RSA Conversations

When 'Fake News' Becomes Real

Episode Summary

Matthew talks to journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou about her BBC documentary, Mayday, which tells the story of the founder of the White Helmets, James Le Mesurier, who became embroiled in a disinformation war that led to his death.

Episode Notes

Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  

In this special interview series from the RSA its chief executive, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for one big idea to help build effective bridges to our new future.

Chloe Hadjimatheou is a BBC journalist. You can listen to Mayday on BBC Sounds, and find out more about James Le Mesurier and the White Helmets, by clicking here

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