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Tackling the “Doppelganger” & Disinformation

Season 4 Episode 424 | 26m 46s

In her new book, "Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World”, award-winning journalist Naomi Klein describes being confused with Naomi Wolf, a conspiracy-minded anti-vaxxer. In this conversation, Klein describes researching doppelgangers and listening to conspiracist Steve Bannon's podcasts, in order to uncover why we have shadow selves, and how disinformation and conspiracy theories gain power.

Aired: 03/31/23 | Expires: 04/05/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Who are the people of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)?
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How do we lessen insecurity and expand security both as individuals and as a society?
What does Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard mean for diversity in higher education?
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