Episode 20: How to Navigate the News Right Now
Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. This week, weβre diving into something we all need help with right now... how to navigate the news responsibly, while protecting our mental health.
With COVID-19 numbers surging around the world, the upcoming US election, and the onslaught of disasters that 2020 has served up, there is more news being consumed than ever before, and it can be seriously overwhelming trying to stay up to date with accurate info, without going crazy. So we did our homework on how you can stay informed without sacrificing your sanity.
Listen to our chat to learn more about:
π§ The importance of reading beyond the headlines & fact checking: 2:00
π₯ How to avoid confirmation bias and learn all sides to a story: 2:45
βοΈ Identifying innate biases in the media: 4:12
π©βπ« Finding sources that *explain* the news, rather than just breaking it: 6:13
π±βοΈ Different ways to consume the news that work for YOUR lifestyle: 8:42
π πΎββοΈ Drawing boundaries on your media intake for your mental health: 11:27
π€ Good news resources for when you need a smile: 14:46
πHow to stay up to date with COVID without having anxiety: 16:02
We hope that these tips help you stay informed and navigate the hectic news weβre surrounded by these days responsibly and healthily.
Fact Checking Resource: https://www.snopes.com/
Media Outlet Bias Check: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com
The Media Bias Chart: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/