Behind the News

Bias is hard to avoid, but it can be really damaging - leading us to make poor choices without fairly weighing up the facts. This episode looks at bias in the media and why it can be particularly damaging.

The news media can be a powerful force for good, but it doesn't always use it's power in the right way.

Fake news is big news at the moment! Many experts are worried about the effect that fake stories are having on the media and democracy, but did you know that fake news isn't new?

Who can you trust in the media?

Have you ever wondered what makes news news?