Study Finds Right-Leaning Comedy Podcasts Can Lead to Online Radicalization Through TikTok
They start with laughs and locker room talk, but some of today’s most popular comedy podcasts may be leading listeners somewhere darker. A new study from Media Matters suggests that right-leaning shows with huge online followings—like those hosted by Joe Rogan or Logan Paul—can act as digital gateways to conspiracy theories, toxic masculinity, and fringe ideologies. Thanks to TikTok’s hyper-personalized algorithm, just a few interactions with this content can quickly flood your feed with misinformation and radicalized messaging. Eve Upton-Clark with Fast Company has the full story.
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