Drass: What gave you comfort? Was it friends, certain literary works or a confidential conversation with a teacher? "I didn't have any of those things. So one of the things I always celebrate every pride is the fact that I'm here" He says social media used to be supportive; now he worries about young people questioning their identity and worth when they go on there. Drass: The fact that we hold eighth graders to a higher standard of decorum than our representatives boggles my mind.
The EU deals Meta a record-breaking fine, Jeffrey Epstein reportedly attempted to blackmail Bill Gates, and the debt ceiling is looming closer. Also, Disney is cancelling plans to build a complex in Florida. Kara and Scott discuss ChatGPT and Apple’s AI efforts. Friend of Pivot Chasten Buttigieg joins to discuss coming of age as a young gay man in the Midwest, and the continuing challenges to LGBTQ life in America.
You can find @Chasten on Twitter, and “I Have Something to Tell You: For Young Adults” here.
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