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Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

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Published: August 28, 2022 by VPR Producer

If you were to guess what the fastest growing news source for adults is what would you say? If you jokingly said TikTok…you’re right. More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. This shift applies to both conservative and liberal consumers of news. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting the accuracy of information.


Guest Information:

  • Joel Kaplan, professor, news, magazine, digital journalism, Syracuse University.
  • Rolf Dobelli, author of Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life.

Links for more info:

  • Joel Kaplan | Newhouse School at Syracuse University
  • Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life: Dobelli, Rolf: Amazon.com
  • TikTok preps for midterm misinformation chaos – The Verge
Program #: 22-35segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - American Culture and History| Communication| Government and Politics| Media and Entertainment| Mental Health| News and Journalism| Politics| Social Media and Internet| TikTokGuests - Joel Kaplan| Rolf DobelliBooks & Publications - Stop Reading the NewsInstitutions - Syracuse UniversityHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Grace Galante| Jason Dickey
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