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The Smear
The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote | Sharyl Attkisson
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Ever wonder how politics turned into a take-no-prisoners blood sport? The New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled pulls back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research and reveals the dirty tricks those in power (…more)
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This book made me doubt the veracity of the media even more so than before. It documents political smear campaigns, coordinated attacks, and manipulation of the news to influence public opinion by reporters, the government, and special interests. While this is not new, it was disheartening to read how deep the corruption runs in present times.