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Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring is in the USA to investigate extraordinary cases of online hate unfolding State-side.

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Why Do You Hate Me? USA
Introducing... Why Do You Hate Me? USA
Marianna Spring investigates the online phenomena that could influence the election.
14 Sep 2024,3 mins
Why Do You Hate Me? USA
1. Wild Thoughts: 'I hate Trump, she likes him – we both think he staged assassination attempts'
How do two people with different politics end up believing similar conspiracy theories?
23 Sep 2024,28 mins,
Why Do You Hate Me? USA
2. Counting The Threats: 'I just work in IT – why am I getting threats from election deniers?'
Inside the election centre where workers face threats and abuse ahead of the 2024 vote.
30 Sep 2024,28 mins,
Why Do You Hate Me? USA
3. The Fable of the Pikesville Clip: ‘I’ve been burnt by the fire once, so I’ll think twice before posting’
A clip that divided and convinced a community – and what it could mean for the election.
07 Oct 2024,28 mins,
Why Do You Hate Me? USA
4. Doxxed and Blocked: ‘We’re distressed about war in the Middle East and now trolls are after us.'
The social media tactic harming and further polarising people.
14 Oct 2024,28 mins,
Why Do You Hate Me? USA
5. Fandom Frenzies: Who’s afraid of little old us?
How are the Swifties impacting the vote?
21 Oct 2024,28 mins