Twin Falls, Idaho, was a typical American town. Then, at the height of the 2016 election, exaggerated reports of a brutal crime turned the community upside down.

For Twin Falls, fake news has had real consequences.

On today’s episode:

• Caitlin Dickerson, who covers immigration for The Times, wrote about the events in Idaho for The Times Magazine.

Background reading:

• Ms. Dickerson’s article on the media maelstrom and its effects in Twin Falls.

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