1917 - How to Avoid Biased News in English

The video discusses personal news consumption habits, addressing a listener's question about news bias. It explores the concept of bias in news, its impact, and provides recommendations for unbiased news sources like the Associated Press, Reuters, and BBC. The discussion also touches on media bias, personal reflection on news choices, and concludes with key takeaways on recognizing and understanding bias in media.

What is the primary way the speaker consumes news in the morning?

• Listening to Fox News

• Watching CNN

• Listening to Up First

• Reading the New York Times

Why does the speaker find listening to news in slow Spanish and French beneficial?

• It helps with pronunciation

• It provides detailed news analysis

• It offers quick snippets that are easy to understand

• It is more entertaining

What is the main reason for increased bias in news according to the discussion?

• Lack of education

• Political influence

• Financial motivations

• Technological advancements

What does the listener want to achieve by reading news in English?

• Enhance academic writing

• Improve conversational skills

• Learn about global politics

• Understand American culture

Which TV news station is mentioned as having a strong bias toward the left?

• Fox News

• BBC

• CNN

• Reuters

What is a common issue with news stations according to the discussion?

• They spend less on investigative journalism

• They focus too much on local news

• They have too many advertisements

• They lack diverse opinions

Which news source is described as a 'feeder' for other news outlets?

• BBC

• The Associated Press

• The Economist

• C-SPAN

What is the reputation of Reuters according to the discussion?

• Unreliable

• Focused on entertainment

• Well-respected and unbiased

• Highly biased

Why do some people prefer international news outlets like the BBC?

• They have better graphics

• They are perceived as less biased

• They offer more local news

• They are more entertaining

What is a potential danger of the decline in local newspapers?

• Increased entertainment value

• Loss of investigative journalism

• More biased news

• Less political influence