SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
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April 18, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the attacks on Black poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss following the 2020 election and the broader implications of these events.
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Bridget Todd
Topics covered
- election integrity
- racism
- disinformation
- political attacks
- media influence
Keywords
- Ruby Freeman
- Shay Moss
- Trump
- 2020 election
- disinformation
- racism
- poll workers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trump, iHeartPodcasts
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