Chain mail is back, but some of it might be spreading fake COVID-19 news

COVID-19 is bringing back one thing that helps us feel connected: chain emails. These community-driven email lists feature all sorts of things, including recipes and prayers. But they can also be a hotbed of misinformation about the virus. 

Mother Jones: How the Coronavirus Brought Chain Mail Back to the Mainstream

Credits

Guest:

  • Ali Breland - technology and disinformation reporter for Mother Jones