The Signal Podcast: Nov 15/24 The impact of technology

This week on The Signal Podcast, our reporters take a deep dive into the realm of technology, and how it impacts our lives.

Olivia Piercey looks at the youth gender gap of the American election; most young men voted for Trump, while most young women voted for Harris. In her story, she answers two questions: what about right wing politics appeals to young men in particular? And, what does social media have to do with it?

Still on the impact of social media, Antonia Zwissler looks at how social media and its algorithms are further polarizing the electorate here in Canada.

Although there can be consequences to social media, there are benefits, especially for small businesses, as our reporter Elena Neufeld finds.

Still, sometimes it’s good to take a break from our screens, and step away from doom scrolling on social media. Connor Parent looks at how summer camps enforce screen-free policies, offering kids a place to step back from technology.

While some are fighting for screen-free policies, others struggle to afford getting online. Gabrielle McLeod explores how ere in Nova Scotia, a local non-profit is making sure everyone gets online.

When we talk about technology, people think of social media, or the internet, but technology also refers to tools to help us tackle problems in the world. Ella Karan discovers a multi-year study on a technology that might help fight climate change.

All of this and more on this deep dive with The Signal.