Investigation Weekly
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The Podcast That Doesn't Exist: How Ghost Media Floods the Internet

Investigators find a fully described podcast with no verifiable trace online. Who creates phantom media brands, why do search engines surface them, and what does it reveal about AI-generated content polluting the 2026 information ecosystem?

April 25, 2026·36:06·Episode 1

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The Podcast That Doesn't Exist: How Ghost Media Floods the Internet

Investigation Weekly · 36:06

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