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Fake podcast clips are misleading millions of people on social media. Here’s how to spot them

  • Written by Finley Watson, PhD Candidate, Politics, La Trobe University
Fake podcast clips are misleading millions of people on social media. Here’s how to spot themShutterstock

Podcasting is the medium of choice for millions of listeners looking for the latest commentary on almost any topic. In Australia, it’s estimated about 48% of people tune in to a podcast each month.

However, the rise of podcasts has also led to a new trend of “fake podcasts”. In some cases, these are a trivial...

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