In the age of fake news, it’s important to look at multiple sources and think critically about information. But research shows that people who are dogmatic about their beliefs are less likely to seek out information that could change their mind, posing an opportunity for brands to change tack.

As fake news continues to flourish across the web, people are looking to tech companies to take charge of the issue and make long-term adjustments to restore the credibility of online news. But with misleading media easier than ever to manufacture, how can trust be created and maintained?

A podcast is looking to build compassion across state lines in the run-up to the election. Created by a national network of community groups called People’s Action, the docu-podcast tackles stereotypes of rural Americans and highlights the need for people to listen to and try to understand one another.

Young people are consuming the news in vastly different ways to generations before them, but news brands still don’t know how to speak to them. How can young people get the information they need to be informed citizens and is it time to rethink what news means for the next generation?