Media Ethics: Responsible Journalism in a Changing World

This session on media ethics will explore the responsibilities of journalists in today’s fast-changing media landscape. We’ll discuss the importance of accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and what goes into making ethical decisions in today’s world.

Seeing Is Believing: 19th Century Hoaxes in American Media

The 19th century was the era of hoaxes and humbug in the United States. Promoted by the likes of PT Barnum, Americans paid good money to see for themselves evidence of mermaids, giants, and other wonders. How did they guard against deception in the 19th century? And how can we, in the context of social media?

What’s it Like Reporting News Today? A Conversation with Editor of The Christian Science Monitor

Sooth.fyi is excited to host Christa Case Bryant, editor of The Christian Science Monitor, in this candid conversation about the complexities and considerations it takes to deliver the highest quality journalism in today’s charged information ecosystem.

Christa brings a valuable combination of national and international reporting experience gained over two decades in the news business, and she’s only the second woman to hold the role of Editor at CSM since its founding in 1908.

Join them for this fast-paced and transparent discussion. You don’t want to miss it.

Assessing Reliability for Others: Conversation with a NewsGuard Analyst

Anyone who’s assessed the reliability of a news source knows how difficult it can be. Now try doing it across thousands of news sources. Think it can be done consistently and transparently? Join us for this rare and very candid conversation with NewsGuard Analyst Sofia Rubinson, senior editor of NewsGuard’s Reality Check newsletter. As a global leader in assessing information reliability, NewsGuard has a heavy weight on its shoulders. Let’s peel back the curtain and learn all about their processes and the many challenges they face to maintain trust and confidence in the service they provide.