About the Show
Welcome to The Misinformation Lab, your weekly 6-8 minute course in media literacy. We analyze real debunked fake news to teach you critical thinking skills and help you navigate today's information landscape.
.. Educational Purpose Only
This podcast discusses false claims that have been thoroughly debunked by professional fact-checkers. We present them solely to teach media literacy and critical thinking skills. All claims discussed are FALSE and have been verified as such by trusted fact-checking organizations like Snopes, FactCheck.org, PolitiFact, Reuters, and AP News.
What You'll Learn:
- How to identify red flags in viral claims
- Techniques professional fact-checkers use
- Why misinformation spreads and how to stop it
- Critical thinking questions to ask before sharing
- Reliable sources for verification
- Real-world case studies of debunked fake news
Episode Format:
- One carefully selected debunked claim per week
- Clear presentation of the false claim and how it spread
- Evidence-based fact-checking and debunking
- Practical media literacy lessons you can apply immediately
- No judgment or mockery - just education
.. Our Mission
In an era of viral misinformation, we believe education is the best defense. Each episode teaches you how to think critically, verify claims, and become a more informed digital citizen. We don't just tell you what's false - we teach you HOW to figure it out yourself.
Sources We Analyze:
Every episode is based on professionally fact-checked content from trusted organizations:
- Snopes - Independent fact-checking since 1994
- FactCheck.org - Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization
- PolitiFact - Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking
- Reuters Fact Check - International news verification
- AP Fact Check - Associated Press fact-checking team