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Ronny Chieng dives into Trump’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Pam Bondi’s shell-shocked statements about a new Epstein investigation aimed at Democrats, U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s monumental screwup in the Comey case, Grok's ego-stroking of Elon Musk, and M ... Show More
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182. Social media is ruining my mental health
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Episode 5 - "Social" Media
<p>Is Instagram bad for your health? The girls discuss all things Social Media: the pros and cons, how it affects you, how to deal with unhealthy comparison, and what we think about bloggers/influencers. How much social media is TOO much social media?</p><p>See Privacy Policy at ... Show More
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How social media affects teens’ mental health, with Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Congress and state legislators are considering laws to restrict teen social media use, and school districts are suing social media companies for harming kids’ mental health. Are parents and policy makers right to be so concerned? Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks a ... Show More
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Social Media and our Brains with CNN’s Chasing Life
“Is social media bad for our brains?” asks Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN’s Chasing Life. Dr. Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent talks about social media and how, while it can be a place for community and entertainment, it can also be harmful for our mental health. He speaks to so ... Show More
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The Problem With Comparing Social Media to Big Tobacco
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