How Modern Technology Impacts Our Democracy
Hasan Piker from The Young Turks discusses technology and democracy in the age of Trump.
In a new episode “Live at Truthdig,” Hasan Piker from The Young Turks joins publishing coordinator Sarah Wesley and assistant editor Emma Niles to discuss the future of journalism and how new technology is impacting our democracy. Watch the full conversation in the video above.
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