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Explore the evolving news media landscape with Daily Herald Opinion Editor Jim Slusher as he shares insights and tips for discerning reliable sources and navigating biases in modern journalism.
The news media landscape grows broader and more diverse every day. This can provide more opportunities than we have ever had for understanding our society, our communities and our world. But it also brings pitfalls, as special interests take advantage of social media sites like X, TikTok, Reddit, and more and as even more traditionally styled newspapers, magazines, and broadcast outlets openly favor particular social or political points of view. How do we navigate all this to get to the truth about what is happening around us?
Daily Herald Opinion Editor Jim Slusher has discussed such questions in his weekly newspaper column for 25 years and will examine the scope of today's news media landscape, offering tips for finding reliable sources and identifying those with their own special agenda. Slusher will also read relevant passages from his new book To Nudge The World: Conversations, Community and the Role of the Newspaper (available at eckhartzpress.com).
After the program, Slusher will be available to sign copies and will have copies available for purchase.
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