Topic: Hashtag Activism

2 chapters across the catalog

28 Pages
Episode 635 1:36:21 - 1:40:13

635: 28 Pages

Ronan Farrow and the "I Am Jada" Social Media Campaign

MSNBC's Ronan Farrow promotes the #IAmJada hashtag to support a victim of cyberbullying and sexual assault. The hosts criticize this form of "slacktivism," comparing it to previous viral campaigns that they claim fail to produce substantive real-world change.

Jihadi Disneyland
Episode 616 1:36:06 - 1:42:20

616: Jihadi Disneyland

Celebrity Activism and Goodluck Jonathan's Public Image

The involvement of celebrities like Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian in Nigerian events is contrasted with the current #BringBackOurGirls hashtag activism. President Goodluck Jonathan is criticized for his perceived corruption and ineffective leadership. The "hashtag activism" trend is viewed as a way for the public to feel involved without effecting actual change.