Is Social Media Driving America Further Apart? Right vs Left

Is social media changing politics or completely reshaping the way we think about it?On this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman is joined by Reece Peck to explore the growing influence of social media on American politics and the very different ways the political right and left use online platforms to reach, persuade and mobilise audiences.From TikTok, X, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook to podcasts, influencers and independent creators, traditional political communication has been transformed. But has one side adapted to this new media landscape better than the other?Charles and Reece discuss how right-wing and left-wing political movements operate online, the role algorithms play in determining what millions of people see, and whether social media is informing voters or pushing them further into ideological bubbles.They also explore the decline of traditional media's influence, the rise of political influencers and personalities, and what all of this could mean for future elections and the next generation of American voters.In this episode:• How social media has transformed American politics• The differences between right-wing and left-wing content online• Why certain political messages perform better on social platforms• The power of algorithms and echo chambers• TikTok, X, Instagram and YouTube as political battlegrounds• The rise of political influencers and independent media• Whether social media is increasing political polarisation• How younger generations consume political news• The declining influence of traditional television and newspapers• Whether social media can actually change how people vote• What political campaigning could look like in the future• Who is better positioned to dominate the next era of digital politicsAs social media becomes an increasingly important source of news, commentary and political debate, understanding who controls the conversation and how that conversation influences voters could be crucial to understanding the future of American politics.Subscribe to SOS America for more conversations examining US politics, media, culture and the issues shaping America.#SocialMedia #Politics #USPolitics #rightvsleftSupport the show