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	Podcast:		Trending
	Episode:		France’s misinformation fight
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:19:26
	Publish Date:		2021-03-27 05:32:00
	Description:		France is one of the most vaccine sceptical countries in the world. A recent poll suggests just 40% of French people intend to take a Covid-19 vaccine, but what's fuelling the doubt? We meet the superstar doctor whose anti-authoritarian zeal has inspired an army of devotees, and the conspiracy obsessed shaman with a huge following on social media. Plus, the activists staging a fightback. “Marie” runs a pro-vaccine Facebook group aimed at countering disinformation but wants to remain anonymous following a string of death threats. And Tristan Mendes France works with the team behind “Conspiracy Watch”, a site that keeps a close eye on the spread of toxic information online. Presenter: Mike Wendling Reporter: Marianna Spring Producer: Sam Judah
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