at suppressing voter turnout?
Elections expert Richard Hasen has some answers. In his new book Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics—and How to Cure It, Hasen provides a practical road map for controlling disinformation, embracing free speech, saving American elections, and protecting democracy. He provides insight into the current debates over free speech, censorship and Big Tech’s responsibilities.
Please join us for a discussion about ways to ensure Americans have access to the reliable information on which democracy depends.
SPEAKERS
Rick Hasen
Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science, University of California-Irvine; Author, Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics—and How to Cure It
In Conversation with Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean, University of California Berkeley Law School
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 29th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California.
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Released:
Apr 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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