Today, we explore the perils of social media on kids and the way families are fighting back against big tech. First, how the experience of Candace Wuest and her daughter CeCe show the consequences of social media on kids. Then, journalist Kara Swisher takes us through the long view on big tech companies, and finally, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut talks us through his potential solution: the Kids Online Safety Act.
This is a companion podcast to the CNN Original “Wired for Trouble,” on The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper. It premieres on Sunday, June 11 at 8pm ET/PT.
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under “TV Channels,” or CNNgo where available on Sunday, June 11. “Wired for Trouble” will also be available On Demand beginning Monday, June 12 to pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN apps, and Cable Operator Platforms. Past episodes of The Whole Story are also available to stream now on Max.
Kara Swisher is the host of two podcasts: On with Kara Swisher and Pivot.
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