Social Media

A.I. has its own social network. Should we be concerned?

Feb 8 • Jason Steinhauer

Nostalgia on demand

#2026isthenew2016 was the first viral social media trend of the year. But its recipe for success is old news.

Feb 1 • Jason Steinhauer

Memes win elections

Zohran Mamdani, social media and the pursuit of political power

Jun 29, 2025 • Jason Steinhauer

The TikTok ban in historical perspective

America has a long history of debates over speech

Jan 19, 2025 • Jason Steinhauer

Holocaust denial on Instagram

The Meta Oversight Board has removed one offensive post, yet millions more remain.

Jan 28, 2024 • Jason Steinhauer

In Europe, disinformation is winning

A cautionary tale for the U.S.

Jul 9, 2023 • Jason Steinhauer

Making sense of Elon Musk

How the billionaire’s long-held views are shaping the future of Twitter

Dec 18, 2022 • Jason Steinhauer

A barista at Starbucks confesses to a TikTok addiction

Nov 20, 2022 • Jason Steinhauer

What TikTok is doing to history

A new report examines the role of history content on the world's dominant social app

Nov 13, 2022 • Jason Steinhauer

Ukraine, Russia & the maelstrom on social media

A deluge of information offers little clarity on the conflict.

Feb 27, 2022 • Jason Steinhauer

Don't share links on social media

In the fight against disinformation online, we have a powerful tool in our toolbox

Dec 12, 2021 • Jason Steinhauer

Teaching the Holocaust on social media

Thurs., January 28 * 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT on Clubhouse

Jan 28, 2021 • Jason Steinhauer

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