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The Will To Act

The Will To Act

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On this episode of "This American Divide," host Armon Owlia interviews Sharon McMahon on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. McMahon clarifies how it protects social media companies from liability for content on their platforms and why it was important in 1996. Owlia references co-author Ron Wyden and whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony to highlight the current power of social media companies.

Episode Editor: Shereen Marisol Meraji

Soundtrack Listing For This Episode:
“TAD Recap” by Armon Owlia
"''DRILL'' BEAT 2021” by musicandprod 
“Busy Vibes” by Doug Maxwell
“Just As Soon” by Kevin MacLeod
“Soul and Mind” by E's Jammy Jams
“Whisky on the Rocks” by The Flax
“Suspense Scary Music” by Oak Studios
“Bass Vibes” by Kevin MacLeod
“Bleak Horizon” by Darren Curtis

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