This week on The Modern Tapes, Irene Kim dives into “The TikTok Information Firehose” — how social media has transformed the way we consume, share, and trust news. From algorithm-driven feeds and bite-sized explainers to influencer journalism and viral misinformation, Madison unpacks the cultural and technological forces redefining modern media literacy.

What happens when the news cycle runs at the speed of a swipe? And how do we tell what’s real in a world where every scroll brings a new headline? Tune in as The Modern Tapes explores the evolving intersection of attention, information, and truth in the digital age.