BTN: Media Literacy

The news media can be a powerful force for good, but it doesn't always use its power in the right way. That's why news organisations often have codes of ethics which journalists are expected to abide by.

Bias is hard to avoid, but it can be really damaging - leading us to make poor choices without fairly weighing up the facts. This episode looks at bias in the media and why it can be particularly damaging.

Fake news is big news at the moment. Many experts are worried about the effect that fake stories are having on the media and democracy, but did you know that fake news isn't new?