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Free Speech And The Rise Of Misinformation And Conspiracy Theories

Free speech, as enshrined in the First Amendment, is central to what many consider to be the American experience. But the debate over the limits of free speech has been ignited by how the use of social media contributed to the January 6 riot and violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. To better understand this issue and the rise of misinformation and conspiracy theories, Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke with Magdalena Wojcieszak, Professor of Communication at UC Davis and Nella Van Dyke, Professor of Sociology at UC Merced.
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