Jennifer Duck has spent her career on both sides of the newsroom, first as a multimedia journalist covering the Bush and Obama campaigns, global politics and producer for Award-winning shows, and now as a journalism professor teaching students how to navigate truth in a digital, algorithm-driven world. 

In this episode, Jennifer breaks down how social media distorts reality and why sensationalism thrives on platforms like TikTok and Youtube. Drawing from her research on disinformation and polarization, she provides key tips on how consumers can receive factual information in order to rebuild trust in journalists and newsrooms. Although Jennifer has a drive for research, her main goal is teaching students innovative tips through Grady newsource to practice health skepticism, reporting and minimizing news deserts to become a versatile journalist.

Find The Lead on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at the link in the bio.

Guest: Jennifer Duck, journalism professor

Host: Clarice Henry