Air Date: 9–20-25

Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss:

• Ch. 1 - The right-wing’s continued attempts at satire
• Ch. 2 - Manufactured outrage about male cheerleaders and sorority dances
• Ch. 3 - How political outsiders always adopt new tech, and how that ties to pushing back against misinformation
• Ch. 4 - Final thoughts on how when bad actors make gains, there is always a reaction
• SOLVED! BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm: The doctor exposing insurance companies’ worst behavior

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REFERENCES:

America has turned dancing into a culture war - Vox

Why America Isn’t Rome (And Why That Matters) - The David Frum Show, The Atlantic

A public health expert keeps going viral on Instagram for delivering this very simple message - Vox

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She Exposed the Insurance Industry’s Worst Behavior. Now They’re Coming After Her. - The Current Affairs

EXTRAS

Some great public health campaigns 

Also, Dumb Ways to Die campaign for Melbourne, Australia Metro Trains, which went viral worldwide.

 

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