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Alisa Miller:
How the news distorts our worldview

TED2008 · 4:29 · Filmed Mar 2008
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Alisa Miller, head of Public Radio International, talks about why — though we want to know more about the world than ever — the media is actually showing us less. Eye-opening stats and graphs.

Alisa Miller
CEO, Public Radio International (PRI)
As the CEO of Public Radio International, Alisa Miller works to bring the most significant news stories to millions — empowering Americans with the knowledge to make choices in an interconnected world. Full bio
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