Checks and Balance: Face palm - a podcast by The Economist

Republicans and Democrats don't agree on much, butin Facebookthey’ve found a common enemy. When whistleblower Frances Haugen told a congressional hearing the company knew its products damaged the mental health of its young users, senators rushed to proclaim they would get something done. How harmful is Facebook? Andwill politicians take action?

The Economist’s Hal Hodson tells us we need more evidence to understand social media’s impact on wellbeing. We go back to when video games caused panic on Capitol Hill. AndThe Economist’s Alexandra Suich Bass explains why this scandal is politically potent. 

John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Jon Fasman.

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