Becoming a Savvy Media Consumer: Tips from the Pros

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

St. Timothy’s Church | West Des Moines, IA

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Explore the changing media landscape, boost news literacy, and learn how the brain processes info in a fractured media world.
About this Event

Misinformation is everywhere, but so are the tools to fight it. Join Kathie Obradovich, editor-in-chief of Iowa Capital Dispatch with nearly 40 years of reporting experience; Amy McCoy, Drake University professor and former AP political reporter; and Dan Chibnall, Drake University STEM Librarian and expert on how the brain processes information, for Becoming a Savvy Media Consumer: Tips from the Pros.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • How Iowa’s media landscape is evolving
  • Tools and strategies to detect and counter misinformation
  • How our brains process information and shape what we believe

This session offers practical skills for spotting falsehoods, engaging productively with those who share them, and navigating today’s fractured media world with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a news consumer, community leader, or educator, you’ll leave with insights and resources to think critically and act effectively.

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St. Timothy’s Church, 1020 24th Street, West Des Moines, United States

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