This edition: The Slopaganda Wars; Plus, Where Is Jacob Pritchett?
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Original tape date: April 30, 2026. First aired: May 1, 2026.Guest host Sarah Maslin Nir talks with Times reporter Steven Lee Myers about the conspiracy theories that erupted after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, Iran’s AI‑driven “slopaganda” meme campaign, and how deepfakes and viral disinformation are reshaping the information battlefield ahead of the 2026 elections. Afterwards, Times reporter Maria Cramer shares the heartbreaking story of 11‑year‑old Jacob Pritchett’s disappearance in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and how a mother’s refusal to cooperate can expose at‑risk children to even greater harms when homeschooling gaps and the limits of the child‑welfare system collide.
Guest List
Maria Cramer Metro Reporter, The New York Times
Steven Lee Myers Misinfo/Disinfo Reporter, The New York Times
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