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Which? Shorts podcast: how to spot fake news

Our advice on how to avoid falling for fake news
James RoweSenior Video and Audio Content Creator

Having worked at the BBC and in commercial radio before joining Which?, James produces our always-on podcasts, and oversaw the launch of our member-exclusive podcasts in 2025.

A large hand holds a smartphone displaying "FAKE NEWS," while five people, including a cat, look on and record it.

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we share the best advice to help you avoiding falling for fake news that's dominating social media today.

It’s easy to be fooled, but it’s also easy – and necessary – to push back.

Listen here to the full episode, written by Nicole Kobie and read by Rumaanah Yasin.

We bring you new episodes of the Which? Shorts podcast each Wednesday, all hosted by our team of journalists.


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A version of this article was originally published in the October issue of the Which? Tech Magazine.