Welcome to the first episode of the newly rebranded "Jacob Shapiro Podcast!" Jacob L. Shapiro brings in the illustrious Jacob N. Shapiro from Princeton University to chat about disinformation, overhyped fears of AI, the impacts of social media on mental health, and the political and economic implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative. They also delve into worries surrounding the U.S. election's election staff safety, and the future of media trust. We hope you enjoy :)

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Rebranding

(02:30) - The Jacob Shapiro Confusion

(05:00) - Interview with Jacob N. Shapiro

(07:15) - Concerns About Disinformation

(09:45) - The Role of Technology in Disinformation

(12:20) - Historical Revisionism and AI

(15:35) - TikTok and Social Media Influence

(20:10) - Mental Health and Social Media

(25:00) - The Future of Trusted News Sources

(30:00) - The Impact of Gen AI on Journalism

(35:00) - Shift to National News and Its Effects

(40:10) - Economic Models for News Industry

(45:00) - Challenges in Monetizing Quality Content

(50:30) - Political Polarization and Media

(55:45) - Election Concerns in the U.S.

(01:00:00) - Foreign Interference and Election Security

(01:05:50) - Interstate vs. Intrastate Conflicts

(01:10:30) - China's Influence and Global Competition

(01:15:00) - El Salvador's Bukele and Regional Politics

(01:20:00) - Commencement Address Principles

(01:25:00) - Closing Remarks and Disclaimers

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Referenced in the Show:

Where Americans get their News: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/15/more-americans-are-getting-news-on-tiktok-bucking-the-trend-seen-on-most-other-social-media-sites/

Independent Affiliation: https://news.gallup.com/poll/548459/independent-party-tied-high-democratic-new-low.aspx

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