There's an old saying in journalism that goes: "If your mother says she loves you, check it out." This American Life's Christopher Swetala is the fact-checker who calls her to ask, and then let's you know if it's true... or not. In this session from the 2017 Third Coast Conference, Christopher shares tips and lessons for triple-checking your own reporting and writing, and avoiding making mistakes.

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