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FIR #519: Is Misinformation Biased Against You?

Jun 22, 2026 By MPN

We have known about media bias effect for decades: the belief that the media is biased against your side of a debate. New research finds that the same belief applies to misinformation. While the research was focused on political issues, the underlying cause applies equally to misinformation about brands, companies, and business issues. In this short midweek episode, Neville and Shel find that the PR industry has not yet acknowledged the phenomenon, which requires strategies to address it. Full show notes, including video, links, and transcript: https://www.firpodcastnetwork.com/fir-519-is-misinformation-biased-against-you/

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We have known about media bias effect for decades: the belief that the media is biased against your side of a debate. New research finds that the same belief applies to misinformation. While the research was focused on political issues, the underlying cause applies equally to misinformation about brands, companies, and business issues. In this short midweek episode, Neville and Shel find that the PR industry has not yet acknowledged the phenomenon, which requires strategies to address it.

Full show notes, including video, links, and transcript:

https://www.firpodcastnetwork.com/fir-519-is-misinformation-biased-against-you/

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