<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18838907/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/b47751/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>How do we better control misinformation floating around social media? Which news source should you trust? How do you find middle ground with someone on a topic that you do not agree on? What are the driving forces behind conspiracy theories? We are answering all of these questions and more in today’s interview with Sharon McMahon.
Sharon is the mastermind behind the Instagram account @sharonsaysso, where she tackles tough government questions with non-partisan facts. She has over a decade of experience in government and law education. Sharon is passionate about teaching others how to recognize bias and empower them to feel less overwhelmed and more informed along the way.
In this episode we discuss:
- What biases are and how to spot them in news sources
- Our role in holding the media accountable
- How to know which sources are reputable and which are not
- Strategies for having tough conversations with people who have viewpoints that are not your own
- Why you should not be getting your news from social media
Questions answered in this episode:
What is the best way to go to a news source on a specific topic and get an overall view?
Who holds the media accountable?
How do we better control misinformation on social media?
Are there any online sources to help teach kids about confirmation bias or the filter bubble?
How do you find reputable sources? How do you weed out useless information?
How to open minds of closed-minded people?
How do I find a middle ground with parents who have very different views than me?
Are websites like snopes.com and politifact.com reliable sources?
How do things like QAnon even happen?
How do we help friends and family who believe in conspiracy theories?
What are tips for debating someone who refuses to see logic or facts?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- allsides.com
- Instagram: @allsidesnow
- Media bias chart that evaluates bias and each site’s relationship with the facts: adfontesmedia.com
- A post shared by Partial News (@partialnews)
- Resource for teaching kids about bias: commonsensemedia.org
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