Private Facebook Groups Are The Only Thing Keeping Some On Facebook, Week In Washington

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Digital communities have evolved with technology, from chat rooms to blogs, and now private Facebook groups are in the mix. We talk with a reporter who says these niche spaces seem to be the only place on Facebook largely free of toxicity. We also take a look at this week’s top national news.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Anne Helen Petersen Guest
  • Erin Burkett Guest
  • Daniel Newhauser Guest
  • Scott Wong Guest

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