In this episode of Ceasefire, Dale Adams and Ron Ceros discuss the importance of reliable information sources in today’s world. They explore how credibility impacts personal and professional reputations, the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, and the challenges of navigating bias in news and scholarly organizations. The hosts share personal anecdotes, examine local and national news outlets, and offer practical advice for evaluating the trustworthiness of information in an age of AI and deep fakes.

00:00 – Introduction: The importance of reliable information sources
00:42 – Credibility and personal reputation
02:00 – Risks of sharing unverified information
03:20 – Echo chambers and the need for multiple perspectives
05:00 – Personal sources vs. national news
06:20 – Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary sources
08:00 – The danger of misinformation and incomplete news
10:00 – Evaluating news outlets and scholarly sources
12:00 – The American Medical Association and credibility in public statements
14:00 – Trust issues in the medical and academic communities
15:30 – Wikipedia, AI, and the need for deeper research
17:00 – The problem of fake quotes and misattribution
18:30 – Examples of credible sources: journals, government, and professional organizations
20:00 – Bias in news: Wall Street Journal’s news vs. editorial
22:00 – Loaded language and media framing
24:00 – Local news: Community Impact and unbiased reporting
26:00 – Community spirit, local bias, and balanced columns
28:00 – The value of straightforward reporting
29:00 – Closing thoughts and holiday wishes

Original Air Date: December 20th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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