Truth, Trust and Democracy
Truth, Trust and Democracy
Podcast Description
Truth, Trust and Democracy is a new podcast series that examines polarization in politics and the media, the spread of misinformation and disinformation via social media and the impact of generative AI in elections. It also examines the role of the media and the importance of digital literacy and civics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into themes such as misinformation, media literacy, the impact of generative AI on elections, and the importance of civic engagement. Episodes address various topics including the role of public service media, the necessity of fact-checking, and the dynamics of polarization. For example, Episode 6 covers tools for managing misinformation, while Episode 7 emphasizes the significance of media literacy skills in today's information landscape.
Truth, Trust and Democracy is a new podcast series that examines polarization in politics and the media, the spread of misinformation and disinformation via social media and the impact of generative AI in elections. It also examines the role of the media and the importance of digital literacy and civics.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Michelle explores why Wales, a small country in the United Kingdom, is trying to stop autocracy in its tracks, with a proposal to stop politicians from lying.
She talks to a sitting MP, legal expert and a democracy campaigner to understand what’s on the table.
This episode includes interviews with:
Adam Price, a sitting member of the Plaid Cymru Party in the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament.
Sam Fowles, constitutional lawyer and author
Jennifer Nadel, journalist and CEO of Compassion in Politics.
Publications cited:
Welsh Parliament Standards of Conduct Committee report
“Senedd Committee recommends crackdown on politicians who deliberately lie” – Nation Cymru News, 19 Feb 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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