The use of podcasting in fact-checking organisations in Spain

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Published 12-06-2024
María Rosario Onieva Mallero

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to analyse how Spanish companies specialised in
fact-checking use a format such as the podcast to achieve their objectives. The sample consists of
four podcasts produced by three of these companies, and a total of 482 episodes have been studied
through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis based on content analysis. The results
show a great diversity in terms of informative content, narrative rhythm, use of human and audio
resources and duration, as well as a homogeneity in terms of their mainly weekly character.

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Onieva Mallero, M. R. (2024). The use of podcasting in fact-checking organisations in Spain. ZER - Journal of Communication Studies, 29(56), 111–129. https://doi.org/10.1387/zer.26163
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Keywords

Fact-checking, Journalism, Podcasting, Technology, Web 2.0

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