Saturday, May 7th, 2022
Special Edition: Protecting or Threatening America? ‘Disinfo Board’ Explained
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Earlier this week, we told you about the Disinformation Governance Board. It’s a new group within the Department of Homeland Security. Officials say it will fight the spread of misleading or false information that could have real-life consequences, especially when it comes from the Russian government or human smugglers.
But there’s not a lot of information yet about how it will work. Some even worry it will turn into something like the fictional “Ministry of Truth” that pushed state-sponsored propaganda in the novel “1984.”
We hope to break down the arguments from both sides of this and clear up any confusion you may have after seeing some of the headlines. To help us do that, we’re welcoming back the woman known as “America’s government teacher,” and host of the popular podcast “Sharon Says So,” Sharon McMahon.
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Guest: Sharon McMahon
Sharon McMahon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history. After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to Instagram with a mission to combat political misinformation with non-partisan facts.
Sharon has earned a reputation as “America’s Government Teacher'' and quickly amassed over 900K social media followers, affectionately known as “Governerds.” Sharon is also the host of the top-rated Sharon Says So podcast where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America’s most fascinating moments and people in history.
In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, Sharon is a reliable source for truth and logic. She has shared her knowledge with CNN, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Good Morning America. In March 2022, Sharon won PRWeek’s noteworthy Communicator of the Year Award.
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