Is it OK to turn off the news?

The news can often be bleak, and most Australians say they avoid it sometimes or always.  But if you listen to this episode, you’re probably not a news avoider.  Though you probably know someone who finds the news hard to handle, particularly with the Israel-Gaza war.  Today, an expert on why Australians are switching off the news, and what it means for our democracy. Featured:  Caroline Fisher, Associate Professor of Communications at the University of Canberra and the co-author of the annual Digital News Report.