Following the popularity of the new Oppenheimer movie, we learn more about the history of nuclear weapons. Then, we talk to a journalism professor about new research into how social media algorithms distributed fake news during the 2020 election.
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New Oppenheimer film sheds a light on nuclear history
The new Oppenheimer film has been a box-office success and brought renewed attention to the history of the atomic bomb. A nuclear historian weighs in on how the movie can be an on-ramp to important conversations about the past, present, and future of nuclear weapons.
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Understanding Facebook's impact on politics
A series of Meta-supported are finding Facebook’s algorithms alone weren’t responsible for harmful polarization in the 2020 presidential election cycle. But an independent audit found Meta maintained strong control over what data to provide researchers for study. We talk with the UW-Madison-based auditor about research into the power of social media algorithms and what makes an independent study.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Alex Wellerstein Guest
- Mike Wagner Guest
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