web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:46:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Wisconsin Watch - Episodes Tagged with “Misinformation” https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/tags/misinformation Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0400 The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! en-us episodic From the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Wisconsin Watch The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! no Wisconsin, news, investigative Wisconsin Watch info@wisconsinwatch.org PayPal shielded donors who gave to Wisconsin-based health misinformation outlet https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/paypal-wisconsin-covid-misinformation-donations 7dd97bc5-df61-40f5-8ffd-b003c70413e9 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Joining the nation’s largest investment firms, PayPal Charitable Giving Fund funneled anonymous donations to Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance as well as other anti-vaccine and hate groups. 10:09 no The charitable arm of PayPal, one of the world’s largest digital payment companies, facilitated $141,194 in anonymous donations between 2019 and 2021 to groups trafficking in COVID-19 misinformation, anti-vaccine content and hate, tax records show. By Phoebe Petrovic of Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on Oct. 27, 2023. Wisconsin, misinformation, news, Wisconsin Watch The charitable arm of PayPal, one of the world’s largest digital payment companies, facilitated $141,194 in anonymous donations between 2019 and 2021 to groups trafficking in COVID-19 misinformation, anti-vaccine content and hate, tax records show. By Phoebe Petrovic of Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on Oct. 27, 2023.

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]]> The charitable arm of PayPal, one of the world’s largest digital payment companies, facilitated $141,194 in anonymous donations between 2019 and 2021 to groups trafficking in COVID-19 misinformation, anti-vaccine content and hate, tax records show. By Phoebe Petrovic of Wisconsin Watch. Originally published on Oct. 27, 2023.

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]]> Misinformation, Disinformation: A guide to sorting fiction from reality https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/misinformation-disinformation-a-guide-to-sorting-fiction-from-reality da3433c1-7a6e-4bff-befe-dea0bcd48b05 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Social media and deceptive actors are allowing falsehood to spread even faster than the truth, but there are ways to inoculate yourself from information disorder. 16:01 no Social media and deceptive actors are allowing falsehood to spread even faster than the truth, but there are ways to inoculate yourself from information disorder. Story by Wisconsin Watch disinformation reporter Phoebe Petrovic. Originally published on July 20, 2023. Wisconsin, Disinformation, Misinformation, news, Wisconsin Watch Social media and deceptive actors are allowing falsehood to spread even faster than the truth, but there are ways to inoculate yourself from information disorder. Story by Wisconsin Watch disinformation reporter Phoebe Petrovic. Originally published on July 20, 2023.

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]]> Social media and deceptive actors are allowing falsehood to spread even faster than the truth, but there are ways to inoculate yourself from information disorder. Story by Wisconsin Watch disinformation reporter Phoebe Petrovic. Originally published on July 20, 2023.

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]]> COVID-19 killed a thousand Wisconsinites in three weeks. These residents don’t see the danger. https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/covid19-wisconsin-skeptic 0af177b9-06ea-4058-a188-039dfad15abc Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Some Wisconsinites downplay the severity of COVID-19, spurning masks and vaccinations and inhibiting efforts to contain the pandemic. 19:28 no Coronavirus skeptics in Wisconsin have gathered to protest mask-wearing and lockdown mandates throughout the pandemic. According to public health and communication experts, misinformation campaigns are one factor working against the state's pandemic response. As preperations continue for the coronavirus vaccine to be distributed across the nation, the misinformation that fuels many pandemic denialists is already threatening this fragile response. Reporting by Howard Hardee. Originally published on Dec. 8, 2020. Wisconsin, covid-19, coronavirus, misinformation, communication, pandemic, Coronavirus skeptics in Wisconsin have gathered to protest mask-wearing and lockdown mandates throughout the pandemic. According to public health and communication experts, misinformation campaigns are one factor working against the state's pandemic response. As preperations continue for the coronavirus vaccine to be distributed across the nation, the misinformation that fuels many pandemic denialists is already threatening this fragile response.

Reporting by Howard Hardee. Originally published on Dec. 8, 2020.

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]]> Coronavirus skeptics in Wisconsin have gathered to protest mask-wearing and lockdown mandates throughout the pandemic. According to public health and communication experts, misinformation campaigns are one factor working against the state's pandemic response. As preperations continue for the coronavirus vaccine to be distributed across the nation, the misinformation that fuels many pandemic denialists is already threatening this fragile response.

Reporting by Howard Hardee. Originally published on Dec. 8, 2020.

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]]> Stick up for truth: How to fact-check friends and family on social media https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/social-media-fact-check e6ece54a-6bc6-4a8c-994d-40d4a4f586f1 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Experts say it’s important to set the record straight to halt the spread of misinformation, but suggest some finesse is needed when dealing with loved ones. 12:46 no Everyone plays a part in amplifying misinformation online, but social platforms will continue elevating emotional posts and bad influencers will keep spewing toxic content — so one thing individuals can do is help family and friends stick up for the truth. Reported by Howard Hardee, election integrity reporter. Originally published on September 25, 2020. Wisconsin, social media, misinformation, disinformation, journalism Everyone plays a part in amplifying misinformation online, but social platforms will continue elevating emotional posts and bad influencers will keep spewing toxic content — so one thing individuals can do is help family and friends stick up for the truth.

Reported by Howard Hardee, election integrity reporter.

Originally published on September 25, 2020.

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]]> Everyone plays a part in amplifying misinformation online, but social platforms will continue elevating emotional posts and bad influencers will keep spewing toxic content — so one thing individuals can do is help family and friends stick up for the truth.

Reported by Howard Hardee, election integrity reporter.

Originally published on September 25, 2020.

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