We've put together a collection of multimedia resources related to topics featured in each episode of our podcast News Over Noise so that audiences can see, interact with, and experience real examples of concepts, review key points, and discover clear action steps and guiding philosophies.
Season One
News Avoidance and Why It Matters
Find out why Americans avoid the news and how you can overcome your own reluctance to engage with journalism.
What Happened to Local News?
Could you be living in a news desert? Find out if you're affected and what it could mean for your community.
What's Missing From Economic News?
From the price of eggs to the stock market, learn how to get economic news that matters most to you, in terms you can understand.
The Danger of the "News Finds Me" Mentality
Easy access to headlines, video clips, and sound bites through our phones create the illusion that we are well-informed. But...are we?
Social Media: Friend or Foe to the News Cycle?
Explore why we love social media so much and why that might not be such a bad thing.
Trolling the News in an Attention Economy
Learn how to protect yourself from the malicious schemes of online extremists intent on dismantling democracy and sowing disinformation.
Overcoming Pride and Prejudice Through Persuasion
Learn why the power of persuasion has put American democracy in danger and reasons why you can be optimistic, despite this.
A Pro-democracy Case Against Objectivity
Learn how objectivity in journalism can actually hurt marginalized communities and discover news outlets that are taking a different approach.
Protecting Public Interest: The Role of Regulation in Media
Learn why media regulation has serious implications for democracy and what you can do about it.
Rebuilding Trust Through Solutions Journalism
Learn how a different type of reporting can empower you to affect positive change in your community instead of instilling despair.
News Literacy Terms
Our student News Literacy Ambassadors identified and defined key news literacy terms for each episode. Take a look at our glossary.