In-depth reporting on the world of social media
World Service,·467 episodes
How do you know when someone’s selling you something on social media?
31 Aug 2018,·23 mins
Why are people spending real money to buy land that only exists in virtual reality?
24 Aug 2018,·23 mins
The online conspiracy theory that is firing up supporters of President Trump
17 Aug 2018,·23 mins
An update on the people behind a paranoid conspiracy theory
10 Aug 2018,·23 mins
JD and Arabella Daho have huge followings online – but how has that affected their lives?
03 Aug 2018,·23 mins
We continue to look at the global effect of #MeToo
27 Jul 2018,·23 mins
It has changed the conversation about sexual assault - but what’s ahead for #MeToo?
20 Jul 2018,·23 mins
As the full-time whistle blows, a recap of the big social media trends of the World Cup.
13 Jul 2018,·23 mins
The world of funny viral images and videos is being hacked by fringe groups.
06 Jul 2018,·23 mins
Five Swedish pensioners test their aim at a professional eSports tournament.
29 Jun 2018,·23 mins
One short message led to a Twitter ban – and highlighted a much bigger online battle
22 Jun 2018,·23 mins
One man who’s made hundreds of thousands of edits has riled up anti-war activists.
15 Jun 2018,·23 mins
Anna Scanlon found a home on vegan YouTube. But suddenly it all changed.
08 Jun 2018,·23 mins
The online dirty tricks and social media bots rupturing relations in the Middle East.
01 Jun 2018,·23 mins
Who is spreading fake news in advance of elections in Mexico?
25 May 2018,·23 mins
Are foreign advertisers interfering with the abortion vote in Ireland?
18 May 2018,·23 mins
Who are the men identifying as “incel”, or “involuntarily celibate”?
11 May 2018,·23 mins
An exclusive investigation into star YouTubers who are promoting academic cheating online
04 May 2018,·23 mins
Inside one attempt to pop political filter bubbles in America
27 Apr 2018,·23 mins
Influential Twitter accounts are pushing conspiracy theories about Syria.
20 Apr 2018,·23 mins
Comedians in Germany have been caught up in the country’s strict online hate speech laws.
13 Apr 2018,·23 mins
YouTubers are uploading footage from one of the world’s most secretive states.
06 Apr 2018,·23 mins
A viral tweet reveals surprising facts about your personal information on social media
30 Mar 2018,·23 mins
A special report from inside the student pro-gun control march in Washington.
23 Mar 2018,·26 mins
YouTube admits it’s having trouble dealing with neo-Nazi hate music on its platform.
16 Mar 2018,·23 mins
How were fake social media characters used during Brazil’s 2010 election?
09 Mar 2018,·23 mins
Companies in Saudi Arabia are offering to artificially boost hashtags.
02 Mar 2018,·23 mins
How US students are changing the debate over gun control
23 Feb 2018,·23 mins
Patrik Hermansson spent a year undercover with extremist groups. He tells us his story
16 Feb 2018,·23 mins
Why has there been a rise in disturbing internet pranks that simulate real life attacks?
09 Feb 2018,·23 mins
