The Filtered Podcast

In this episode of TheFilteredPodcast, I look at how social media algorithms influence political polarization, especially in online spaces like YouTube, Twitch, and Discord. Drawing on academic research and a student perspective, I explore how even non-political content can lead users into ideological echo chambers. With humor, gaming references, and relatable examples, I explain how algorithmic curation boosts emotionally charged content to keep people engaged, often without them realizing it. The episode ends with a practical “algorithm cleanse” that helps listeners take back control of their feeds.