John Oliver on Last Week Tonight cites Entergy New Orleans for astroturfing

08.13.2018
Consumer Protection
Utility Regulation
New Orleans City Council
Entergy New Orleans
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver explains how dangerous astroturfing is, citing Entergy New Orleans’ paid actors scandal.

“Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything…even astroturfing.”

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