In 2016, a bipartisan Senate Select Committee published a report detailing the attempts of Russian government groups sowing misinformation and disinformation for the upcoming Presidential election. The issue of mis- and disinformation has continued to grow and create problems globally. On this episode, Zeke speaks with Professor Anurag Mehra about the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in India, the United States and globally, identity groups that are targeted, and other topics. Below you will also find Professor Mehra's piece on the misinformation surrounding COVID-19.

How misinformation is making India’s fight against Covid-19 more difficult

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