The Money:Mindshift podcast

How to read the news

The Money:Mindshift podcast

Show Notes

The news is designed to keep us informed. But is it helping us make better decisions?

Media researcher Jodie Jackson and Positive News editor Tom Pattinson join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how the stories we consume shape the way we see the world, our future and our finances.

In this episode of season four, we look at why bad news grabs our attention, how to avoid doomscrolling without becoming uninformed, and why a healthier media diet could help us make better long-term decisions.

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