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News About the News

Season 14 Episode 5 | 58m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

How can viewers distinguish between fact and fake news?

So, why is there so much mistrust of the news media? What role has the downsizing of traditional media played in creating a gap in coverage and possibly, community trust? Where are consumers primarily getting their news? And, how can viewers distinguish between fact and fake news and is social media blurring the difference?

05/23/2018

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News About the News

Season 14 Episode 5 | 58m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

So, why is there so much mistrust of the news media? What role has the downsizing of traditional media played in creating a gap in coverage and possibly, community trust? Where are consumers primarily getting their news? And, how can viewers distinguish between fact and fake news and is social media blurring the difference?

05/23/2018

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