As long as there has been journalism and media, there has been misinformation...
In today's social media dominated world, facts seem to have lost their sway. Individuals experiencing extreme temperature fail to acknowledge the existence of climate change, and the false narratives of misinformation are hindering other efforts to combat global warming.
Today's guest, Battinto Batts, is the Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Today's conversation centers on the opportunities that the media has on the battle against disinformation.
In this episode, guest, Battinto Batts, and host, Mia Daly, break down the difference between misinformation and disinformation, learn where each one comes from, and discuss how we can combat it.