Name: 3 ways to fix a broken news industry
Uploaded: 2017-02-15T16:07:49Z
Duration: 8 min 27 s
Description: Something is very wrong with the news industry. Trust in the media has hit an all-time low; we're inundated with sensationalist stories, and consistent, high-quality reporting is scarce, says journalist Lara Setrakian. She shares three ways we can fix the news to better inform all of us about the complex issues of our time.

Something is very wrong with the news industry. Trust in the media has hit an all-time low; we're inundated with sensationalist stories, and consistent, high-quality reporting is scarce, says journalist Lara Setrakian. She shares three ways we can fix the news to better inform all of us about the complex issues of our time.

Lara Setrakian: 3 ways to fix a broken news industry

3 ways to fix a broken news industry

By 2008, less than 1% of news covered the Afghan War, the longest in US history, leaving educators struggling to explain its impact.

Launching "Syria Deeply" aimed to fill the gap in complex conflict coverage, becoming a pivotal resource for policymakers and experts.

Embracing complexity in news, like the nuanced coverage of Ebola, can prevent societal harm and foster informed public decision-making.