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CNN interview with author Rick Shenkman who argues American don’t know basic facts in which to grasp other issues. Or to effectively participate in a democracy.
For more about America’s growing mental obesity and lack of media literacy skills, as well as a solution, check out my new book Does This News Make Me Look Fat? Available now at Amazon or go to www.junkfoodmedianation.com
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