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Amanpour and Company

Paid to Influence You? The Hidden World of Political Social Media Creators

Season 2027 Episode 9004 | 18m 26s

Might content creators be changing the way you vote? According to The NYT, little-known social media creators are being paid to promote political campaigns. But — unlike celebrity influencers — the aim is not to go viral. Instead — at a fraction of the cost — the strategy is to bombard the internet to shift public opinion. Journalist Ken Bensinger, who led the investigation, explains.

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In Nepal, a team of wildlife experts begin an expedition following two tiger families.
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Preview: Vintage First Finds, Hour 5
Discover today’s values for ROADSHOW’s first finds, including one with a whopping update!
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: 1937 Snow White Animation Cel
Appraisal: 1937 Snow White Animation Cel
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Bruno Zach Bronze, ca. 1925
Appraisal: Bruno Zach Bronze, ca. 1925
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Appraisal: Citrine Brooch & Ring, ca. 1915
Appraisal: Citrine Brooch & Ring, ca. 1915
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Indian Kashmiri Shawl, ca. 1850
Appraisal: Indian Kashmiri Shawl, ca. 1850
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Appraisal: Mashhad Carpet, ca. 1925
Appraisal: Mashhad Carpet, ca. 1925
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Appraisal: Syrian Savonarola Chair, ca. 1895
Appraisal: Syrian Savonarola Chair, ca. 1895
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Appraisal: Japanese Lacquer Tray, ca. 1910
Appraisal: Japanese Lacquer Tray, ca. 1910
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