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Author: Coralie Carlson

Q: Can changing your media diet change your attitudes?

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There is some new evidence that it can, according to researchers who paid FOX News viewers $15 an hour to watch CNN for a month.

Posted on September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Q & A

Q: What can we do when in a face-to-face conflict with someone who believes in a conspiracy theory?

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Chances are we all know someone – a family member, a friend, a classmate, or a co-worker – who believes in conspiracy theories. The temptation to fact-check their every statement may be strong, but it isn’t likely to change anyone’s mind.

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Media 211News and AnalysisQ & A

Q: How transparent should a reporter be about a source who is not credible?

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There are two distinct situations that could lead to this scenario.

Posted on October 15, 2020October 14, 2020 News LiteracyQ & A

Q: Is citizen journalism harming professional journalism? What role does it play in telling the stories of BIPOC, who are often misrepresented in the media?

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Citizen journalism, particularly the recording of breaking news through photos and video, is an essential part of modern reporting. But it is only half of the work. It is the job of journalists to put this raw information through the process of verification.

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Q & A

Q: Do the media intentionally lie to create drama?

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Let’s start by breaking down that question. What is the media? That term is so broad, it includes news organizations, entertainment companies, and social media influencers. 

Posted on September 27, 2020January 22, 2021 Q & A

Q: It feels as if important stories can fade to obscurity fairly quickly and be replaced by something more eye-catching. Is this ever done on purpose?

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You are absolutely correct. I am often amazed at how quickly an interesting story that impacts a huge number of people drops off the radar.

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Q & A

Q: Do local TV stations spy on their rivals due to fierce competition?

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TV stations don’t spy on each other with secret cameras or listening devices — but they do keep close tabs on each other.

Posted on December 9, 2019February 7, 2020 News LiteracyQ & A

Q: Can a verified blue checkmark on Twitter ever be fake?

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Surprisingly, yes. Last year, hackers managed to take over some verified accounts on Twitter and change the handle — but keep the blue checkmark.

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 News LiteracyQ & A

Q: How can deepfake videos be debunked?

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Deepfake videos, which superimpose images on videos that aren’t real, are becoming more sophisticated, but there are a few telltale signs to look for.

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 News LiteracyQ & A

Q: How specifically can a source on background be identified?

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Specifically enough to show the source has credibility without being so specific that the source is inadvertently identified.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 News LiteracyQ & A

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