The Evolution of Fake News, 2008–2017 | FRONTLINE
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The Evolution of Fake News, 2008–2017 | FRONTLINE
Explore the rise and proliferation of “fake news” and its broad implications in a democratic society, in these videos excerpted from Frontline. In 2008, Sarah Palin, the one-time vice presidential candidate, used social media as a tool to rapidly promote its spread. This has led to growing concerns around the influence of foreign actors in the U.S. political system and public distrust of this country’s media and leadership.