Lab Talk: Political Violence in the Digital Age

What Online Platforms Can Do to Mitigate Escalating Risks. Recorded on Wednesday, October 14th from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Yaël Eisenstat and Tech Policy Press CEO Justin Hendrix discuss the findings from a recent working group they convened, which consisted of former tech employees, policymakers, researchers, and academics. Bringing together their diverse expertise, the group considered what platforms could and should do to reduce the risks of political violence, particularly in the run-up to the 2026 midterm election. The talk is moderated by CRC Co-Director Laura Edelson.