Under the Influence | A CIIA Podcast

Under the Influence | A CIIA Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Under the Influence," a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured.
Under the Influence is produced by the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.
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The podcast focuses on disinformation, social media influence, information integrity, and journalism, featuring episodes that cover topics such as Meta's new fact-checking policy and its implications for the Global South, as well as the impact of misinformation on public discourse.

Welcome to “For Facts’ Sake,” a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured.
For Facts’ Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.
Misinformation is increasingly threatening public discourse, including on South African university campuses. A new study has found that students either become discerning media users or develop a deep cynicism. In this first episode of For Facts’ Sake, we investigate effective strategies for teaching misinformation literacy.
Read the full study here:
https://cinia.africa/cynical-or-critical-media-consumers-exploring-the-misinformation-literacy-needs-of-south-african-youth/

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