News Media in the Misinformation Age

Between the relentlessness of the twenty-four-hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, staying informed today can be overwhelming. Join us for a conversation with acclaimed journalist Philip Eil about the current state of news media, how we got to this complex and chaoticmoment, and what media consumers can do to maintain a healthy information diet. Phil encourages discussion and leaves ample time for QA. Please feel free to come with any questions, comments or discussion points to share during this event! ******************************************************************** Philip Eil is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Providence, his hometown. He is the former news editor of the alt-weekly newspaper, The Providence Phoenix. Since the papers close in 2014, he has contributed to The Atlantic, Mens Health, the Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among other outlets. He has also taught writing and journalism classes at Brown University, Columbia Universitys School of the Arts, and the Rhode Island School of Design. His first book, Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the Pill Mill Killer, was published in 2024. ****************************************************************** Please register below to reserve your spot. For more information, contact the library at info@newportlibraryri.org or 401-847-8720 ext. 208.