Why We Can't Tell Fact from Opinion Anymore

When you scroll through news online, can you tell what's fact and what's opinion? If you're struggling, you're not alone - and it's not your fault.Lynn Walsh is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, former national president of the Society of Professional Journalists, and former ethics chair. In 2016, at the peak of "fake news" claims, Lynn started taking phone calls from Americans who'd lost faith in journalism. What she learned during those conversations changed the trajectory of her career.In this episode, Lynn explains:The labeling problem that's impacting trust in the mediaHow sensationalism and bias complaints reveal deeper misunderstandingsWhat happens when good journalists go independentWhy we're all "committing acts of journalism" - and the responsibility that goes with thatPractical steps to rebuild trust and restore faith in the mediaThis Week's Analog Assignment: The next time you're about to share something online, pause and ask yourself: Is this accurate? Do I trust this source? Is this news or opinion? If you're not sure, either don't share it - or add context.Connect with Lynn Walsh: on LinkedIn and at Trusting News Resources:Everyone Should Help Minimize HarmSPJ Code of EthicsFAQ About Journalism EthicsSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and find out more: analoginadigitalworld.net