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Louisiana Public Square

News About the News

How can viewers distinguish between fact and fake news?

05/23/2018

Louisiana Public Square

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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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB

Funding provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Louisiana Public Square

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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