From Colonial Lies to AI Deception: The Dangerous Legacy of Fake News in America

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In this special deep dive, Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, takes you on a journey through the history of Fake News in America—starting from the 1700s with colonial agitators like Samuel Adams, through the yellow journalism of Pulitzer and Hearst, all the way to today's challenges with AI-generated misinformation. This episode unpacks the dangerous implications of fake news, its impact on politics and society, and what we can do to discern the truth in a media landscape increasingly dominated by bias and sensationalism. Tune in to understand why fake news isn't just a modern problem—it's a threat that has shaped our nation from the very beginning.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32