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Russians again?

Facebook and Google are taking heat for Russian influence in last year’s U.S. election. They claim they’re slowing the spread of fake news. But, can they do it when consumers choose to believe what they want to?

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By Warren Olney • Mar 15, 2018 • 1 min read

Facebook and Google are taking heat for Russian influence in last year’s U.S. election. They claim they’re slowing the spread of fake news. But, can they do it when consumers choose to believe what they want to?

Poster protesting Russian meddling. Photo credit: Cody Williams.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Devan Schwartz

    Producer

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    Issie Lapowsky

    freelance journalist

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