Don’t Get Played- Get MediaWise With Brittani Kollar
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- Pat Benincasa
- Published
- Wed 19 Feb 2025
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Misinformation floods the internet. Can you separate fact from fiction?
In this must-hear episode, Brittani Kollar, Deputy Director of MediaWise at the Poynter Institute, breaks down the rise of online deception—and how you can fight back.
· The biggest red flags of online misinformation
· How AI, deepfakes, and clickbait are changing the game
· Why speed is overtaking context in today’s news
· Practical fact-checking strategies anyone can use
· The real impact of misinformation on public trust, elections, and everyday life
In a world flooded with half-truths and viral lies, we are not powerless. Every fact we check, every rumor we stop, and every truth we stand by matters. So, are you ready to scroll smarter, question sharper, and stay MediaWise? Tune in now!
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