The Authority File Round-Up: October 2024

Last month's series analyzed the intersections between democracy, science, and critical thinking.

Posted on November 12, 2024 in Blog

Last month, amidst the US presidential election cycle, two guests joined TAF to discuss students’ political education. Our speakers dove into the topic of misinformation and fake news, walking through the current information landscape and the impact of artificial intelligence. Considering the emergence of real time fact-checking, along with non-traditional “news” sources, they emphasized the value of good science communicators and the importance of enhancing students’ critical thinking. Here’s a quick round-up of the episodes, in case you missed them. We hope you find the conversations beneficial and timely.

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October’s Series

Last month’s TAF series centered on the relationship between democracy, science, and students’ critical thinking skills. Our guests, Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, and Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, chatted about the pressures faced by traditional news sources and why students should be cautious when using social media. Dan and Nick also addressed the presence of AI-generated misinformation and how to become a “nerd node.” Offering advice to librarians and educators, our speakers underscored the need to slow down and shared ways to connect students’ political education to issues affecting their local communities. Brought to you by Sage.

Listen to episode one: Definitions, Uses, and Current Contexts for “Fake News”
Listen to episode two: Navigating the Changing Information Landscape
Listen to episode three: Instruction, Regulation, and Solutions for Today’s Information and Political Environment
Listen to episode four: AI-Generated Misinformation, Fact-Checking Trends, and Political Education for Students

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What’s Coming Up in November

This month’s guests are no strangers to podcasting—in fact, they even have a co-edited title on the medium, Podcast Studies: Practice into Theory. Throughout the series, our speakers detail their forthcoming volume and provide a helpful overview of the discipline of Podcast Studies. Focusing on academics’ use of podcasts, our guests consider how podcasting can provide a personal way to discuss research and connect with students in the classroom. Our speakers further acknowledge ways podcasting can center marginalized voices and improve accessibility, while also parsing through current barriers to entry. Don’t miss the first episode.

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You can find more episodes on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks for listening! See you next month.

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