Season 2 · Episode 13
Being a Journalist in the Fake News Era
There are some who believe we’re in an era of misinformation. Fake news is rampant both in social media and certain populist and political spheres, where the accumulation of money and power is more important than the truth. In this climate of disinformation, journalists are being increasingly harassed and vilified. In this episode of Almost 107, Global News political reporter Rachel Gilmore opens up about what journalists can expect to face.
Almost 107 · Mike Lacasse, Rachel Gilmore
December 9, 202217m 52s
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Show Notes
There are some who believe we’re in an era of misinformation. Fake news is rampant both in social media and certain populist and political spheres, where the accumulation of money and power is more important than the truth. In this climate of disinformation, journalists are being increasingly harassed and vilified. In this episode of Almost 107, Global News political reporter Rachel Gilmore opens up about what journalists can expect to face.
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