Mis and Dis Information have been a part of the political landscape in Aotearoa much more significantly over the past few years, and as an election comes around, it ramps up even more - and not just from traditional spreaders.
A non stop campaign trail, media stand ups, developing situations, public events, meetings, online tools and social media - it’s all so much - and it all means it’s easier to see dis and misinformation leak through to conversations around water coolers and dinner tables.
In this week's episode of Te Public Gallery, I talk to Journalism student and founder of This Quality, Sam about how to identify the truth from mis and dis information, the role journalists play in combating stand the risks to our democracy if it's not bought into check.
