First, we speak to members of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee who gathered hundreds for a protest against police brutality. Then, a researcher tells us what fake messages Twitter bots are pushing and who might be orchestrating them.
Featured in this Show
-
Milwaukee Muslims On Protests And Reopening Plans
Last week, a protest against police brutality organized by Milwaukee’s Muslim community drew hundreds of marchers. We talk with members of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee about the protest and how the pandemic has changed their religious practices.
-
How Bots Pushed To Reopen The Economy
A study from Carnegie Mellon University found that almost half of the Twitter accounts pushing for the U.S. economy to reopen from the pandemic were fake. We talk with the researcher to find out what messages these bots are pushing and who might be orchestrating them.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Steven Potter Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sumaya Abdi Guest
- Othman Atta Guest
- Kathleen Carley Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
