Tom Cheshire
Sky News data and forensics correspondent who provides analysis on online dynamics, social media influence and the coordination behind the flag-raising events.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 18min
Doom scrolling: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
In this discussion, Tom Cheshire, a Data and Forensics correspondent, and Kaitlin Tosh, a Digital Investigations journalist, dive into how X's algorithm may be fostering a right-wing shift among users. They explore the implications of their investigation, highlighting that 62% of content served leans right, often featuring extreme language. The duo explains their innovative testing methods using AI on tweets and raises questions about algorithmic transparency, free speech, and the societal impacts of such biases in information dissemination.
Dec 23, 2025 • 22min
2025 Moments: Flags - pride or prejudice?
Join Sunder Katwala, director of the British Future think tank and author, alongside Tom Cheshire, Sky News data correspondent, as they delve into the rising prominence of flags in public spaces. They explore how flags mean vastly different things to different communities, from symbols of pride to potential aggression. The duo discusses the interplay between flag-waving and deeper issues like immigration politics, while encouraging political leaders to embrace inclusive patriotism. Insightful and thought-provoking, this conversation uncovers the complexities of national identity in a divisive climate.
