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Conspiracy Theories Emerge in the Wake of the East Palestine Train Derailment

National Transportation Safety Board

Since the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, thousands of social media users have seen posts about conspiracy theories lacking any scientific evidence.

Some say they’re turning away from traditional media outlets, claiming they didn’t cover the disaster well enough. WITF’s Robby Brod explains how this has created a perfect storm of misinformation.

(Original air-date: 2/27/23)

Robby Brod is WITF's Democracy Beat Reporter covering mis/disinformation and the harm they cause communities across Pennsylvania.