Americanswers! How algorithms shape us online, Russian interference in 2024, and should the US legalise fentanyl?

Published: March 25, 2024, 7:54 p.m.

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Americast is now publishing two episodes a week!

We\\u2019re joined once again by special guest hosts Miles Taylor, Trump staffer turned whistleblower, and Katie Hill, former Democratic Congresswoman.

They sit down with Sarah and Marianna to go through some of the most commonly asked questions we get on Americast.

This episode contains a reference to drug overdose which some listeners may find upsetting.

HOSTS: \\n\\u2022 Sarah Smith, North America editor\\n\\u2022 Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent

GUESTS: \\n\\u2022 Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security\\n\\u2022 Katie Hill, former Democratic congresswoman

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo, Claire Betzer and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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