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Friday, November 7 2014

  • Midterm Myths, Emotional Algorithms, and More November 7, 2014

    An unpacking of the post-midterm election myths, whether algorithms can intuit emotions, and 25 years after the Berlin Wall.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Once Upon An Election November 7, 2014

      In the aftermath of midterms, election results swiftly&nbsp;fractured into election narratives.&nbsp;

    • Public Radio Host Matt Miller Loses An Election November 7, 2014

      Bob talks with public radio host Matt Miller about his unsuccessful (but enlightening) run for the House seat in California's 33rd District.&nbsp;

    • An App to Stop Suicide November 7, 2014

      An app&nbsp;that alerts you to potentially suicidal tweets from the people you follow on Twitter raises ethical and even legal questions.&nbsp;

    • Algorithms Understand November 7, 2014

      Can the algorithms built into social media really understand your emotional well-being?&nbsp;Munmun De Choudhury&nbsp;says yes, and explains how&nbsp;it works.&nbsp;

    • Redefining Muslim Messaging November 7, 2014

      WNYC's Arun Venugopal explores the social media strategies of western Muslims in the age of ISIS.

    • Our Anniversaries, Ourselves: 25 Years after the Berlin Wall November 7, 2014

      How the changing&nbsp;media coverage&nbsp;of the fall of the Berlin Wall over the past 25 years reflects our changing self image as Americans.