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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Gets a Reality Check

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sets up a team to debunk fake news, and listeners' views on Trump’s inauguration coverage.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has reacted to the emergence of fake-news and post-truths by setting up a team to fact-check stories masquerading as real news. Reality Check will consist of a dedicated team investigating stories shared on the most popular outliers on Facebook, Instagram and other social media. James Stephenson of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News and Current Affairs explains why the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s role in breaking down falsehoods is so important.

Also, listeners from around the world have been getting in touch to let us know what they thought of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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9 minutes

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Mon 30 Jan 2017 02:50GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except Americas and the Caribbean, Australasia & News Internet

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  • Sat 28 Jan 2017 19:50GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Americas and the Caribbean
  • Sun 29 Jan 2017 09:50GMT
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  • Mon 30 Jan 2017 02:50GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except Americas and the Caribbean, Australasia & News Internet

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