Does the term 'fake news' mean anything?

Jan. 12, 2017

Our web guru talks about whether it’s time to retire the term “fake news,” and the chances that Mark Zuckerberg will run for president.

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Credits

Guest:

Xeni Jardin - BoingBoing.net - @xeni

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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