Is Children’s Television Quietly Frying Our Kids' Brains? | The Deep

Is Children’s Television Quietly Frying Our Kids' Brains? | The Deep

July 16, 2026 · 19 min

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This episode explores the impact of children's television on brain development and attention spans.

Elmo didn't always act like... well, Elmo. So what happened? From Sesame Street to Cocomelon, the fight for children's attention transformed kids' TV into a high-speed sensory experience. In this episode of The Deep, Erika dives into surprising research that may change how you think about screen time forever. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep

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Books & works: Sesame Street, Cocomelon

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