How "Fact-Checking" Actually Works

Over the last 10 years, we've seen the rise of corporate media & social media "fact checking". On this special episode of Common Sense Soapbox, Ron (recently released from prison, but not yet ready to re-enter society) will show you how fact checking actually works and how it can be used to control information.

CREDITS: Written by Sean W. Malone & Seamus Coughlin Voiced by Seamus Coughlin and nosoup4knowles Produced & Edited by Sean W. Malone Produced by Seamus Coughlin

Animated by Emily Slatt, Adam Donk, Josh VanHalteren , LTAmazil, and Rick Thomas Layout by Jaime Velasquez, Trevor Smith

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