Topic: Facebook Bias

3 chapters across the catalog

Bivotal
Episode 1156 2:45:25 - 2:49:34

1156: Bivotal

Mazie Hirono, Google Defense

Senator Mazie Hirono defended Google and other tech giants against allegations of anti-conservative bias, calling the claims "baseless." She cited studies from The Economist and Media Matters to argue that right-leaning content actually outperforms left-leaning content. Hirono also claimed that algorithms designed to catch "white supremacist" content might inadvertently flag Republican politicians.

Burn the Man Bun
Episode 905 1:57:33 - 2:00:41

905: Burn the Man Bun

Left-Wing Intolerance, Social Media Political Discourse

The hosts discuss the perceived hypocrisy of the political left regarding tolerance and stereotyping. An anecdote from social media describes users making offensive jokes about transgender people while simultaneously claiming to be champions of social justice.

Foot Stomp
Episode 892 2:03:40 - 2:06:00

892: Foot Stomp

Chicago Torture Video and Media Double Standards

A disturbing video streamed on Facebook Live showed a group in Chicago torturing a young man with mental disabilities while forcing him to curse Donald Trump. The incident has been officially classified as a hate crime. The hosts criticize the mainstream media's perceived lack of outrage compared to other incidents, noting that the perpetrators' decision to broadcast the crime live reflects a sense of impunity or a desire for viral notoriety.