ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Trust in the media is at an all-time low. So what’s going wrong? Who’s actually fixing it? And what can we learn from alternative news models emerging around the world?
To tackle these questions, Beatriz and Tessa speak with Ed Lee, who led the New York Times Trust Team, independent journalist Joi Lee and Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News.
Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang
Sound editing and design: Elli Xypolitaki / Spoovio
Music by mobygratis
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