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July 6, 2021 26 mins

It's more important than ever to become "news literate" and to develop the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate the sources of our information.

In this episode, Abbie Fink and Dr. Adrian McIntyre talk about news literacy, "fake news," and the responsibility we all have to be smart, active consumers of news and information.

Read Abbie Fink's blog post for this episode: "Why it is Important to be News Literate"

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the PRGN Presents podcast, hosted by Abbie Fink, featuring conversations about PR, marketing, and communications with members of the Public Relations Global Network, "the world’s local public relations agency.”

Additional Resources

  • "How To Combat Misinformation"
  •  "How Can Games Enhance News Literacy?"
  • "What is 'News Literacy' in This Age of 'Fake News'?"
  • "Trusted News Sources"

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