With the advent of the Internet and social media, news is distributed at an incredible rate by an unprecedented number of different media outlets. How do we choose which news to consume? Damon Brown gives the inside scoop on how the opinions and facts (and sometimes non-facts) make their way into the news and how the smart reader can tell them apart. [Directed by Alisa Harris-Norico, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Damon Brown: How to choose your news

How to choose your news

Navigating the news requires sifting through various perspectives, especially as the Internet makes every user a potential reporter.

In times of chaos, direct sources like social media updates from reporters offer unfiltered insights, contrasting edited narratives.

Balancing news consumption involves verifying information, understanding media bias, and seeking multiple sources for objectivity.