Video: How to fix social media in America

In September, following the killing of Charlie Kirk, I wrote about the way social media has broken political dialogue in the US, and what we can actually do about it.

It's simpler than you might think.

The case for breaking social media in America

Social media is breaking us in America. You could argue it already has. But there is a solution.

The Living SouthBilly Ball

An ill-conceived communications law from the 90s has made it easy—and, more importantly, profitable—for social media companies to promote false or misleading information.

Recently, I appeared on Spectrum News 1's "Capitol Tonight" in North Carolina to talk about the problem. You can watch it below or over on Spectrum's site.

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