“Noticias Falsas, Verdades y Tu Voto” (Program Repeat)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21                                                                                                                                          PROGRAM #10557 12:00 PM PT 

“Noticias Falsas, Verdades y Tu Voto.” (Program Repeat). 

The Latino electorate in California is rapidly expanding, driven by U.S.-born youth reaching voting age. This population will play a crucial role in several key races that could determine control of Congress in November. However, the onslaught of inaccurate, misleading, or false messaging is causing many voters to distrust science, institutions, and even their own democratic participation. In order to address the growing threat of disinformation targeting Latino voters and undermining their participation in the election, Radio Bilingüe and media partners convened a public forum in Madera, CA, with a panel of experts who discussed the impact of disinformation and explore strategies to counter its spread within Latino communities. This program was originally aired on September 17, 2024.

Guests: Alma Martínez, Executive Director, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, Merced, CA; Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, Public Editor, PBS, Washington, DC; Alfredo Corchado, Executive Director, Puente News Collaborative, El Paso, TX; Rafael Olavarria, Politics and Migration Fact-checker, Factchequeado, Atlanta, GA. 

Photo: Design by Cynthia Aidee Velazquez

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