Season 2 - Episode 2 - Influence

Misinformation can be a constant battle between social media platforms, information consumers, journalists and content creators. In Episode 2 RMIT Journalists look at the role of influence. How our local communities can be influenced by each other and outside pressures. We also look to our role models and how they may influence us when sharing content online. Presenter: Casper McLeod Producer: Nieve Walton
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Story One: The access to news and information has never been greater, but the circulation of misinformation in local football clubs is just as great, Eli Duxson dissects why.

Story Two: Caspar McLeod talks to psychologist Maria Marshall about the mental health impact misinformation and misconceptions have on queer individuals.

Story Three: Professional sport was ‘hit for six’ in 2020 thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now one year on, athletes and sporting bodies must recognise their importance in a COVID world that is full of misinformation.

Story Four: Misinformation on social media spreads fast and wide, particularly when it comes to information about people's health. Skye Mitchell discusses this phenomenon with health communication expert Dr Amelia Burke-Garcia.


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