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For Fact’s Sake podcast: Does being bullied push people towards conspiracy theories?
On this week’s edition of For Fact’s Sake, we look at how workplace bullying can make people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories.
FFS explains: Why is the XL Bully being banned?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the evidence behind the forthcoming ban on XL Bully dogs.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How are online scammers using artificial intelligence?
This week's episode looks at the advancing technology behind online scams.
FFS explains: Glasgow’s drug decriminalisation policy
Ferret Fact Service looks at controversy around a motion passed by Glasgow City Counil on drug use.
Claim one in four Scots children is in poverty is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Anas Sarwar about child poverty in Scotland.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Does the latest box office hit promote child trafficking conspiracies?
This week's podcast looks at links between a new blockbuster, misleading claims and conspiracies about child trafficking.
Claim Patrick Harvie said industry must die is False
An edited video suggested that Patrick Harvie wanted industry in Scotland to die.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why do women footballers still face so much abuse online?
For Fact's Sake this week looks at abuse faced by women footballers online.
Claim Humza Yousaf made anti-white speech is False
Claims that Humza Yousaf made an 'anti-white' speech have been shared online a number of times.