We discuss the rapid rise of social media and digital platforms as primary news sources, the decline of editorial standards in legacy media, and how this has created fertile ground for misinformation and disinformation. Unlike traditional newspapers or broadcasters, algorithm-driven platforms personalise news feeds, removing the randomness that once exposed people to a wider range of views and stories.
The conversation explores how customised news shapes opinions, reinforces existing beliefs, and changes the way political and social issues are understood. We also ask what responsibility platforms, regulators, and journalists have in rebuilding trust and protecting the public interest in an age where algorithms increasingly act as editors.
This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in media literacy, journalism, democracy, and the future of news in the UK.
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Where We Get Our News Now - And Why It Matters
Where We Get Our News Now - And Why It Matters
In this episode, we break down a recent Ofcom report examining where people in the UK now get their news - and what that shift means for public understanding, trust, and democracy.
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