{"podcast":{"title":"Top Comment","slug":"top-comment-6410349","podcast_index_feed_id":6410349,"rss_url":"https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/m001mssm.rss","website_url":"http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mssm","image_url":"http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/3000x3000/p0n20jj8.jpg","author":"BBC","episode_count":89,"summary":"The story behind your social media feed, from BBC correspondent Marianna Spring and investigative journalist Matt Shea. Top Comment investigates what's blowing up online. From global events that go viral across social media, to bizarre moments that spill into real life, Marianna and Matt unpack the trends, theories and digital chaos shaping our world. If you want to get in touch about something you saw when scrolling, our email address is topcomment@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. You can also hear Marianna's previous series for the BBC in this feed, including Marianna in Conspiracyland, Why Do You Hate Me?, Disaster Trolls, Death by Conspiracy? and War on Truth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T14:17:09.310471+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/top-comment-6410349"},"episode":{"title":"Belfast, Henry Nowak, and how Grok is supercharging misinfo","slug":"belfast-henry-nowak-and-how-grok-is-supercharging-misinfo","published_at":"2026-06-11T10:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/top-comment-6410349/belfast-henry-nowak-and-how-grok-is-supercharging-misinfo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/top-comment-6410349","url":"http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nrc5vf","audio_url":"http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nrc4t9.mp3","summary":"After a second night of rioting in Belfast, social media companies are being accused of playing a role in creating disorder. Technology secretary Liz Kendall has said an update to the Online Safety Act will be brought to parliament next week, putting greater pressure on platforms to remove content which seeks to incite violence. On this episode, we explain why X is receiving particular scrutiny, and how its integrated AI chatbot Grok has fuelled misinformation surrounding cases from the murder of Henry Nowak to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Also this week, with the UK government reportedly poised to announce significant restrictions for young people using social media, Matt and Marianna discuss how we got here. They examine some of the arguments for and against limits for under-16s, and ask whether a de facto ban could be reversible if companies address safety concerns. Plus, another platform monetising dares, and the return of fake BBC crypto ads. Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea. The series producer is Laurie Kalus. The social producer is Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Justine Lang. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you want to get in touch about something that's popped up on your feed, our email address is topcomment@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.","meta_description":"After a second night of rioting in Belfast, social media companies are being accused of playing a role in creating disorder. Technology secretary Liz Kend…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2129,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/top-comment-6410349/episodes/belfast-henry-nowak-and-how-grok-is-supercharging-misinfo/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/top-comment-6410349/belfast-henry-nowak-and-how-grok-is-supercharging-misinfo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}