In the modern age of technology information flows quickly and freely from person to person, from website to social platform, from news feed to the voting booth. In this episode we’ll take a deeper look at the phenomenon called, “Fake News,” and examine the consequences of sharing these articles without properly researching whether the content is true or not. In a world where everything is fair game and the all mighty dollar reigns supreme, how do we limit the spread and influence of these articles without trampling on independent journalism? Come with us as we discuss this and more!
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