Citizen Journalism: Benefits & Drawbacks
Citizen journalism adds more voices to the news. It’s fast, it’s diverse, and it can draw attention to stories big outlets miss. The downside? Without good fact-checking, it has the ability to spread misinformation or blur fact and opinion. More voices doesn’t always mean more clarity.
Podcast Reflection
I heard This American Life’s broadcast “The Giant Pool of Money.” In narration and interviews, it presented a complicated financial crisis in a way that was clear and human. Hearing actual voices conveyed emotion that text can’t.
Podcasts succeed because they’re intimate, portable, and versatile. I heard it during my walk to my classes and was pulled into the story. They illustrate how storytelling can be both personal and impactful.