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Reddit's Rise, Syrian Rebel Media, Interviewing Anna Wintour

Why Reddit is one of the fastest growing social networks in the world, media tactics in Syria’s conflict explained, and what is it like to interview Anna Wintour, Vogue’s legendary editor?

Reddit bills itself as the β€œhome to endless conversation and authentic human connection”, and it’s now one of the fastest growing social networks in the world. For the first time in its 20 years history, the site has turned a profit. Journalist James Ball discusses its financial milestones, while Robert H. Peck, associate professor at the University of Iowa, explains its moderation approach and the challenges of maintaining community standards on a rapidly growing platform.

Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has launched a major offensive supported by a sophisticated media campaign. Dr Charlie Winter, associate fellow, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, examines the use of digital content such as videos, memes, and music, alongside comparisons to other militant groups and counter-efforts by Assad’s regime.

Anna Wintour is the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine. To coincide with the opening of an immersive exhibition in London entitled β€œVogue: inventing the runway”, she granted the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ a rare interview. Katie reflects on the experience of sitting down with the journalist who famously provided inspiration for The Devil Wears Prada.

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Presenter Katie Razzall
Presenter Ros Atkins
Producer Simon Richardson
Assistant Producer Lucy Wai

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