Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Fact-Checking
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Readers are the first line of defense against the dissemination of bogus reports.
If the 2016 election was any indication, professional journalists need to do better when it comes to reporting the news. Readers are the first line of defense against the dissemination of bogus reports. So, how do you spot a fake? Context is key.
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Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation is presented by your local public television station.
Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Fact-Checking
Clip: Special | 7m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
If the 2016 election was any indication, professional journalists need to do better when it comes to reporting the news. Readers are the first line of defense against the dissemination of bogus reports. So, how do you spot a fake? Context is key.
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