I Can't Believe it's Not News: A Podcast about Fake News
Beth VaughnDiscussing fake news one article at a time. Thoughts and opinions on how to respond to fake news. Combating the changes to our society based on disinformation and propaganda. Spread Jam. Not lies.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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It's our final episode, and the gang is all here. Beth, Elizabeth and Kelly join up for one last time to talk about all they've learned in the three plus years since I Can't Believe it's Not News began. Join us as we talk about our journey and how yo... more
We're back with our final episode of our series on the Family Tree of Fake News. This week we take a look at the fathers of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes. Both men have done extensive damage to media credibility and divided Americans into ... more
This week, in our 'Fake New Family Tree' series we are focusing in on two white hot fake news overachievers - Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham. Both contribute to the spread of misinformation from the most watched fake news platform, Fox News. The Hig... more
This week we explore the broken branches of this fake news family tree- our current president and his Igor...I mean his VP. Trump and Pence may have literally nothing in common, but boy, are they willing to do anything to hang on to their current pow... more
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- It's a good mix of humor and news
I like how the host mix humor and news. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5MrsMcCloskey
United States9 years ago - Each episode is my new favorite
I've learned something every episode about fake news. Beth and Elizabeth do a good balance of informing, while keeping it fun and interesting. And now, whenever I make sandwiches - I think Spread jam, not lies. The good thing is I also think that before I hit share on articles now too. Keep up the good work Beth and Elizabeth!
Apple Podcasts5AnnieMac114United States9 years ago - Great pod!
I look forward to his podcast every week or so, funny and insightful!
Apple Podcasts5EliStarkUnited States9 years ago - An important topic with helpful analysis!
The first episode was a wonderful analysis of the various kinds of errors we might find in the news. The distinctions between these were VERY helpful. I wish more people — including journalists — employed them. E.g., the distinction between misinformation and disinformation. I also like how Beth and Elizabeth are able to find relevant experts like Dr. Jolley — someone who studies conspiracy theory.
Thanks Beth and Elizabeth I look forward to more!
Apple Podcasts5Byrd NickUnited States9 years ago - 2 people promoting critical thinking!
My absolute favorite thing about this podcast is that it is 2 nonscientists encouraging everyone to think critically and scientifically about the information that is presented in the media. Scientific thinking isn’t some field specific trait, you can and should be employing it all the time and it’s something anyone can do!
The hosts provide a primer of sorts for evaluating news in the first episode and take a relatively unbiased approach to evaluating fake news. I mean it’s mainly articles from... more
Apple Podcasts5WendyELUnited States9 years ago
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