Program Description:
Election season is in full swing—and the media universe is exploding. New platforms, nonstop content creators, algorithms, tropes, chatbots, deepfakes, AI tools, and even traditional news outlets are all competing for your attention. Feeling overwhelmed already?
Join our LWV Civics Study Group for a fast, practical look at today’s information cyclone and how it shapes what we see online. We’re not experts, but we’ve spent time studying these trends and hope to help you identify trustworthy sources, understand hidden incentives, and scroll social media smarter in a noisy media environment.
Presenters:
Kathie Tyser worked in various levels of public education for 36 years as a teacher and administrator, retiring in 2008 as Associate Superintendent for Instruction in La Crosse Public Schools.
Suzanne Wessels worked in various corporate finance and accounting positions for 27 years, including Procter & Gamble, Ecolab, and Best Buy. She retired in 2026 and the LWV was the first organization she joined!
Barb Roberts worked in sales and marketing at CenturyLink for 27 years, managing business accounts and sales channels. Much of her responsibility included product training, keeping employees and customers up to date on the latest technology.
Chris Haskell was a public school teacher for 35 years. Those years were spent teaching high school English and ESL in elementary, middle and high school. She also served as the District ESL Coordinator for the La Crosse Public Schools.