2022 Midterms - Information, Misinformation, Disinformation

What the Media?!!? by Audacy

Oct 17, 202215:06Education

Misinformation and disinformation have spread rapidly in recent elections. Experts say the 2022 midterm elections are no different. KMOX's Megan Lynch talks with Darragh Worland of the News Literacy Project about what sh...

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