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Monday, June 24, 2019

Season 9 Episode 125 | 27m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Low Voter Turnout in Springfield, Keeping Seniors Active, Making Money Off of Fake News

Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman shares how his new ordinance would help increase voter turnout in Springfield. Visit the Claire W. Teague Senior Center in Great Barrington, home to one of the most active senior communities in western Mass. UMass researchers Joshua Braun & Jess Eklund explain how viral fake news stories can generate massive social media advertising revenue.

06/24/2019

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Season 9 Episode 125 | 27m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman shares how his new ordinance would help increase voter turnout in Springfield. Visit the Claire W. Teague Senior Center in Great Barrington, home to one of the most active senior communities in western Mass. UMass researchers Joshua Braun & Jess Eklund explain how viral fake news stories can generate massive social media advertising revenue.

06/24/2019

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