In recent election cycles, the spread of misleading content among potential voters has fueled growing concerns about the role of misinformation and disinformation—including manipulated images, videos, and stories—in deepening political polarization. This trend raises pressing questions about the impact on voter perception, trust, and access to reliable information. Join Mona Kasra, associate professor of digital media design at UVA; Francesca Tripodi, associate professor at UNC Chapel Hill; and David Nemer, assistant professor in media studies at UVA, for an in-depth discussion on the dynamics of misinformation and its far-reaching implications for American democracy.
