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Inaccurate, Deceptive, and Totally Real: The Teen Take on News Media
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Takeaways:
- Teenagers today have a pretty skeptical view of journalists, with many believing they make up quotes, which is a real head-scratcher!
- The News Literacy Project found that 19% of teens described the media as inaccurate or deceptive, reflecting their growing distrust in news.
- Kids these days are seeing the news landscape differently than older generations; they notice the blurred lines between reporters and opinionators.
- Social media plays a big role in shaping how teens view news, constantly bombarding them with various slants and biases from all angles.
- Objectivity in journalism seems like a myth to the younger generation, who are questioning what's real and what's just noise.
- This episode dives into the importance of media literacy, especially for the youth who are navigating a complex information world.
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