#31: Is social media dead?

#31: Is social media dead?

April 1, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 9

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The episode discusses a landmark ruling against tech giants for their role in mental health issues related to social media.

Send us Fan Mail A landmark ruling in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with tech giants like Meta and Google found liable for contributing to the worsening mental health of a young woman who argued their platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive. In this episode of Stop The Press!, the boys unpack what this case really means. Is this the beginning of meaningful accountability for Big Tech, or a legal overreach that could fundamentally reshape the internet? Th...

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Hosts: Nick Copson, Bill Martin, Rob Chadwick

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Organizations: Meta, Google

Places: Los Angeles

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