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The Truth About TikTok’s Spin on Israel-Gaza
The Truth About TikTok’s Spin on Israel-Gaza
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Nov 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Jon and Max get into the numbers behind TikTok’s supposed pro-Palestinian tilt— is the bias real, what do “views” signify, and how many of these videos are spreading misinformation? With content creators surpassing legacy media as Americans’ primary source of news, the guys discuss the future of getting credible information on social media. And to round it out, Jon updates Max on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s higher power: a porn policing software called Covenant Eyes.
Released:
Nov 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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