Fake news Quote by Steven D. Levitt
““Journalists need experts as badly as experts need journalists.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Freakonomics Podcast, 2015
Journalists and experts need each other; journalists need expertise, experts need media exposure.
In simple terms: Reporters and specialists rely on one another.
Foster mutual relationships between media and specialists.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- academic research
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain independence?
- What safeguards ensure accuracy?
Over‑reliance can bias reporting or research.