Nikos Sarris is a highly experienced misinformation researcher. In this episode he discusses who the typical source of misinformation is, how journalists and academics can work together to combat fake news and why technology is still no substitute for critical thinking for most news consumers.

Producers: Asimina Michailidou at ARENA, UiO and Auður Örlygsdóttir at Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre, University of Iceland

Host: Asimina Michailidou at ARENA, UiO

This podcast is published with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. It is part of the Jean Monnet Networks project ‘Post-Truth Politics, Nationalism and the (De)Legitimation of European Integration’. It reflects the author’s/interviewee's view. The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and the European Commission are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.