Weekly Roundup: March 26th
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Accountability on Capitol Hill: Social Media CEOs Testify
This chapter covers a crucial Capitol Hill hearing where CEOs from major social media platforms faced lawmakers' frustrations over misinformation and their companies' roles in events like the January 6th insurrection. It highlights the tension between parties regarding content moderation and the push for stricter regulations, as both Democrats and Republicans seek to protect public discourse, especially concerning children's online safety. The chapter also explores the challenges related to vaccine misinformation and the impact of sensationalist narratives in shaping public perception.
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