The League of Women Voters of Kitsap and Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) will host a series of programs in the upcoming weeks prior to the November election. The first program, “When Disinformation Meets Election 2020: Becoming an Informed Citizen” is available to view anytime at this link: https://vimeo.com/464283265 .
This program features an engaging interview with Jevin West, conducted by David Nelson, editor of the Kitsap Sun. Jevin West is Director of the Center for an Informed Public and an associate professor in the University of Washington iSchool.
Watch their discussion to learn about:
-The origin and spread of misinformation and disinformation.
-Why false news spreads so quickly.
-The role of local news sources in preventing the proliferation of false news.
-Tips for being a better news consumer.
-Why we are part of the false news problem and how we are part of the solution.
-Next steps in addressing the spread of false news.