Barbara McQuade — The Disinformation Problem in America & “Attack From Within” | The Daily Show

University of Michigan Law School professor and former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins Michael Kosta to discuss her new book, “Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.” She explains how “disinformation” — the deliberate use of lies — is different from misinformation, how tactics like declinism and nostalgia are being used by the far-right in the current election cycle, and how regular Americans can take control by advocating for social media regulations and staying media literate. #DailyShow #BarbaraMcQuade #Disinformation

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[melissaverduin]

Love Barbara McQuade! Proud she's from Michigan! We have intelligent fearless women in MI who stand up to bullies!💃🏻

[morganbelinsky]

This woman is absolutely brilliant and so eloquent with how she explains things. I just love her!

[MarkGuadagnino]

Barbara McQuade is awesome, so comfortable in herself and her knowledge. Thanks, Michael, for hosting her.

[babetteshaw]

Barbara McQuade is a great communicator. She is intelligent, knowledgeable, and accomplished. Thank you for hosting her! 💙🇺🇸

[denillefleming]

Barbara McQuade is brilliant! Great to see her on your show!

[QuiltLady]

Barbara McQuade is such a great guest. Nice to see her get to be herself, able to laugh and smile. She usually has to be so somber and professional on TV.

[Sabre]

I love smart people. Especially when they speak facts and truth. This woman is truly a treasure.

[frozenrose]

"People don’t really want to go back to a time when the world was simpler. They want to go back to a time when they didn’t understand how complicated the world has always been. "

[barbaracasler]

Kosta does a great job of interviewing guests…thank you, Michael.

[Stefan-httv]

Barbra McQuade, a true American jewel.

[debbeleigh]

Great guest and interview! Her book is a must read!

[Seilolo]

Barbara McQuade is great. I’ve watch her for years now. Always great.

[TheFinav]

This lady’s book needs to be introduced into school curriculum along with critical thinking skills. America needs to address the gullibility of large swaths of its voting population.

[citythink]

Another amazing accomplished woman. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[thomaswschaller]

Barbara McQuade is a Boss! And it's a great book.

[rohanm]

Wow I love interviews where the interviewee gets to speak and fully answer questions. It's so rare these days. Too many interviewers love the sound of their own voice too much. Thank you for a great guest and a great interview!

[TrueCommonGround]

Thank you Ms. McQuade, for refusing to "both sides" the misinformation. Honesty and journalistic integrity takes guts. You just sold 3 copies of your book. (Although I fully intended to buy them anyway🙂) You are the best in a group of some of the best there is.

[miateacher]

Critical thinking! She said it. That is exactly what is missing from consumption of media. I was taught these skills at school in London in the 1980's, and I've passed them on to my children. Absolutely vital to do so.

[SusanMCraig]

Ms. McQuade is a legit source of factual information! Kosta is killing it as host!

[diannafreespirit]

Great interview. She breaks it down into simple terms. And she suggests solutions. Sounds like a great read.