Kyla Turner: How Social Media Bots Are Destroying Political Reality | DSH #1634

Political commentator Kyla Turner (Not So Erudite) sits down for a wide-ranging, grounded, and surprisingly practical conversation about the big issues shaping America right now — peaceful protests, political polarization, AI, China, media literacy, wealth gaps, and the chaos of online misinformation. Kyla explains why peaceful demonstrations historically work, how social media bots exaggerate political divides, why the AI boom may be a bubble, and why the U.S.–China economic rivalry matters more than people realize. She also dives into cancel culture, economic volatility, insider-trading concerns, wealth inequality, Christian nationalism, free speech, and how online platforms are warping political reality for millions. This episode is thoughtful, balanced, and packed with insights from someone who debates these issues daily — without the screaming, without the tribalism, and without the spin. ⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🕊️ Why peaceful protests often succeed — historically & globally 📉 Why economists believe the AI boom may be a bubble 📱 How bots, algorithms & misinformation shape political beliefs 🇨🇳 Why China’s economic model is a real long-term challenge 💸 The truth about wage stagnation & wealth inequality 🏛️ Why free speech, media literacy & institutions matter 📊 How tariffs impact the economy & global trade ✝️ How Christian nationalism and politics intersect today 🔍 How conspiracy thinking spreads online 🤝 Why cross-political dialogue matters now more than ever CHAPTERS 00:00 – Kyla Turner Joins the Show 01:00 – Peaceful Protests & Democratic Principles 02:10 – UNLV Event & Campus Politics 03:00 – Economy Talk: AI Bubble, Crypto & Real Estate 04:15 – Insider Trading Concerns & Market Volatility 05:20 – Precious Metals, Inflation & Recession Fears 06:10 – No Kings Movement & Peaceful Demonstrations 07:25 – China’s Global Ambition & U.S. Competition 08:30 – Tariffs, Manufacturing & Economic Strategy 09:40 – Bots, Social Media & Political Radicalization 10:50 – Cancel Culture, Free Speech & Public Discourse 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Kyla Turner - https://www.instagram.com/notsoerudite_/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/ds 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 KEYWORDS Kyla Turner interview, Not So Erudite, political commentary 2025, peaceful protests history, No Kings movement, AI bubble explained, U.S. China economy, misinformation online, social media bots politics, wealth inequality America, wage stagnation, cancel culture debate, Christian nationalism explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .