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Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Given the sheer volume of news available, how can the average person separate fact from fiction? This series draws from common sense, critical thinking skills, and universal standards of journalism to give viewers the tools to discern fact from fiction in news reports, identify fake news, and evaluate the biases of real news.
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Tuesday
January 13, 2026
9:00PM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Wednesday
January 14, 2026
1:00AM | WFYI 1 (20.1)
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Full Episodes
Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation
July 1, 2020
Learn to identify fake news and evaluate the biases of legitimate news sources.
Clips & Previews
Smoke and Mirrors
February 13, 2020
Attempts to influence U.S. election results through misinformation are explored.
Fact-Checking
February 13, 2020
Readers are the first line of defense against the dissemination of bogus reports.
The Enemy Within
February 13, 2020
What if there were right answers to many of the world’s most pressing disputes?
Fake News, Real Money
February 13, 2020
What is the role of consumers and advertisers in the complex ecosystem of news?
Human vs. Machine
February 13, 2020
AI, big data, and machine learning may be used to help stop fake news in the future.
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