Just how serious is 'Today' show about keeping #FakeNews peddlers off the air? THIS serious!

The American media is REAL serious about weeding out those who have been caught trafficking fake news https://t.co/KEpoT4eFwQ

— Rick (@StrokesofCandor) December 21, 2016

Last month, NBC News offered pointers for how to spot “fake news”:

Would you believe the pope endorsed Trump? Here are five tips for spotting fake news https://t.co/5hgzLa1uCz pic.twitter.com/8JsGrn8QoD

— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 22, 2016

Will NBC News offer a similar heads-up when this takes place?

"@KatieCouric is returning to NBC's @TodayShow for a weeklong fill-in stint" week of Jan. 2, @SteveBattaglio reports https://t.co/UOQmmO24xb

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 21, 2016

Katie Couric will fill in as co-anchor on NBC's 'Today' show in January – LA Times https://t.co/XgDfjm4wmL

— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) December 21, 2016

Another perfect story on a day when the media’s selective behavior about possible “fake news” is being discussed:

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It’s almost like the “no fake news” standard is NOT intended for liberals.

Will she bringing her fake videos of gun rights advocates along with her? https://t.co/RnZ5kk6s63

— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) December 21, 2016

Time will tell.

What a joke. The media couldn't care less about journalism or "fake news." https://t.co/iNUZDt0z4O

— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) December 21, 2016