Long Shadow

This episode of Long Shadow examines how the post-9/11 creation of the Department of Homeland Security led to a massive, poorly vetted Border Patrol force plagued by corruption and excessive force.

Host Garrett Graff marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by examining how the post-attack security response created a lasting legacy of fear and expanded government power.

This episode traces the evolution of the online "manosphere," from its toxic origins in Gamergate to its role in Donald Trump’s 2016 rise to Elon Musk’s radicalization and acquisition of Twitter.

This episode examines how social media algorithms amplified misinformation during the pandemic, fueling anti-lockdown protests and election denialism.

This episode details the 2014 North Korean cyberattack on Sony Pictures and the subsequent Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

This episode explores how social media algorithms prioritize engagement, often amplifying outrage and misinformation.

This episode explores how Egyptian activists Ahmed Maher and Wael Ghonim used Facebook to organize the 2011 revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak.