A political scientist talks with us about a new survey showing church membership in America at an historic low point. Then we discuss a leader from the Anti-Defamation League about how companies and individuals can reduce the amount of internet-based harassment taking place.
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Why Church Membership Continues To Fall In America
According to a new Gallup survey, U.S. church membership has fallen below 50 percent — the first time in the survey’s 80-year history. We look at what’s behind the downward trend.
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Online Harassment Remains Despite Social Media Self-Regulation
Every year since 2017 the Anti-Defamation League has asked people if they’ve experienced hate or harassment online. This year’s survey results show that online harassment remains consistent despite social media companies recent attempts to crack down. We discuss how racism and hate can look online. We also learn what governments and tech companies can do about the issue.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Ryan Burge Guest
- David Goldenberg Guest
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