EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:

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Oct. 5, 2026

Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecturer Brendan Nyhan tackles the myths of online misinformation

By Karessa Weir

Online misinformation happens but its impact isn't nearly as broad or as pervasive as most people fear, according to this year's Stan and Toba Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecturer.