Springfield, Ohio
In this episode Hawk delivers a sobering account of recent events in Springfield, Ohio, involving unfounded allegations against the local Haitian immigrant community. The episode traces the origin and rapid spread of a baseless rumor claiming that Haitian immigrants were kidnapping and eating pets. Hawk meticulously outlines how this false narrative, which began with an unverified Facebook post, was amplified by right-wing media figures and politicians, including Senator JD Vance and former President Donald Trump.
The podcast delves into the real-world consequences of this misinformation…
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