Has too much screen time and helicopter parenting contributed to an increasingly helpless and depressed new generation of students? Greg Lukianoff, co-author of "The Coddling of the American Mind," mansplains the problem to Danielle & Christina.
Jan 2022
Last Call for The Femsplainers: It's Our Final Episode!
After nearly four years and more than 150 podcasts, we've decided to shut down the bar. Original c-splainer Christina Hoff Sommers joins Danielle for reminiscences of favorite episodes and guests, how their views and politics have evolved, and what they'll do next. Cheers, everyo ... Show More
1h 22m
Jan 2022
How to Transform Your Sex Life
The Femsplainers are on holiday so we are re-posting some of our favorite episodes: Whether you are 18 or 85, there's no reason you shouldn't be having great sex, says Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, director of the largest sexual health center in the country. She dispels many myths about ... Show More
1h 27m
May 2025
Downstream: Big Tech Is Making Our Children Depressed and Anxious. Here’s How w/ Jonathan Haidt
As smart phone use has soared, Generation Z’s mental health has plummeted. But just how bad is this crisis, and who should we hold responsible? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt sets out his comprehensive diagnosis of the problems caused by the mass in ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2024
Why the Kids Aren't Alright
American kids are the freest, most privileged kids in all of history. They are also the saddest, most anxious, depressed, and medicated generation on record. Nearly a third of teen girls say they have seriously considered suicide. For boys, that number is an alarming 14 percent. ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 2021
#20: Parent to Parent, This Sucks!
Today, I sat with Georgina Fuller, writer for The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Grazia UK, for a candid discussion on the challenges of raising kids nowadays. From social media, helicopter parenting, COVID-19 and dealing with comparison to other mothers, we hash out everything abo ... Show More
36m 55s
Apr 2019
Should You Worry About Screen Time and Your Kids?
Susan Linn, author, psychologist, and award-winning ventriloquist, sits down with Dr. Oz to discuss the effects of media on your child’s brain. From screen time to marketing, Linn breaks down everything you need to know about raising children in a multi-screen culture - and how t ... Show More
42m 11s