How do you know if the news is true? If you hear something is "fake news," does that mean it's a made up story, or does it mean the person labeling it "fake" didn't like it?

"Fake news" has been in the news and political rhetoric for a while, but it has been a major point of discussion in recent years. This episode of "A Smarter U" brings together a journalism professor, Dr. Ghislaine Lewis, and a philosophy professor, Dr. Devon Brickhouse-Bryson, to talk about the phenomenon and how news makers and news consumers can examine their beliefs and make sure they're getting an accurate picture of what's happening in the world.

Read the transcript here.

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