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Long Shadow

Long Lead & PRX
Social Media
Misinformation
Covid-19
Donald Trump
Internet
Conspiracy Theories
Elon Musk
Anti-Vaccine Movement
Russian Interference
Y2K
World Wide Web
Cyberbullying
Facebook
Social Media Algorithms
Hillary Clinton
Internet Research Agency
Disinformation
January 6 Capitol Riot
Red Pill
Manosphere

Through a series of riveting, complex narratives, LONG SHADOW makes sense of what people know — and what they thought they knew — about the most pivotal moments in U.S. history, including Waco, Columbine, Y2K, 9/11, COVID-19, January 6, and beyond.

Hosted by Pulitzer-finalist historian, author, and journalist Garrett Graff, this Peabody-nominated podcast has been called “rigorous, authoritative,... more

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Long Shadow listeners: Today we’re sharing a great episode of the Question Everything podcast in our feed because it's the perfect crossover between "In Guns We Trust" and "Breaking the Internet."

Propagandist? Truth teller? Influencer? Question Eve... more

Long Shadow listeners: Today we’re sharing a great episode of the Panic World podcast in our feed because we think you’ll like it.

Panic World is a weekly chat show that explores how the internet warps our minds, our culture, and eventually reality ... more

A toxic army of trolls goes after women in the gaming industry, giving birth to an online movement of disaffected men. This "manosphere" contributes to the resurgence of Donald Trump and a constitutional crisis that holds American democracy in the ba... more

After the twin disasters of the massacre in Myanmar and the 2016 election, social media undergoes a reckoning in the halls of Congress… until a novel virus uncorks a global pandemic and a contagion of hoaxes, conspiracies, and lies online.

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Garrett Graff
Historian and author, host of Long Shadow podcast
Long Shadow
Episode: Panic World: Russiagate (Bonus)
Zoe Quinn
Independent game developer and community organizer, known for her game Depression Quest.
Episode: The Red Pill
Donna Zuckerberg
Academic studying the classics, and sister of Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Episode: The Red Pill
Frances Haugen
Former employee of Facebook, who exposed the company's harmful practices regarding social media content moderation.
Episode: The Red Pill
Brian Campbell
Teen who shares his experiences of being influenced by manosphere content during the pandemic.
Episode: The Red Pill
David Wolman
Journalist who covered the April 6th Youth Movement in Egypt.
Episode: The Facebook Revolution
Ahmed Mayer
Leader of the April 6th Youth Movement.
Episode: The Facebook Revolution
Wal Ghonim
Google executive and activist recognized for his role in the Egyptian revolution.
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Episode: The Facebook Revolution
Shira Frankel
Reporter who covered the Egyptian revolution.
The Times of London
Episode: The Facebook Revolution

Host

Garrett Graff
Historian, author, journalist; host of Long Shadow; focuses on political history and media influence.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Puts so much in context

    Well researched and thoughtfully draws through lines through so many pivotal points from the birth of the internet and the present day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Littleworldcunningly
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing!

    An absolutely riveting podcast, thoroughly researched with surprising and engaging insights about the right that really make you understand where it all came from. One of my favorite podcasts ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MargauxMara
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • What happened?

    Formerly interesting and reasonably objective - the Facebook algorithm episode is laughably left favoring and embarrassingly lite on content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DJDane
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent Wrap-Up of the Horrors of Social Media

    While I’ve known 90% of this info, this series is a great wrap-up on the horrors of social media. Momma says Facebook is the Devil…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kozmo 702
    United States3 months ago
  • Superb and compelling podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Icebearded
    4 months ago

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Must-listen for understanding online misinformation and its roots.
Rigorous, authoritative historical storytelling with actionable insights.
High-quality journalism that connects past and present in a meaningful way.
Extremely well-produced episodes that illuminate complex tech-human dynamics.

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#240
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#182
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Panic World: Russiagate (Bonus)
Q: Could it happen again?
Well, the story since 2016 has been that we don't need Vladimir Putin to do this to American media, to the American internet, to American politics, because we have now learned how to do this to ourselves.
Panic World: Russiagate (Bonus)
Q: How important was Russian interference in the 2016 election from where you're sitting now in 2025?
It's a question that I don't think we're ever going to fully know the answer to.

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Long Shadow offers in-depth, narrative-driven explorations of pivotal moments in U.S. history, with a strong focus on how technology, media, and politics intersect. Recent seasons trace the internet's evolution, the rise of misinformation, cyber conflicts, and the social consequences of online culture, always anchored by rigorous research and expert storytelling. The show is notable for its award-winning journalism, prominent historians and reporters as hosts, and episodes that connect historical events to today's digital landscape, making complex topics accessible for listeners who want context for current debates about democracy, media, and technology.

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Long Shadow launched 5 years ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Garrett Graff
2. Zoe Quinn
3. Donna Zuckerberg
4. Frances Haugen
5. Brian Campbell
6. David Wolman
7. Ahmed Mayer
8. Wal Ghonim

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