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Apr 2024
1h 17m

Tick Tock for TikTok | YP Hour

Yannis Pappas
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Yanni delves into the forced sale of TikTok, the size of Charlie Kirk’s head, and the increase in depression among adolescents and those in their 20s. TikTok serves the algorithm of destruction to us, and it’s hard to see the strings. Tune in to hear Yanni shouting into the void. Our bonus episodes are highly rated and viewable here: https://www.patreon.com ... Show More
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