Political Identity Versus Truth - Can the News Help?
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between political identity, truth, and media in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the challenges facing modern journalism as experts examine how political affiliations shape perceptions of truth and erode trust in traditional news sources. Gain insights from industry leaders on the role of non-establishment journalism and potential strategies for delivering factual information in a politically polarized landscape. Learn about the implications of fractured media trust on democracy and social cohesion, and consider how news organizations can adapt to bridge divides and reunite a fragmented society.
Syllabus
Political Identity Versus Truth: Can the News Help?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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