Episode Details

An attack in Belfast triggers protests across Europe within 48 hours. But is this a coordinated far-right movement, or a media effect driven by algorithmic amplification? This episode dissects how platforms supercharge outrage, the "evidence base illusion" created by curated crime reporting, and why the speed of the narrative is the real story. We explore how a single violent incident becomes a viral meme, a political talking point, and a rally banner—all before the facts are known.