The Media Show: Misinformation and the India-Pakistan Standoff
How false claims have flooded social media during border tensions
The Explanation · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Tensions between India and Pakistan have reignited an information war, not just on social media but also in mainstream outlets. Shayan Sardarizadeh from BBC Verify explains how false reports of military actions, such as attacks on Karachi or high-level casualties, have circulated with little evidence.
An Australian court case involving Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a poisonous lunch, has drawn intense media attention. Nino Bucci from Guardian Australia describes the challenges of reporting responsibly as global audiences fuel interest in the story.
Weather forecasts are changing in format and medium. Max Velocity, a US-based YouTube meteorologist with over a million subscribers, and ITV’s Laura Tobin discuss their approach and the role of personality in engaging audiences.
Presenter: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Assistant producer: Lucy Wai Producer: Lisa Jenkinson