Challenging the Truth is a podcast series that is taking stock of the state of disinformation and misinformation reporting in Africa. It is asking journalists from across the continent to explore their own journey with the topic, the challenges they have faced and the successes they have had. We go to Malawi, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and others. This podcast is produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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Ep7 - Zambia & Richard Mulonga, Ghana & Rabiu Alhassan
In this final episode in the series we go to Zambia and Ghana and find a host of similarities to how they are fighting misinformation and disinformation.
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
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9 Sept 2024
Ep6 - Nigeria & Chiagozie Nwonwu
In this episode we head to Nigeria to explore the importance of why you need a true passion for reporting on disinformation to make it work...
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Aug 2024
Ep5 - Kenya & Linda Ngari
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
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19 Aug 2024
Ep4 - Zimbabwe & Zenzele Ndebele
Zenzele Ndebele is a journalist and entrepreneur based in Bulawayo Zimbabwe. He has insights and theories about how Zimbabwe is going to fight disinformation.
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
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4 Jul 2024
Ep3 - South Africa & Amanda Strydom
South Africa has really struggled with disinformation, particularly around turning the public against journalists. Here we unpack how this happened and how courageous people solved the problem.
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
7 Jun 2024
Ep2 - Malawi & Teresa Ndanga
Dive into the challenges faced by journalist Teresa Ndanga as she navigates the intricate web of witchcraft, religious beliefs, and misinformation in Malawi. Discover how deeply rooted beliefs can shape narratives and the role of journalism in dispelling myths.
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
30 May 2024
Ep 1 - Ethiopia & Elias Meseret
Challenging the Truth is taking stock of the state of disinformation and misinformation reporting in Africa. It is asking journalists from across the continent to explore their own journey with the topic, the challenges they have faced and the successes they have had.
In this episode we go to Ethiopia and talk to Elias Meseret. The episode also features Professor Herman Wasserman.
The show was produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Academy and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Produced and presented by Paul McNally.
12 Feb 2024
Introducing... Challenging The Truth
We are at a point where, despite huge efforts and funding, the problem of disinformation in the media and our lives has not gone away and going forward the most vulnerable ecosystems, particularly in Africa, are going to need even more help to explain what is factual and what isn’t.
In this podcast series African journalists from across the continent disclose how they have reported on misinformation and disinformation in their countries. We discover the challenges they have faced and the successes they have had.
Each episode has a different host from a different country with intensely different solutions.
Challenging The Truth reveals what the future holds for African media as technology continues to accelerate.
This podcast is produced by Develop Audio in partnership with DW Akademie and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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