We’re joined by civil rights attorney and writer Qasim Rashid to break down a viral right-wing video that falsely attacks Somali Americans in Minnesota. Qasim walks us through how the video was constructed, why its claims about “fraud” and “crime” completely fall apart under scrutiny, and how rac...
We’re joined by civil rights attorney and writer Qasim Rashid to break down a viral right-wing video that falsely attacks Somali Americans in Minnesota. Qasim walks us through how the video was constructed, why its claims about “fraud” and “crime” completely fall apart under scrutiny, and how racist disinformation is deliberately engineered to spread outrage and fear. We dig into the mechanics of viral propaganda, the political incentives behind targeting immigrant communities, and why these lies persist even after being debunked.
What we cover in this episode:
How a viral right-wing video targeting Somali Americans was created and distributed
Why the claims about fraud and criminality collapse when examined with real data
The role of racism and xenophobia in modern political disinformation
How influencers monetize outrage and fear for clicks, donations, and clout
Why immigrant communities are frequent targets in election cycles
The media ecosystem that allows false narratives to spread unchecked
What responsible journalism and fact-checking should look like in moments like this
How audiences can better spot and resist manipulative viral content
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