“Fake news” may be inaccurate, dishonest, misleading, intentionally untrue, and even intended to damage the paradigm of factual information. But is it illegal? Is it protected by the First Amendment? Can “fake news” — or suppressing it — undermine our democratic way of life?

To discuss these questions in a public setting, the Bozeman Public Library organized this SymBozium. Panel members were Les AuCoin, former journalist, professor of government, and nine-term U.S. congressman from Oregon; Will Dobson, Chief international editor at National Public Radio; and Jeff Reed, Technology executive. The moderator was Franke Wilmer, Professor of Political Science at MSU.

Recorded at The Emerson on October 23, 2018.