James Talarico is the subject of a flu-related rumor controversy and a threatened trademark lawsuit

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize disinformation and rumors about Talarico's health ahead of the midterms; alternative sources focus on a threatened legal dispute over a debate format.

Both outlets cover James Talarico, but they report different developments. The Guardian US reports that he had the flu, while claims of a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media and a 'Where is James Talarico?' question grew into a conspiracy theory. It presents this as a warning about disinformation before the US midterm election. Newsweek reports that Steven Crowder threatened to sue Talarico, CNN and Jubilee Media over use of his trademarked 'Change My Mind' format.

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Left GUThe Guardian USAnatomy of a lie: James Talarico got the flu – sending rightwing midterm misinformation machine into overdrive

Presents the story as an example of rightwing misinformation, saying a simple flu was turned into a conspiracy theory and a warning for the midterms.

Alternative NNewsweekJames Talarico Faces MAGA Lawsuit Over Slogan To Woo Conservatives

Presents the story as a legal dispute, with Steven Crowder threatening to sue over use of his trademarked 'Change My Mind' format.

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