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Matt McClure

Matt McClure

Matt McClure is a producer and co-host for AmeriLife’s Retirement.Radio Network. An award-winning journalist, host and performer, he has more than 20 years’ experience in TV and radio. Matt currently lives in his home state of Georgia, but spent more than 10 years in New York City.

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Social media is a game changer. It allows us to connect with family, friends and complete strangers — no matter where in the world we happen to be. But platforms like Twitter and Facebook have also contributed to the rise of “fake news” in our society. Everyone has a platform to share ideas and opinions, which is great and should be encouraged. But bad actors online can create news articles that seem real, even when they have no connection to reality.

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