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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: The War On Fake News

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The War On Fake News

28/01/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, The War On Fake News

How to fact-check the internet in a post-truth age.

How to police the internet in the age of post-truth and alternative facts.

The internet is awash with made-up news stories.  It’s not a new problem, but the highly charged US election campaign forced people to pay attention.  This week on World Hacks we’re speaking to some of those fighting back against what they see as a threat to democracy: the fake news epidemic. We hear from guests including Le Monde’s Samuel Laurent, Democratic State Senator Bill Dodd of California, and Claire Wardle from journalism non-profit First Draft. 

Presented by Sahar Zand

Produced by Harriet Noble

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