Fake news is not a term many people used three years ago, but now it is seen as one of the greatest threats to democracy and free debate. The rise of fake news is raising tensions between nations and has some calling for greater regulation of social media. Journalism professors Paul Niwa and Gino Canella unpack this major issue and discuss its implications in journalism and beyond.ABOUT Paul Niwa...Mr. Niwa has launched two international television networks, six newscasts and a streaming media newscast for NBC, CNBC and StockHouse Media, Canada's largest internet company.In 1999, he helped NBC create "Early Today," and in 1996 he launched the award winning "NBC Asia Evening News" in Hong Kong. He produced CNBC's "Today's Business" and the nationally syndicated newscast "This Morning's Business." He's won two Golden Mike awards for radio reporting and documentary. His websites have earned national distinction for innovation, and his broadcast work has been aired on NBC, PBS, NPR and Pacifica.Mr. Niwa created a fellowship for aspiring foreign correspondents. He is a board member of the US-Japan Council, Pacific Citizen newspaper and the AAJA New England Chapter.ABOUT Gino Canella...Gino Canella is a media researcher, instructor, and award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist. After working in local television news for 8 years as a photojournalist, producer, and editor, Gino began pursuing graduate studies and independent media productions.His research and creative works explore activist media, documentary filmmaking, social movements, and the framing of race and class. Gino produces films and researches how the production and distribution of creative multimedia texts have the potential to foster meaningful social relationships among grassroots organizations fighting for social justice. He is interested in how the affective nature of film and media complements traditional community organizing and promotes democratic citizenship.