Topic
Online deception
Discover key takeaways from 2 podcast episodes about this topic.

Social ExperimentationImmigrationPrejudice
Feb 24, 2026A Comedian Made a Fake ICE Tip Line. The Calls Were Terrifying (w/ Drew Harwell)
A comedian's fake ICE tip line, initially a prank, unexpectedly exposed a disturbing level of casual prejudice and the public's willingness to weaponize government agencies against neighbors.

Influencer cultureSocial media ethicsOnline deception
Feb 21, 2026TikToker Fakes His Dog’s Death Drama - H3 After Dark #15
Influencers push ethical boundaries for views, from faking a dog's kidnapping to a wife defiantly defending her child-exploiting husband, revealing the extreme lengths some go for online engagement and the public's complex reactions.