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Finley Watson, PhD Candidate, Politics, La Trobe University

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

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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 marketing strategy. In others, they are a deceptive form of misinformation.

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