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Recode Decode: (Bonus) How To Save the 2020 Election

Jan 1, 2020

Jay Rosen, a journalism professor at NYU known for his insights on the digital landscape, dives into the transformative impact of Trump’s media strategy on journalism. The discussion highlights how social media shapes public opinion and facilitates misinformation, particularly post-2016 election. Rosen critiques the role of tech companies in journalism, urging for accountability and integrity. He emphasizes the urgent need for better fact-checking and community engagement to combat the rising tide of fake news ahead of the 2020 election.

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Intro

3min

Social Media's Impact on Journalism Post-2016

12min

Navigating Media Accountability in Social Platforms

4min

Navigating Media Integrity in the Digital Age

6min

Trump's Transformative Influence on Media Dynamics

3min

Navigating Misinformation in Modern Journalism

15min

Navigating Social Media Authenticity

6min

If you like Recode Decode, we think you'll also like Function with Anil Dash. Here's a recent episode about stopping fake news ahead of the 2020 US elections.

Are social networks downplaying their complicity in the problem that is “fake news?” Anil talks to Fadi Quran of the people powered social advocacy group, Avaaz, about how tech is used to target groups of people and spread disinformation that affects our elections, relationships, and social justice movements. Together they discuss insidious nature of disinformation and misinformation, meet its victims, and go over solutions.

Listen closely for the steps that platforms can take right now to stem the tide of fake news and fake accounts.

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