RUSSIA'S WAR ON AMERICA - Long History of Disinformation

"The long history of Russian disinformation targeting the U.S." PBS NewsHour 11/21/2018

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SUMMARY:  From Pizzagate to George Soros conspiracies, “fake news” has become a noxious presence in public discourse, especially since the 2016 presidential election.  A recent New York Times video series explores the long history of Russian disinformation and its origins in what the Soviets dubbed “active measures.”  Nick Schifrin speaks to Adam Ellick, who created the series, for more.