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3 ways to fix a broken news industry

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February 18, 2017

Lara Setrakian: 3 ways to fix a broken news industry

08:37 minutes · Filmed Jan 2017 · Posted Feb 2017 · TEDNYC

Trust in the media has hit an all-time low; we're inundated with sensationalist stories, and consistent, high-quality reporting is scarce, says journalist Lara Setrakian. She shares three ways we can fix the news -- to better keep us informed about the complex issues of our time.

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You can call me an idealist; I call myself an industrious optimist. And I know there are a lot of us out there."

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