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Swamp Stories Episode 46: Farewell to Weston
As season two of “Swamp Stories” comes to a close, so does Weston’s time as host of the show. After nearly 50 episodes that cover a wide range of national…
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Social media has become a part of our daily lives, as we scroll endlessly through curated feeds. But it’s clear that these platforms are having a negative impact on our lives and our society in ways we never imagined.
Platforms that were once a way to connect people have become a place where disinformation flows freely, controversy and division turns a profit, and people are pushed into echo chambers where everyone believes the same things and get fed disinformation that amps up their views.
In episode 39, Weston unpacks social media’s psychological and cultural ramifications, but also its impact on our democracy and politics — looking at where we can go from here and discussing the need for increased transparency and accountability.
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Listen to episode 39 of “Swamp Stories”: “Making Outrage Addictive”
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As season two of “Swamp Stories” comes to a close, so does Weston’s time as host of the show. After nearly 50 episodes that cover a wide range of national…
Podcast episodes
During the 2022 midterm elections, in many of the most competitive, high-profile races, Americans rejected election denialism. But it’s also still true that many people have lost trust in our…
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This year, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has spent millions of dollars boosting election denier candidates in GOP primaries across the country in the gamble that they will be easier…