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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 50 MIN

News Without The Noise: How informed.now is Changing the Way We Stay Informed

from The Teaching Journeys Podcast

Is the news actually informing you — or just manipulating you?In this eye-opening episode, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kira Shishkin, CEO of the Informed Now Project, to unpack how modern media has traded truth for clicks, attention, and emotional triggers.Kira shares his remarkable journey — born in Ukraine, coming of age in Israel, and building a media reform movement in the United States — and explains why she believes the current news ecosystem is designed to harvest your attention rather than serve you.🔍 In this episode, we cover:How sensationalism and clickbait have replaced real journalismWhy critical thinking is in crisis in the age of social media and tribal politicsThe cognitive dissonance between media credibility claims and actual contentHow Informed Now is giving people back the power of attention, focus, and clarityWhy American political tribalism now resembles a spectator sportKira's personal philosophy: "Everything has the power to make you stronger, if you let it"Whether you're frustrated with the 24-hour news cycle or looking for a smarter way to stay informed, this conversation will challenge the way you consume media.About informed.nowinformed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.nowAbout Kira ShishkinKira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now , the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His experience spans investment banking, corporate strategy, and private equity investments in category-defining ventures. His education includes University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and Stanford. Kira was in Forbes 30 Under 30. Connect with Kira Shishkin: l.informed.now/kiraGet www.informed.nowTo find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

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