22 Mar 2019

Contradictory claims and armchair advice cause confusion

From Mediawatch, 9:10 am on 22 March 2019

The media are playing a crucial role in the COVID-19 crisis - conveying quality information in context. But some are also amplifying opinions from pundits and presenters contradicting each other - and confusing people at a critical time. And are we hearing from the right kind of experts.

One of many opinion pieces by ZB's on-air hosts this week contradicting opinions pieces by other ones.

One of many opinion pieces by ZB's on-air hosts this week contradicting opinions pieces by other ones. Photo: screenshot / newstalkzb.co.nz