On today's Ask An Expert, we're investigating the critical need for media literacy education.

Recent data from the News Literacy Project shows an overwhelming majority of teens want media literacy to be taught at school. This comes as social media misinformation continues to sow distrust in journalists and news organizations.

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Peter Adams, Senior Vice President of Research and Design at the News Literacy Project.