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Did the world really go mad after the War of The Worlds broadcast?

Did the world really go mad after the War of The Worlds broadcast?

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In part two of their War of the Worlds special, Nikki and Cheryl dive deeper into the broadcast that shocked a nation and sparked widespread panic. Was the 1938 radio drama truly responsible for mass hysteria across America? Did listeners really believe a Martian invasion was underway? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they separate fact from fiction and explore whether lightning could strike twice in the world of media hoaxes and misinformation. FAKE NEWS!

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