Broken News
Broken News is a five-part documentary series investigating disinformation in Taiwan and the U.S., and what this means for democracies in a broader global context. Who is behind it, what are the end goals, and why does it matter anyway?
Taiwan: A Democracy on the Frontlines of Disinformation - Broken News (1/5) Ep1
Disinformation, misinformation and fake news have been around for centuries. But with the birth of the internet they have become a new way to attack global democracy. Discover how
How Xi Jinping Exploits Religious Freedom to Undermine Taiwan's Democracy Ep2
How does Xi Jinping’s United Front Work Department influence Taiwan’s democracy on the ground? This episode of “Broken News” investigates the case of China’s influence on Taiwan’s
How Chinese Disinformation Spreads in Taiwan’s Media - Broken News (3/5) Ep3
When Taiwan’s government banned broadcaster CTi TV in response to widespread local protests against so-called “red media,” it was criticized for being undemocratic and curbing pres
Fact-Checking Taiwan’s Media - Broken News (4/5) Ep4
Fake news is a global problem facing all democracies, and it has the potential to do real harm. Taiwan’s civil groups are working hard to fact-check fake news in real-time. Learn h
Generative AI vs. Democracy - Broken News (5/5) Ep5
Generative AI is being used to cause increased political polarization in global democracies through the widespread and rapid dissemination of fake news by malicious actors. In this