Join Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz as he embarks on a wild experiment to see if eating poison oak can build tolerance. Hear about the outrageous consequences of foraging adventures and personal anecdotes that reveal the risks he took. Discover how this daring inquiry into allergens ties into the pursuit of scientific curiosity, blending humor and unexpected lessons. Jeff’s brave, if not reckless, journey sheds light on serious topics like digital security while maintaining a light-hearted approach to scientific exploration.

Exploring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in education, addressing barriers and strategies for implementation. UDL promotes collaboration, empathy, and diverse perspectives among students. Technology plays a key role in supporting UDL practices. Parents can advocate for their children by collaborating with educators. Teachers should approach UDL with a growth mindset, making small adjustments for a big impact.

Joe Biden is having a less than stellar September thanks to crises abroad and setbacks at home, the Wall Street Journal’s Jeff Horwitz talks to Tommy Vietor about his team’s scathing five-part series on Facebook, and early voting begins in the most important and most competitive off-year election, the Virginia gubernatorial between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Reporter Jeff Horwitz discusses his book 'Broken Code' and the inner workings of Facebook, including the company's prioritization of growth over potential harms. The topics covered include Facebook's control over user experience, measuring data and impact, the design of Facebook's algorithm, institutional dynamics within the company, and the impact of reporting on Facebook's lack of significant change.

Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal technology reporter, discusses Facebook's growth and challenges, including harmful secrets and manipulation tactics. The impact of metrics, employee incentives, and user content is highlighted. Disillusionment with the company, the negative impact of growth on Instagram, concerns about the 2024 Presidential Election, and debates on Facebook's responsibility and the need for regulation are also discussed.