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Jun 2024
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Ep. 64 - Watchdogs, Attack Dogs, and Inv...

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Today, we're digging into the media landscape and talking to three groups helping people to make sense of the narratives that are out there as well as challenge those narratives when they stray from the truth. First up is our watch dog, the Media Research Center. Then we'll hear from a group that has become a watchdog with teeth, Accuracy in Media. We'll rou ... Show More
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