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Digital Native
Are narrative non-fiction podcasts journalism or just good storytelling?

A recent podcast episode sparked controversy in Brazil by telling a true story without including the other side. The case raises a key question: to what extent do the ethical dilemmas of new formats differ from those of traditional media?

A pair of hands hold an open newspaper with a large red “no” symbol over it, suggesting misinformation or distrust in news sources. In the blurred background, people wearing masks participate in a voting process. (Photo: Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, Canva and screenshots)
Academic Research
Are legacy media outlets an effective shield against misinformation?

A study conducted as Chileans voted on a new constitution in 2022 found that false information – magnified by newspapers and TV programs – influenced the outcome of the referendum.

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Press Freedom
Colombia’s deadliest violence since peace accords reminds local journalists of darker times

As two armed groups fight for control to traffic drugs through the Catatumbo region, local journalists are facing new risks to cover violence that has displaced 36,000 people.

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Innovation
Brazilian investigative site uses genealogy to trace links between today’s politicians and slavery of the past

Combining investigative journalism and academic research, Agência Pública's unprecedented project mapped the genealogies of 116 Brazilian politicians to show links between power and the country's slave-owning past.

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