A digital media professor joins us to explore the role of social media in society and the potential for regulation. Then, we talk to the author of a new book about what causes war and how we can build toward more peace.
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New book looks at the reasons for war, how to create peace
We talk to an expert on global conflict studies about his new book looking at the five core reasons why war breaks out, and successful strategies for deescalating and making peace.
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Social media divisiveness and new moves toward regulation
The European Union is establishing new regulations on social media companies and how they monitor their content. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign journalism professor Nikki Usher joins us to look at the role social media plays in society and how regulation could work.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Christopher Blattman Guest
- Nikki Usher Guest
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