Media Minded by ShoutOut UK

Media Minded explores the bizarre world of disinformation. Now in its fourth season, each episode tackles a new facet of the fight against violent extremism in West Africa. Aided by the rapid invention of new information and communication technologies, te

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Short Clip 006 – Misinformation Fairytales

Posted June 16, 2020 • 00:13:01

This is a short clip for teaching purposes. Marzio Fatucchi is a journalist for the Corriere Fiorentino, a local branch of Corriere Della Sera one of...

Episode 006 – Misinformation Fairytales

Posted June 16, 2020 • 00:59:04

Marzio Fatucchi is a journalist for the Corriere Fiorentino, a local branch of Corriere Della Sera one of the main newspapers in Italy. Why do we get...

Episode 005 – Body Odour and Bias

Posted June 9, 2020 • 01:00:47

Martina Chapman is the national coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland. Unconscious bias is like body odour - it’s hard for us to recognise we have...

Short Clip 005 – Body Odour and Bias

Posted June 9, 2020 • 00:11:26

This is a short clip for teaching purposes. Martina Chapman is the national coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland. Unconscious bias is like body odour...

Episode 004 – News & Ratings

Posted June 2, 2020 • 01:12:39

Cristo Foufas is a presenter for TalkRadio. In an effort to make money, is the media sacrificing fact for higher ratings? Does our obsession with 'balance'...