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The 大象传媒 Gets a Reality Check

The 大象传媒 sets up a team to debunk fake news, and listeners' views on Trump鈥檚 inauguration coverage.

The 大象传媒 has reacted to the emergence of fake-news and post-truths by setting up a team to fact-check stories masquerading as real news. Reality Check will consist of a dedicated team investigating stories shared on the most popular outliers on Facebook, Instagram and other social media. James Stephenson of 大象传媒 News and Current Affairs explains why the 大象传媒鈥檚 role in breaking down falsehoods is so important.

Also, listeners from around the world have been getting in touch to let us know what they thought of the 大象传媒 World Service coverage of Donald Trump鈥檚 inauguration.

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Mon 30 Jan 2017 02:50GMT
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