Attention Control

Attention Control is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the 2019 Canadian federal election and the growing impact of technology on democracy. The podcast is hosted by Kevin Newman, with regular segments from Taylor Owen.

The series features research from the Media Ecosystem Observatory on election monitoring and how digital platforms, tools and data are being used to shape Canadians’ voting intentions. From identifying fake news, to revealing who is targeting citizens with ads on social media, to protecting online privacy, this podcast is the “citizen’s guide” to understanding how technology is being used to influence voting.