Why Are People Susceptible to Disinformation? | PBS NewsHour

Social media plays a major role in shaping current American political discourse. During a Senate hearing Wednesday, executives from leading online platforms were criticized by lawmakers for their companies’ records on limiting the spread of misinformation. William Brangham explores how that misinformation can be easily transmitted online—and how it can influence voters’ thinking.

Directions: Read the summary, watch the video and answer the discussion questions. To read the transcript of the video above, click here.

November 2nd, 2020 video and resource materials from PBS NewsHour.

Check out our Daily News Story collection, or find more at PBS NewsHour Extra.