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5. Fandom Frenzies: Who’s afraid of little old us?

Marianna in Conspiracyland Why Do You Hate Me? USA

How are the Swifties impacting the vote?

In Why Do You Hate Me? USA, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring is investigating how what’s happening online can shape the 2024 presidential election.

In this episode, Marianna goes deep inside the world of a particular kind of social media tribe: the fandom. These groups revolve around the love for celebrities from pop stars like Taylor Swift to billionaire Elon Musk. And now political activists are operating a bit like fandoms to boost the chances of their favourite candidate. So could the social media tactics used by mega fans change the minds of voters in the upcoming election?
And can the dedication fandoms inspire exist without trolling and hate?

Host: Marianna Spring
Producers Daniel Wittenberg & Emma Close
Story Editor: Matt Willis
Editor: Sam Bonham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Sound Designer: Tony Churnside
Production Co-ordiantor: Katie Morrison

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29 minutes

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Tue 22 Oct 2024 23:00
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