#39 Fighting a New Era of Disinformation with Claire Wardle

#39 Fighting a New Era of Disinformation with Claire Wardle

Author: UO School of Journalism and Communication, Damian Radcliffe February 5, 2020 Duration: 27:17
In this podcast we catch up with Dr. Claire Wardle, who visited the SOJC as a Demystifying Media guest lecturer in 2016 to discuss how Silicon Valley was driving changes in online publishing. We were lucky to have her back in our newly renovated podcast studio to share her research on the rapidly evolving strategies that promoters of disinformation are using to influence public opinion--and what journalists can do about it. We are also joined by Sydney Dauphinais, news director at KWVA, the 24-Hour campus radio station here at the University of Oregon.

Trying to make sense of the relentless shifts in our media landscape can feel overwhelming. Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon exists to pull back the curtain on that process, offering a grounded space for understanding. Stemming from the Hearst Demystifying Media Series within the UO School of Journalism and Communication, this podcast is hosted by professor Damian Radcliffe, who guides conversations that feel more like insightful seminars than formal interviews. You’ll hear directly from leading media practitioners, innovators, and scholars who are shaping the field right now. Episodes dig into the practical realities of digital developments in journalism and communication, exploring their implications for business, entrepreneurship, and the broader technological tools that redefine how stories are told and consumed. Rather than offering abstract theory, the discussions focus on tangible changes and future possibilities, making complex ideas accessible. It’s a resource for anyone curious about the forces transforming our information ecosystem, from students and educators to professionals navigating these changes daily. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of the evolving relationships between creators, audiences, and the platforms that connect them.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
#49 Demystifying Immigration Reporting with Hamed Aleaziz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
Damian speaks with Los Angeles Times immigration policy reporter Hamed Aleaziz about covering immigration stories during the Trump administration and how he built a career in journalism after graduating into the 2008 fin…
#48 Demystifying Dark Participation with Thorsten Quandt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:54
Standing in for Damian Radcliffe, University of Oregon journalism professor and journalism program director Seth Lewis talks with top media scholar Thorsten Quandt about "dark participation" on the Internet and what such…
#47 Demystifying Opinion Writing with Erin Aubry Kaplan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:36
We sit down with author and trailblazing opinion columnist Erin Aubry Kaplan to discuss how she developed her voice and beats as a writer and being vulnerable in the age of social media.
#45 Creating compelling documentaries with Jake Swantko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:47
We were fortunate to have director of photography and filmmaker Jake Swantko in our studio to share what goes into producing compelling films like Icarus, which won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and…
#44 Guest Lecture: A Masterclass in Documentary with Jake Swantko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
Jake Swantko is the director of photography and documentary producer behind the much acclaimed film Icarus, which won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Orwell Award f…
#42 Exploring constructive journalism with Karen McIntyre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
In our podcast studio to discuss the nuances and complexities of constructive journalism is Karen McIntyre, assistant professor of multimedia journalism in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia…