Weifeng Zhong on China's Propaganda

Weifeng Zhong, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, talks to us today about the distinction between misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. He leads us through his story of discovering the Tiananmen Square Massacre and how it led to the Policy Change Index project. We talk about hopes and fears for the future, along with some differences between the United States and China.

And don't miss Christy Lynn's Great Antidote Deep Dive on this episode, where you'll find even more to explore!



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