On this edition of Conversations, Gabrielle Bluestone talks with host Dan Skinner about “HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet – and Why We’re Following.” Bluestone is a journalist whose writing has appeared in numerous publications including the “New York Times,” and “Washington Post.” She is also the Emmy-nominated producer of Netflix’s documentary “Fyre.” She exposed the Fyre Festival as a scam while writing for "Vibe."
Conversations: Gabrielle Bluestone, "HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We're Following"
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