Fake News/Real News: A Fine Line
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In the video, Onion editor Joe Randazzo suggests that fake news outlets like The Onion and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart are actually better at getting "the truth" with their jokes and satire than traditional media companies are with their news stories. Do you agree or disagree, and why?
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How many of your news sources might be considered "fake" news versus traditional news? How do you decide which sources to consult, and how much do you trust what they tell you?