The Tech Policy Press Podcast The Past, Present, and Future of the US Information Integrity Field
Nov 15, 2025
Adam Fivenson, a nonresident fellow at American University and expert on information integrity, joins Samantha Bradshaw, assistant professor and CSINT director focusing on misinformation. They discuss reframing the 'information war' as a matter of social transformation rather than military loss. The duo explores the effects of disinformation on democratic deliberation, the importance of evidence-based information, and the societal risks posed by low-integrity content. They also emphasize innovative strategies for rebuilding trust through community-based journalism and engaging new media platforms.
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Verify Sources Before You Trust Them
- Do research on individual information sources and platform histories before trusting content.
- Use tools like NewsGuard and other rating systems to assess source reliability.
Credibility Flattened By Digital Platforms
- The flattening of media credibility online makes tabloid-style misinformation as visible as quality journalism.
- Adam warns this turns the entire ecosystem into a checkout-aisle tabloidesque environment.
Design Systems, Not Censorship
- Build systems that prioritize transparency, accuracy, and accountability rather than suppressing speech.
- Samantha Bradshaw recommends supporting local journalism, digital literacy, and provenance mechanisms.