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What is True?

Podcast von Alexa Battler & Chris Garbutt

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Your world is getting more confusing, isn't it?With all the nonsense out there, how do we cut through the BS and know what is actually real?Welcome to What is True? Season One: The Disinformation Disaster, is hosted by writers and creators Alexa Battler and Chris Garbutt with the help of media-literacy experts Nina Verishagen and Diane Zerr.Deepfakes. AI slop. Propaganda. It's all too much. So we go deep into how misinformation spreads, evolves, and shapes our daily lives, and each episode blends personal anecdotes, scholarly insight, and practical tools to help you navigate an increasingly noisy information ecosystem.Remember the iconic “House Hippo” PSA, that 1990s lesson in critical thinking about media? It almost seems adorable by today's standards. Now everything is algorithm‑driven feeds, bot‑run accounts, and viral conspiracies.We examine real‑world case studies and the psychology behind belief formation. And we offer concrete strategies to empower you, whether you are a student, teacher, parent, or just needing help with the forces shaping the information you consume.Spot the lies. Get media literate. Reclaim your control over your feeds! Listen to every episode of What is True?Read Nina and Diane's textbook for free.

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Episode BREAKING NEWS: Why is is it so hard for journalists to fight disinformation? Cover

BREAKING NEWS: Why is is it so hard for journalists to fight disinformation?

We. Are Back. This is part 2 of our deep dive into journalism and disinformation. The old news model has broken and new models are making it hard to verify the truth. Objectivity is impossible, and really not the point of journalism. Rather, good journalists care about getting their facts right, being aware of their biases, and ensuring that their sources are crdible. Canada’s Online News Act (Bill C-18) was supposed to help, but it removed news from Meta platforms, potentially increasing misinformation and pushing people toward AI summaries with unclear sourcing. We close with four questions for evaluating news stories: 1. What was the process for accuracy and corrections? 2. Is the information sourced and verified? 3. Does the outlet employ professional journalists? 4. Is their mission to inform? Read Nina and Diane's textbook for free. [https://www.saskoer.ca/disinformation/]

9. März 2026 - 38 min
Episode Fact or Fake: How to fight the information overload Cover

Fact or Fake: How to fight the information overload

Alexa Battler and Chris Garbutt tackle the pervasive issue of disinformation in the digital age. They are joined by media literacy experts Nina Verishagen and Diane Zerr from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, who share their insights and experiences in distinguishing between misinformation and disinformation. Nina and Diane discuss the importance of critical thinking, provide practical tools for identifying false information, and highlight real-world examples, from misleading TikTok videos about wildfires to conspiracy theories about government-started fires. Verify information, understand its context, and approach news with a skeptical mind. And go beyond the headlines! Most issues need more than a 10-word headline to explain fully. Read the whole article fully before sharing and seek reliable sources. Or don't share at all. Learn more about the hosts and our experts. [https://vqcmedia.me/whatistrue/] Read Nina and Diane's textbook for free. [https://www.saskoer.ca/disinformation/]

4. Nov. 2025 - 36 min
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