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The FFS Show 40: What are the misconceptions about Govanhill?
Ali is back with semi-regular co-host, Paul Dobson, to dissect one of our fact checks. This week, we…
Claim more than 700,000 Scots on NHS waiting list is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar about NHS waiting times.
Claim there wasn’t time for forecast alongside Growth Plan is Mostly False
The ‘mini budget’ announced at the end of September has had significant consequences for the country and the prime minister.
Fact check: SNP MP Mhairi Black’s viral speech
Ferret fact Service looks at a number of claims in a speech by Mhairi Black MP, which recently went viral on social media.
Claim that Russia funded fracking opposition is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about Russia's involvement in funding some of the opposition to fracking.
The FFS Show 39: Why do people believe in flat earth theory?
The FFS Show interviews Dr Carlos Diaz Ruiz about flat earth theory.
Claim anti-Scots verse of God Save The King was sung at Queen’s funeral is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about the Queen's funeral and the national anthem.
Claim King Charles won’t pay inheritance tax is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about inheritance tax and the royal family.
The FFS Show 38: Can you be vaccinated against misinformation?
This week on the FFS Show, Ali is back with new podcast, looking at how to tackle misinformation.
