When most of our news now comes through social media feeds, integrity often takes a back seat. Behind many of these headlines lie undisclosed interests and algorithms that decide what we see, as well as what we don’t. So how do we know if the information we consume is accurate, balanced, and truly in the public’s interest?

In this episode, Harry Lock, Head of Content and Engagement at the Public Media Alliance, shares why public service media still matter, the challenges they face in the age of Big Tech, and what’s at stake if they disappear.