Big Small Talk Miley Cyrus Engaged, Social Media Ban & Netflix Merger
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Dec 9, 2025 Miley Cyrus's recent engagement to Max Morando sparks a deep dive into her family drama and musical collaborations. A new social media ban for under-16s is set to shake up the digital landscape, prompting debates about privacy and responsibility. Meanwhile, Netflix's massive acquisition of Warner Bros raises industry eyebrows, with Paramount's response adding fuel to the fire. Sydney Sweeney navigates the fallout from her ad controversy, and Sabrina Carpenter calls out the White House for using her song in a controversial context. Plus, listener gossip about Alix Earle!
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Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Ban
- Australia will require major platforms to take reasonable steps to block under-16s, backed by fines up to $50 million.
- Implementation raises privacy, enforcement and equity concerns for marginalized youth who rely on social media for community.
Push Safer Defaults Instead Of Only Bans
- Consider alternatives like a digital duty of care and opt‑in algorithm defaults to reduce harm without full bans.
- Support campaigns such as Teach Us Consent's #FixOurFeeds to push safer default feeds for young users.
Miley Cyrus's Quiet Engagement Timeline
- Sarah and Hannah trace Miley Cyrus's relationship timeline from a blind date to the engagement announcement.
- They note Max Morando's low‑key profile, musical collaborations and a reportedly expensive engagement ring.