Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by WPKN. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WPKN or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Weaponized Social Media Algorithms Accelerating Trump’s Attack on Democracy

22:41
 
Share
 

Manage episode 508342512 series 3605034
Content provided by WPKN. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WPKN or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Interview with Rachel Bitecofer, author of "Hit Em' Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," conducted by Scott Harris.

Rachel Bitecofer, a political analyst, pollster and strategist, discusses her views on the state of our democracy in the face of Donald Trump’s daily assaults on our Constitution, the rule of law and freedom of speech. She also talks about her recent Substack post, “From Goebbels to Google,” which examines the links between radio during the Nazi era and today’s social media, where algorithms amplify hateful posts, sensationalism and other forms of emotionally charged content.

  continue reading

281 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 508342512 series 3605034
Content provided by WPKN. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WPKN or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Interview with Rachel Bitecofer, author of "Hit Em' Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," conducted by Scott Harris.

Rachel Bitecofer, a political analyst, pollster and strategist, discusses her views on the state of our democracy in the face of Donald Trump’s daily assaults on our Constitution, the rule of law and freedom of speech. She also talks about her recent Substack post, “From Goebbels to Google,” which examines the links between radio during the Nazi era and today’s social media, where algorithms amplify hateful posts, sensationalism and other forms of emotionally charged content.

  continue reading

281 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play