TikTok ‘meme armies’ are energizing the 2024 campaign

Aug. 12, 2024 Election 2024

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are hoping to mobilize youth support online through fan videos, candid clips, memes, and the language of TikTok.

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Credits

Guest:

Drew Harwell - tech reporter at the Washington Post - @drewharwell

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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