First published 2017
Political misinformation floods the media landscape as "alternative facts" replace actual truth at government's highest levels. Capitol Hill veteran and journalist Bruce Bartlett tackles this crisis head on. He shows citizens how to navigate a media environment filled with deliberate obfuscation and outright lies. Bartlett provides concrete tips and shortcuts for identifying reliable information sources. He offers practical recommendations for both casual news readers and working journalists. The book addresses how intentionally deceptive media outlets spread confusion across the political spectrum. Bartlett draws on his extensive experience in politics and journalism to create actionable strategies. Citizens gain tools to cut through propaganda and locate trustworthy facts. This accessible guide helps readers ensure that truth survives in an era where facts themselves face attack.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism, current-affairs, academic, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
136 pages · Paperback · Ten Speed Press