Test one, two, three.. Today Attention Control heads to Elections Canada HQ where Kevin talks to Stéphane Perrault, the Chief Electoral Officer. They talk about data security and election interference. Then we hear from Ben Scott, who worked for Hillary Clinton as lead technology advisor. As you might expect, Ben has some regrets and some advice for Canada.

Hardening our defences

<p>Can democracy survive in the age of social media? &ldquo;Attention Control with Kevin Newman&rdquo; is a ground-breaking investigative podcast that will delve into the impact of fake news, where it comes from and how it affects voters. Every week during Canada&rsquo;s federal election campaign, we will bring listeners data-driven investigations that will help separate fact from fiction, as well as timely, in-depth interviews with insiders from the tech industry and their critics.</p>

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Can democracy survive in the age of social media? “Attention Control with Kevin Newman” is a ground-breaking investigative podcast that will delve into the impact of fake news, where it comes from and how it affects voters. Every week during Canada’s federal election campaign, we will bring listeners data-driven investigations that will help separate fact from fiction, as well as timely, in-depth interviews with insiders from the tech industry and their critics.

<p>Can democracy survive in the age of social media? “Attention Control with Kevin Newman” is a ground-breaking investigative podcast that will delve into the impact of fake news, where it comes from and how it affects voters. Every week during Canada’s federal election campaign, we will bring listeners data-driven investigations that will help separate fact from fiction, as well as timely, in-depth interviews with insiders from the tech industry and their critics.</p>

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