Topic: Social Media Maps

2 chapters across the catalog

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 2:37:05 - 2:42:26

1795: Dead Feathered

Poop Map App, Modern Friendship Dynamics

A discussion on the "Poop Map" app illustrates a modern, albeit graphic, way friends stay connected by tracking each other's bowel movements. The hosts contrast this with NPR's advice on "humility" and "forgiveness" in friendships. They conclude that NPR's focus on maintaining friendships despite political differences is wishful thinking for a liberal audience that has "lost friends to Republicanism."

Shemita Cycle
Episode 756 46:10 - 49:16

756: Shemita Cycle

David Muir, ABC News Migration Route Report

ABC News anchor David Muir traveled to Hungary to report on the "why" behind the sudden mass exodus of refugees from camps in Turkey and Jordan. Families reported that they lost hope of the Syrian conflict ending and are now using Facebook and smartphones to share maps and tips for the journey. The report highlights the role of social media in coordinating the movement of hundreds of thousands of people.