Trust on Trial: Journalism At The Edge with Dr Jide Johnson

In an era where truth competes with trending hashtags and algorithms decide what news we see, journalism itself stands on trial.

In this gripping episode, Trust on Trial  with Dr Jide Johnson, a journalism  educator, public Affairs  analyst and Deputy Director at the Nigeria Institue of Journalism, dives deep into the chaos and courage of today’s newsroom: where artificial intelligence writes headlines, fake news spreads faster than facts, and public trust in the media is hanging by a thread.

Is journalism losing its soul — or just finding a new one?

  “Trust on Trial: Journalism at the Edge” takes listeners into the heart of a profession struggling to redefine its purpose amid disruption.

This episode unpacks how artificial intelligence, misinformation, economic pressures, and ethical dilemmas are reshaping the newsroom  and what it truly means to safeguard truth in a digital democracy. It also highlights misinformation,  fake news did not just start today .

In this  powerful dialogue with  Dr Jide Jihnson,, the conversation navigates the crossroads where technology meets ethics, innovation meets integrity, and public trust hangs in the balance. Can journalism rebuild credibility? Can AI coexist with authenticity? And what does the future hold for truth itself?

What Listeners Will Gain:

-A deep understanding of how Journalism has always responded to disruptions, AI and technology are transforming the practice and ethics of journalism.

-How can journalists stay credible in an era of AI and deepfakes? -Can newsrooms remain independent when money is tight and clicks rule?

<span;><span;>- And what must change if the next generation of reporters is to keep truth alive?

-Practical insights on how misinformation, fake news is not peculiar to today’s newsrooms  and how newsrooms can  rebuild public trust

-Knowledge on how economic realities and innovation shape media sustainability.

-Perspectives on the evolving role of diversity, regulation, and education in redefining journalism’s future.

-Inspiration and foresight on how truth-telling can endure in an age of uncertainty.

t-A hopeful roadmap for the future of truth-telling in a noisy world.

Who Should Listen:

-Journalists, editors, and newsroom leaders navigating digital transformation.

-Media students, trainers, and educators seeking future-ready skills.

-Policy makers, tech innovators, and communication strategists shaping the information landscape.

-Citizens and media consumers who care about the future of truth, democracy, and  accountability