Disaster Trolls
BBC Radio 4What happens when tragedy makes you a target? Why would anybody accuse terrorism survivors of being liars and "crisis actors"?
The BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring investigates how people caught up in the Manchester Arena bombing and other UK terror attacks, are targeted with extreme conspiracy theories, online abuse and threats. Some are even hunted down offline... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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What happened to the people who fell down the rabbit hole into a world of conspiracy theories? How far have they fallen – and how far will they go? In this 10-part series, the BBC’s Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring invest... more
Marianna Spring returns to her investigation into conspiracy theories about UK terror attack victims, and reports on moves to hold those responsible for spreading them to account.
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- Wow
The people who put out these conspiracies are beyond cruel and ridiculous.
I’m not surprised people believe this rubbish because it’s often easier than facing the horror of the truth but wow. Just wow.
This nonsense people like Hall vomit is not what free speech means to me.
Apple Podcasts5ALM1078
United Kingdom2 years ago - Awesome
Please listen
Apple Podcasts59958577584
Australia2 years ago This one really tied my guts in a knot. The concept of a parent losing a child is almost too heavy to contemplate. For parents to suffer this and then be harassed and vilified by misguided, malcontent strangers is simply crushing.
Podchaser52 years agoWill Golihew- Nah he better be happy half way
Because he got his own car seat he bought his truck he j nah nah just let them be my favorite person
Apple Podcasts5khsgget
United States2 years ago - Fascinating & well researched show
Illustrates plainly how hurtful the actions of others online can be to those who have already been through hell.
Apple Podcasts5Puppymaster300United Kingdom2 years ago
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