Season 2 Episode 08:
Fake News VS Fact-Based Journalism
with Barry Rothfeld
Long before the pandemic, there were those who were writing the death of the modern American newspaper. With the rise of the internet and social media, news commentary has gained dominance to achieve likes and ratings to attract advertising dollars, while local newspapers have consolidated into widespread regional hubs as subscriptions have dwindled. This week we’re exploring the future of journalism and the media – news versus news commentary, press release journalism versus investigative reporting, finding fact in the world of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” and what that all means for local news.
This week’s episode features Barry Rothfeld, Retired, President and Publisher at The Poughkeepsie Journal, former editor and journalist.
