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Watching the Watchdogs

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How does Idea Laundering work? How do you spot a slanted story? Who does a story question, and who does it explain? I draw on my 17 years in journalism to explain the tactics and techniques used to manufacture your consent.

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About James David Dickson

Writer. Believer. Michigander. DCD.

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