"Fake News?": The Rise of Misinformation
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Trust in the news media has been in free fall for years. That's problematic even during the best of times, but it's especially so when consumers and citizens need accurate information to stave off a global pandemic or choose a president. Misinformation has sown seeds of doubt, amplified conspiracy theories and undermined the efforts of public health officials.听Kareem El Damanhoury, a professor in the 快活app's Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies, discusses the roots of this mass distrust and offers solutions to news organizations and news consumers alike.
Show Notes
听is an assistant professor in the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies at 快活app's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
In this episode:
- Axios:
- Gallup:
- Columbia Journalism Review:
- NPR:
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- from First Draft News
- Politifact.com
