UNC's Kathryn Peters, an expert in mis- and disinformation, gets the facts right on “Jeopardy!”

Posted May 30, 2021
It has been quite a year for Kathryn Peters. Last July she became the first executive director of UNC's Center for Information, Technology and Public Life. And in March, she competed on, and won, one of America’s most popular game shows, "Jeopardy!" Peters spoke about her "Jeopardy!" experience and how her background prepared her for the challenge. (UNC.edu)

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