Listen: The Backstory: Media Manipulation and Dark Money Arrive in Morton County
In this episode of The Backstory, journalist Michael Standaert shares how his award-winning reporting uncovered a troubling case of media manipulation in Morton County, North Dakota. A newspaper, timed suspiciously ahead of a major Greenpeace trial, posed as local but served as a vehicle for biased content—raising serious questions about dark money and influence campaigns. Standaert’s work, recognized by the National Press Club, underscores the vital role of investigative journalism in protecting media integrity and encouraging readers to think critically about the news they consume.
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