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Inside the Rage Machine: Social Media's Dark Influence Revealed

3/17/2026

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On March 16, 2026, BBC Two aired Inside the Rage Machine with former Facebook researcher Matt Motyl.
The program investigates how social media algorithms foster divisiveness and hate, citing whistleblower documents and TikTok's impact during the pandemic and the Southport riots.
Channel 4 aired Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, where contestants endure challenges for a £100,000 prize.
DTF St Louis aired on Sky Atlantic, a suburban satire.
Small Prophets aired on BBC Two, where Michael seeks answers from prophets.

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Story summary

On March 16, 2026, BBC Two aired Inside the Rage Machine with former Facebook researcher Matt Motyl.
The program investigates how social media algorithms foster divisiveness and hate, citing whistleblower documents and TikTok's impact during the pandemic and the Southport riots.
Channel 4 aired Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, where contestants endure challenges for a £100,000 prize.
DTF St Louis aired on Sky Atlantic, a suburban satire.
Small Prophets aired on BBC Two, where Michael seeks answers from prophets.