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In the smear, sharyl attkisson argues that regular folks are easy targets for false information. Sharyl attkisson is a serious and respected journalist thats why you dont see her on any of the. How shady political operatives and fake news control what you see, what you think, and how you vote, was published by harpercollins in summer 2017. Attkisson hosts the sunday morning national tv news program full measure, which focuses on investigative and accountability reporting. Most people say worst is behind us with coronavirus april 17, 2020 by sharyl attkisson leave a comment sixtypercent 60% of those who answered our latest unscientific poll at sharylattkisson. Author and investigative reporter sharyl attkisson asserts that she can help the reader identify a smear campaign and in turn, filter fake news from the grains of truth that are inside each story. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sharyl attkisson with president trump on the set of full measure. Every day, americans are influenced by the smear without knowing it. Emmy awardwinning sharyl attkisson gives solid, horrifying details of how the modern smear machine works against individuals, journalists, and politicians who step away from the policies espoused by, for example, the backers of david brock at media matters and his other numerous organizations.
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