US podcast misinformation goes largely unchecked

This podcast episode is a review of a yahoo.com article discussing the spread of misinformation through podcasts and the challenges of countering it. The Brookings Institution found that some popular podcasts are among the biggest offenders in promoting false and unproven claims. The intimate and conversational format of podcasts fosters trust between hosts and listeners, making it easier for false information to spread. Additionally, podcasts lack the comment and pushback features of social media. A Pew Research Center study found that about half of Americans listen to podcasts, and 87% expect the information to be accurate. The episode also covers NewsGuard's rating system for podcast credibility and explores how governments, podcast hosts, and listeners can all work to improve information quality.

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