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Local news, misinformation, and media literacy | Talk of Alaska

By Wesley Early
Published March 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM AKST
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While it’s easier than ever to access information, it’s also easier to access misinformation. Traditional news outlets are facing competition from newer forms of content creation, and not everyone follows the same rules. On this Talk of Alaska, we talk about the role of local news, media literacy, and how to think critically about the content you’re watching, reading or listening to.

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Local news, misinformation, and media literacy | Talk of Alaska
We discuss how local news works, and how to think critically about the news and information you consume.
Talk of Alaska by Alaska Public Media

HOST: Wesley Early

GUESTS:

  • Andrew Kitchenman - Editor in Chief, Alaska Beacon
  • Larry Persily - Longtime Alaska Journalist, Owner, Wrangell Sentinel, Board Chair, Alaska News Coalition
  • Paola Banchero - UAA Journalism Professor, teaches courses on media literacy

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Wesley Early
Wesley Early covers Anchorage at Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8421.
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