News & Reporting

Vivian, Chapter 8

Investigative Journalism and Accountable News Reporting by the Free Press is a fundamental part of Democracy. Let's take a closer look at this system and analyze the important role journalists and news gathering organizations play in our society.

LECTURE - News & Reporting

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WATCH - Protecting Truth...

Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false.

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WATCH - Seeking Truth in Fake News

In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Christiane Amanpour discusses fake news, objectivity in journalism, the leadership vacuum in global politics and more, sharing her wisdom along the way.

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