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Episode 139: Informed Without Being Influenced: Rebuilding Trust in the News with Kira Shishkin

Episode 139 Published 4 months ago

In this episode, we cover:

Kira’s journey as a four-time entrepreneur and why he sees entrepreneurship as problem-solving
How growing up in Ukraine and Israel shaped his understanding of information conflict
Why today’s biggest media problem isn’t lack of information—but overload
The rise of misinformation, clickbait, and “structural sensationalism”
How advertiser-driven media changed journalism’s incentives
Why most people consume news commentary instead of actual news
What “being informed without being influenced” really means
How informed.now delivers fact-based news in just 30 seconds a day via SMS
Why subscriber-supported media protects editorial integrity
The connection between news consumption, anxiety, and peace of mind
Breaking free from political echo chambers and tribal thinking
Why paying for news can actually restore trust and clarity
The future of media in the age of AI—short-term chaos, long-term hope
Why minimalism, not more content, may be the future of staying informed

Guest:
Kira Shishkin — Founder of informed.now
Four-time entrepreneur | Multilingual | Media reform advocate

Follow Kira:
@KiraShishkin on social platforms

Learn more:
informed.now

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