Stop The Dis’: Fighting Election Disinformation with Humor

Social media is getting HAMMERED by disinformation. But what exactly is disinformation?

Stop The Dis is here to help viewers recognize disinformation surrounding the 2024 U.S. election and provide access to real, credible news sources. This initiative, hosted by Al Madrigal, is brought to you by Caló News and LatiNation.

Stop The Dis aims to educate the public on how to spot fake news, understand the difference between misinformation vs disinformation, and promote credible news sources.

Watch: How To Spot Disinformation | Stop The Dis

You’ve watched our town hall with Senatorial candidate Rep. Adam Schiff, now this series continues the conversation, not only about politics but about seeking the truth and preventing manipulation.

Disinformation, defined as deliberately false information spread with the intent to deceive, has become increasingly prevalent in this day and age. Influencers, foreign governments, and even individuals within our own circles are contributing to this issue, exploiting social media platforms to spread fake news and misinformation.

“It’s like a spy operation in your own bathroom,” says Al Madrigal. “You click on one misleading story, and suddenly, your feed is flooded with more. It’s designed to stoke our biases and pit us against each other.”

Platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp are significant in this context, particularly in Latino communities where usage is high. Additionally, Spanish-language content that violates platform rules often remains unchecked longer than English content, exacerbating the problem.

As social media fast content creation continues to evolve, series like Stop The Dis stand for clarity in a complex digital landscape. Follow the campaign and stay vigilant to ensure you don’t fall prey to disinformation.

“You can even send these videos to your uncle. So we all don’t get played for chumps.”

Watch Stop the Dis weekly on the LatiNation App!

About Stop The Dis:
Stop The Dis is the combined effort of LatiNation, the Latino Media Collaborative (LMC) and CALÓ News to highlight the urgency of addressing disinformation within the Latino community. The campaign hosted by Al Madrigal seeks to unify voices against intentional efforts to sow confusion among Latino voter centered around the 2024 U.S. elections.

About Al Madrigal:
Alessandro Liborio Madrigal is an American comedian, writer, actor and producer. He is a co-founder of the All Things Comedy podcast network, alongside Bill Burr. He rose to fame on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as a regular correspondent for five seasons.

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