In-depth reporting on the world of social media
World Service,·467 episodes
A life coaching group has been accused of trolling former members.
06 May 2023,·20 mins,·
A viral anti-vax conspiracy theory is seized on by trolls to harass bereaved people
29 Apr 2023,·19 mins,·
Dangerous disinformation and trolling in Brazil have rocked the country's democracy.
22 Apr 2023,·20 mins
Meet the internet vigilantes standing up to climate-denying trolls on Twitter.
15 Apr 2023,·20 mins
Prominent Burmese women are being targeted with hate speech and abuse online.
08 Apr 2023,·21 mins,·
How is Elon Musk’s ownership transforming Twitter?
01 Apr 2023,·20 mins,·
We investigate the money-making schemes that spring up in the wake of conflict.
08 Jan 2023,·24 mins
What’s the best way to stop people making money from harmful conspiracy theories?
01 Jan 2023,·24 mins
Will Akon’s plans for a futuristic ‘crypto-city’ ever happen?
25 Dec 2022,·31 mins
Why have ‘med beds’ taken off online and who is selling them?
18 Dec 2022,·26 mins
SafeMoon promised investors a trip to the moon but instead cost some their life savings.
11 Dec 2022,·24 mins
People are being lured with false promises into direct selling - who will fight back?
04 Dec 2022,·24 mins
The collapse of a much-hyped business empire offers a warning to investors everywhere.
27 Nov 2022,·24 mins
The anatomy of a Wikipedia hoax about the inventor of the electrical toaster
20 Nov 2022,·26 mins
BBC Trending investigates misinformation about abortion since Roe v Wade was overturned.
18 Sep 2022,·26 mins
Meet the Kenyan influencers being offered cash for political messages.
10 Sep 2022,·24 mins
Will the YouTuber's viral environmental campaigns make any actual difference?
03 Sep 2022,·25 mins
How did a bizarre US-based conspiracy theory lead to street protests around Japan?
27 Aug 2022,·25 mins
The QAnon influencer whose “royal decrees” are causing real life harm to her followers.
20 Aug 2022,·24 mins
Why is QAnon attracting followers in Russia and why are many of them now falling silent?
13 Aug 2022,·24 mins
The unlikely impact of a US-based conspiracy theory thousands of miles away in Africa.
06 Aug 2022,·24 mins
A mysterious QAnon influencer has enlisted people to run for office across the US.
30 Jul 2022,·26 mins
A movement of young Hindu nationalists takes inspiration from the American alt-right.
28 May 2022,·20 mins
Why is climate doom going viral and who is fighting the tide?
21 May 2022,·19 mins
How will Brazil’s gaming community affect the upcoming presidential election?
14 May 2022,·21 mins
We hear from a troll from the Philippines - the "patient zero" of fake news.
07 May 2022,·18 mins
A Ugandan satirist mocked the president’s son on Twitter. He says he was then tortured
30 Apr 2022,·18 mins
Why have a handful of Ghanaian journalists and influencers recently been arrested?
23 Apr 2022,·18 mins
Burmese soldiers are leaving the armed forces in droves – aided by social media
16 Apr 2022,·22 mins
Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations.
09 Apr 2022,·18 mins
