Show Notes
“Podcasting is the medium of the moment.”
But should we trust the creators and their content?
With more than 600 million global listeners, podcasting is now central to journalism, commentary, and public debate. Many audiences see podcasts as more authentic and more intimate than radio, television, or social media — but why?
When anyone can publish an episode, who deserves our trust? And how do we know when that trust is misplaced?
Broadcaster and academic Dominic Knight – co-founder of The Chaser – shares his thoughts on trust, credibility, and misinformation in the podcast era.
Hear more from Dominic Knight on his podcast The Chaser Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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